A Spacecraft Movie With Baked-In Cool

No other movie quite matches this semi-autobiographical tale of growing up near NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston as much as Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise). Linklater used research including old television listings from that era for some shots. This movie boasts some impressive special effects, from black holes and wormholes to…

Apollo 11 Quarantine Movie Review

This short film showcases stunning, never-before-seen footage from NASA and the National Archives and follows Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins as they undergo a 21 day medical quarantine upon their return from space. This uplifting tribute recognizes their stoicism during an unprecedented global crisis period and leaves an inspiring message…

Spacecraft Movie Review

From the inception of cinema, filmmakers have dreamed of transporting audiences into space. Moviemakers use various techniques to take viewers on an unforgettable voyage beyond any possible boundaries of our universe. This riveting film emphasizes that reaching for the stars requires skill, bravery, and the “right stuff.” Sam Shepard and Ed Harris give outstanding performances…

Spacecraft Movie Review

Film that blends thriller and existentialist themes. Despite some flabby physics and technical gaffes, this remains a reader favorite. This Academy Award-nominated drama explores the contributions made by Black NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson as they helped overcome segregation and sexism as part of the Mercury program. What is the Space…

Apollo Missions to the Moon Movie Review

Miller uses a mix of broadcast TV footage, home movies and never-before-heard NASA audio recordings to examine all missions within the Apollo Space Program – winning him an Emmy award in 2011. By forgoing traditional talking heads or Voice-Of-God commentary he adds more context and makes each moment feel more than just about Aldrin, Armstrong…