Johnny Has the Keys

Ep. 07-34: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) REDUX

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THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)—A flying saucer lands in Washington, D.C., carrying Klaatu, a humanoid alien, and Gort, his powerful robot enforcer. Klaatu brings a dire warning: humanity must abandon its violent ways or face destruction. As the world reacts with fear and aggression, Klaatu moves among humans to understand them, forming a bond with a widow and her son. With time running out, he delivers his famous ultimatum—change or perish. A sci-fi classic with timeless relevance.

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Join us as we journey into the golden age of sci-fi with The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), a film that blends suspense, social commentary, and unforgettable performances. We’ll discuss its enduring legacy, from its intelligent screenplay to Bernard Herrmann’s eerie theremin score. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys encounters an enigmatic visitor from the stars—a messenger with a warning that still resonates today. Will humanity heed the call, or are we doomed to repeat history?

SHOW LINKS:

  • The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
  • Robert Wise
  • Farewell to the Master (1940) by Harry Bates 
  • Bernard Herrmann
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
  • Army of Darkness (1992)
  • Jesus Christ
  • The Song Remains the Same (1976)
  • Star Trek TOS (1966)
  • Forbidden Planet (1956)
  • Mars Attacks! (1996)
  • Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
  • Independence Day (1996)
  • Galaxy Quest (1999)
  • Lost in Space (1965)
  • Superman (1978)
  • Metropolis (1927)
  • Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke 
  • Arrival (2016)
  • Goodnight, Vienna by Ringo Starr
  • Danny Elfman

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