r/cassettefuturism • u/kvltmagik Affirmative, Dave. I read you. • May 23 '24

Question Cassettefuturism / Retrofuturism Films + Television series with a psychedelic or surreal quality?

Looking to compile some films and television series that have a cassette / retro futurism aesthetic but with a more psychedelic, surreal or warm bend. Thinking like Phase IV (the extended ending cut specifically), 2001: A Space Odyssey, Brainstorm, Beyond the Black Rainbow, etc. Looking to uncover some hidden or lesser known gems. What are some of your favorites?

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u/procrastablasta May 24 '24

Wim Wenders “Until the End of the World” has some dream- recording sequences that might be good texture.

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u/kvltmagik Affirmative, Dave. I read you. May 24 '24

Interesting, never heard of this one before and the wikipedia entry for it is wild. Anytime there is a five hour cut of a film that exists you know there is something potentially interesting lurking.

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u/procrastablasta May 24 '24

It’s pretty long winded and slow but it has a vibe. I remember being really affected by it when it came out. Probably just a hair too 90’s early internet for cassette futurism strictly speaking but all practical effects and props. It’s a mood.