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greetings my friend we are all
interested in the future for that is
where you and I are going to spend the
rest of all eyes from Hollywood to the
great unknown and vice versa
these people helped bring science
fiction to the big and small screens
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
iconic figures in sci-fi put aside logic
do what feels right for this list we are
highlighting the most influential
individuals of film and television in
science fiction while many authors have
offered significant contributions to the
genre they’re featured on their own list
so be sure to check out our video of the
top 10 iconic figures in sci-fi
literature – you need to get out
immediately
number 10 paul verhoeven you’re dreaming
a few years before directing skin flicks
like Basic Instinct it’s nice and
showgirls this dutch director inspired a
generation of sci-fi fanatics with
classics like Robocop
and Total Recall by utilizing collegiate
degrees in both mathematics and physics
Verhoeven explored the human element and
technologies impact on society with an
ability to produce inventive nude scenes
while maintaining steady action he
offers something for casual movie fans
but his films always boast a strong
intellectual element for curious fans of
the genre which is it a terrible thought
what if this is a dream
number nine RIT’s long
this German Austrian director innovated
sci-fi way back when and didn’t hold
back in 1927 Fritz long premiered the
feature-length epic metropolis the most
expensive film of its time with a
dystopian setting the iconic film opened
up the minds of viewers and proved that
an ambitious imagination could translate
to the big screen with no boundaries
by the end of the 20s long directed
woman in the moon a space travel film
that further challenged the minds of
moviegoers long inspired generations of
artists and the sci-fi genre owes plenty
to the master of darkness
number eight the Wachowski these sci-fi
siblings arrived on the scene in 1996
with bound but it was their 1999 film
the matrix that transformed the genre
forever with a visual flair that
influenced later films like Inception
the witch house Keys also write their
own screenplays and have an incredible
sense of cinematic cool the Wachowski
progressive style attracted the
millennial generation while building off
of their sci-fi predecessors
although recent productions left many
shaking their heads
the Wachowski creativity still keeps
fans anxious for more number seven David
Cronenberg his films are an open
invitation to have your mind blown now
in his fifth decade of directing films
David Cronenberg never ceases to amaze
with his body horror style and
psychological explorations of the human
mind while his 70s and 80s films earned
him a cult following
thanks to mind-bending and frightening
subject matter Cronenberg always returns
with a fresh outlook and innovative ways
to challenge a viewers perspective of
reality
one should not expect obvious answers to
emerge during one of his productions but
a grin will extend from ear to ear once
you realize that you’ve been Cronenberg
always doing a game
number six Stanley Kubrick in a time
when various genres of film were
blossoming all over the world this man
created arguably the most influential
film of all time with 2001 a Space
Odyssey I’m sorry Dave I don’t have
enough information by obsessing and
thoroughly researching his projects
Kubrick perfected the smallest details
to ensure a proper cinematic journey for
viewers
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he learned the craft of photography as a
young freelancer for Look magazine and
his increasing individuality and
creativity led to game-changing films
like a Clockwork Orange and The Shining
years works that stunned viewers but
demanded several viewings
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number five Ridley Scott shall we
continue can you say back-to-back this
enduring director freaked out the world
in 1979 with alien and followed it up a
few years later with one of the
definitive sci-fi films of all time I
need you Dex this is a bad the worst yet
I need the old Blade Runner with a mind
built for cinema Ridley Scott has proven
his versatility over the years however
it’s his sci fi productions that
effectively transport viewers to another
world to brighter new he pushes every
single button with a knack for drama
suspense and exquisite pacing and as
they say it’s all in the technique
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Ridley Scott is a master of piecing
together unforgettable imagery number
four James Cameron come with me if you
want to live hailing from north of the
American border this distinguished
director makes them big and makes him
good that’s not all although few
remember his 1981 feature debut piranha
– the spawning
we are all familiar with as films that
completely innovated the Jarah through
high budget technology and relatable
protagonists
Kameron beautifully highlights the human
element and surrounds his characters
with fully developed and unforgettable
environments which ultimately makes all
the difference get away from her you
bitch
his female characters kicked butt and
his technology destroys box offices
hasta la vista baby James Cameron is
simply money in the bank
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number three Steven Spielberg whether
it’s an early production of the American
new wave or a recent box-office smash
Steven Spielberg often focuses on the
regular Joe’s of the world who find
themselves in extraordinary
circumstances
his eye for unforgettable imagery
forever changed American cinema and his
productions often become pop-culture
experiences not to be missed
welcome to Jurassic Park a Spielberg
movie is truly an event and he always
introduces something new number two
George Lucas hello there perhaps you are
familiar with the Star Wars franchise
well this man is the mastermind behind
it all I’m captain of the Millennium
Falcon without George Lucas there would
be no Chewbacca no Darth Vader there
wouldn’t even be a willow up good for
crying out loud
it’s his imagination and knack for
adventure the draw viewers in and he
established a standard of excellence to
keep the genre moving forward I am ready
he’s also the subject of sci-fi shrines
across the galaxy which is pretty cool
I’ll do not there is no try
George Lucas is the quintessential Dream
Maker of cinema
[Applause]
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions when it is more
scarce business nons I shall prefer an
incident as Emily IRAs request mrs.
LaHaye McGill anymore and that beings
their us number one gene roddenberry mr.
Spock here a follow-up message sir
there are crash survivors on tellus
given his extraordinary life experiences
Gene Roddenberry had the background for
a creation that would change the way of
life for millions of future Trekkies
pike commander the space vehicle
enterprise from Estella group at the
other end of this galaxy despite the
initial cancellation of Star Trek the TV
series after three seasons a cult
following ensured more Roddenberry
creations which reached the masses
through endless media Scott you have
enough power for transporters it all
starts on the page and Roddenberry’s
literary talents paved the way for a
franchise known by all live long and
prosper he transcended sci-fi and with
the ultimate send-off into another world
Roddenberry’s ashes were taken to space
upon his death
how’s that for a sci-fi resume
prosper do you agree with our list
negative who is your favorite iconic
figure in sci-fi for more mind-blowing
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com future events
such as these will affect you in the
future
[Music]
greetings my friend we are all
interested in the future for that is
where you and I are going to spend the
rest of all eyes from Hollywood to the
great unknown and vice versa
these people helped bring science
fiction to the big and small screens
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
iconic figures in sci-fi put aside logic
do what feels right for this list we are
highlighting the most influential
individuals of film and television in
science fiction while many authors have
offered significant contributions to the
genre they’re featured on their own list
so be sure to check out our video of the
top 10 iconic figures in sci-fi
literature – you need to get out
immediately
number 10 paul verhoeven you’re dreaming
a few years before directing skin flicks
like Basic Instinct it’s nice and
showgirls this dutch director inspired a
generation of sci-fi fanatics with
classics like Robocop
and Total Recall by utilizing collegiate
degrees in both mathematics and physics
Verhoeven explored the human element and
technologies impact on society with an
ability to produce inventive nude scenes
while maintaining steady action he
offers something for casual movie fans
but his films always boast a strong
intellectual element for curious fans of
the genre which is it a terrible thought
what if this is a dream
number nine RIT’s long
this German Austrian director innovated
sci-fi way back when and didn’t hold
back in 1927 Fritz long premiered the
feature-length epic metropolis the most
expensive film of its time with a
dystopian setting the iconic film opened
up the minds of viewers and proved that
an ambitious imagination could translate
to the big screen with no boundaries
by the end of the 20s long directed
woman in the moon a space travel film
that further challenged the minds of
moviegoers long inspired generations of
artists and the sci-fi genre owes plenty
to the master of darkness
number eight the Wachowski these sci-fi
siblings arrived on the scene in 1996
with bound but it was their 1999 film
the matrix that transformed the genre
forever with a visual flair that
influenced later films like Inception
the witch house Keys also write their
own screenplays and have an incredible
sense of cinematic cool the Wachowski
progressive style attracted the
millennial generation while building off
of their sci-fi predecessors
although recent productions left many
shaking their heads
the Wachowski creativity still keeps
fans anxious for more number seven David
Cronenberg his films are an open
invitation to have your mind blown now
in his fifth decade of directing films
David Cronenberg never ceases to amaze
with his body horror style and
psychological explorations of the human
mind while his 70s and 80s films earned
him a cult following
thanks to mind-bending and frightening
subject matter Cronenberg always returns
with a fresh outlook and innovative ways
to challenge a viewers perspective of
reality
one should not expect obvious answers to
emerge during one of his productions but
a grin will extend from ear to ear once
you realize that you’ve been Cronenberg
always doing a game
number six Stanley Kubrick in a time
when various genres of film were
blossoming all over the world this man
created arguably the most influential
film of all time with 2001 a Space
Odyssey I’m sorry Dave I don’t have
enough information by obsessing and
thoroughly researching his projects
Kubrick perfected the smallest details
to ensure a proper cinematic journey for
viewers
[Music]
he learned the craft of photography as a
young freelancer for Look magazine and
his increasing individuality and
creativity led to game-changing films
like a Clockwork Orange and The Shining
years works that stunned viewers but
demanded several viewings
[Music]
number five Ridley Scott shall we
continue can you say back-to-back this
enduring director freaked out the world
in 1979 with alien and followed it up a
few years later with one of the
definitive sci-fi films of all time I
need you Dex this is a bad the worst yet
I need the old Blade Runner with a mind
built for cinema Ridley Scott has proven
his versatility over the years however
it’s his sci fi productions that
effectively transport viewers to another
world to brighter new he pushes every
single button with a knack for drama
suspense and exquisite pacing and as
they say it’s all in the technique
[Music]
Ridley Scott is a master of piecing
together unforgettable imagery number
four James Cameron come with me if you
want to live hailing from north of the
American border this distinguished
director makes them big and makes him
good that’s not all although few
remember his 1981 feature debut piranha
– the spawning
we are all familiar with as films that
completely innovated the Jarah through
high budget technology and relatable
protagonists
Kameron beautifully highlights the human
element and surrounds his characters
with fully developed and unforgettable
environments which ultimately makes all
the difference get away from her you
bitch
his female characters kicked butt and
his technology destroys box offices
hasta la vista baby James Cameron is
simply money in the bank
[Music]
number three Steven Spielberg whether
it’s an early production of the American
new wave or a recent box-office smash
Steven Spielberg often focuses on the
regular Joe’s of the world who find
themselves in extraordinary
circumstances
his eye for unforgettable imagery
forever changed American cinema and his
productions often become pop-culture
experiences not to be missed
welcome to Jurassic Park a Spielberg
movie is truly an event and he always
introduces something new number two
George Lucas hello there perhaps you are
familiar with the Star Wars franchise
well this man is the mastermind behind
it all I’m captain of the Millennium
Falcon without George Lucas there would
be no Chewbacca no Darth Vader there
wouldn’t even be a willow up good for
crying out loud
it’s his imagination and knack for
adventure the draw viewers in and he
established a standard of excellence to
keep the genre moving forward I am ready
he’s also the subject of sci-fi shrines
across the galaxy which is pretty cool
I’ll do not there is no try
George Lucas is the quintessential Dream
Maker of cinema
[Applause]
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions when it is more
scarce business nons I shall prefer an
incident as Emily IRAs request mrs.
LaHaye McGill anymore and that beings
their us number one gene roddenberry mr.
Spock here a follow-up message sir
there are crash survivors on tellus
given his extraordinary life experiences
Gene Roddenberry had the background for
a creation that would change the way of
life for millions of future Trekkies
pike commander the space vehicle
enterprise from Estella group at the
other end of this galaxy despite the
initial cancellation of Star Trek the TV
series after three seasons a cult
following ensured more Roddenberry
creations which reached the masses
through endless media Scott you have
enough power for transporters it all
starts on the page and Roddenberry’s
literary talents paved the way for a
franchise known by all live long and
prosper he transcended sci-fi and with
the ultimate send-off into another world
Roddenberry’s ashes were taken to space
upon his death
how’s that for a sci-fi resume
prosper do you agree with our list
negative who is your favorite iconic
figure in sci-fi for more mind-blowing
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com future events
such as these will affect you in the
future
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