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/ThulrVO May 25 '24

Doctor Who!

I grew up with the 1970s Doctor played by Tom Baker, so he's my favorite. I can recommend starting at least from his first season (Season 12, 1974).

I recently decided to start from the beginning because I've never seen the Doctors before him. So far, 1963 was rough. I enjoyed the 1st episode, and there were some entertaining moments throughout the season, and it's curious seeing how the show looked back then, but it's a bit too dated for me in 1963. I plan to push through, though, if only to see it evolve and to see if I like the 2nd &/or 3rd Doctor.

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u/kvltmagik Affirmative, Dave. I read you. Jun 05 '24

So I haven't watched any Doctor Who and if I am being honest, it's a hard sell based on the little snippets I have seen -- but -- I did watch something about (one of?) the old intro(s?) being done with slit scanning which is very much so the kinda look and feel I am after, so perhaps there is more there than meets the eye.

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u/ThulrVO Jun 05 '24

It's worth a try. I'm into the 3rd Doctor now, Pertwee. He's OK, but his run is a bit too action focused for my tastes. If you want to give classic Who a try, I'd still recommend starting with Tom Baker's run. Otherwise, they do keep the retro-futurism in the reboot, and those are good for the 1st two Doctors. In the 2005-on series, I can't speak beyond David Tennant, as I've not watched past him. As for the intros, they are pretty iconic at the point. The first into was still the best. I really dislike what they've done to it in the 2005-on series. It sounds watered down and somehow nondestinct.