IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW (2022) (film review by Evelyn C. Leeper)
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Philip De Parto
Dec 12, 2025, 8:31:32 AM (12 days ago) Dec 12
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The following commentary is reprinted with permission from:
THE MT VOID
12/12/25 -- Vol. 44, No. 24, Whole Number 2410
12/12/25 -- Vol. 44, No. 24, Whole Number 2410
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IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW (2022) (film review by Evelyn C. Leeper):
IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW is a look at
the science fiction films of the 1980s--all the science fiction
films of the 1980s. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but not
much of one, and it is the reason that this documentary is over
five hours long. (And I watched it on Tubi, where the commercials
added another hour and fifteen minutes.
In addition to interviews about individual films with actors,
directors, writers, crew, reviewers, and other people connected to
the science fiction film scene, there are also thematic segments
which talk about special effects, music, and other specific
aspects of the films.
One unsettling aspect is how old some of the actors look now; if
they didn't label them on screen, you might never figure out who
they are. You expect this of those who were child actors forty
years ago, but for those people who were adults then, such as
Nancy Allen, or Dennis Quaid, or Craig Miller, it is a bit of a
shock. (After all, I haven't changed much since then, right?)
One nice feature is that when they show you a film clip other than
a specific film being discussed, they give you a small caption at
the bottom left that tells you what film it is, and they caption
the actors and others throughout the film. (Too many documentaries
tell you who the person is the first time they are on screen, and
then never again.)
Obviously, just as WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED is required
viewing for fans of folk horror films, IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW is
required viewing for fans of 1980s science fiction films. It is
available free on Tubi, but Tubi does add 25% to the viewing time
with its ads.
Released theatrically 10 March 2022; currently streaming on Tubi.
Film Credits:
<https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11341742/reference>
What others are saying:
<https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/in_search_of_tomorrow>
films of the 1980s. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but not
much of one, and it is the reason that this documentary is over
five hours long. (And I watched it on Tubi, where the commercials
added another hour and fifteen minutes.
In addition to interviews about individual films with actors,
directors, writers, crew, reviewers, and other people connected to
the science fiction film scene, there are also thematic segments
which talk about special effects, music, and other specific
aspects of the films.
One unsettling aspect is how old some of the actors look now; if
they didn't label them on screen, you might never figure out who
they are. You expect this of those who were child actors forty
years ago, but for those people who were adults then, such as
Nancy Allen, or Dennis Quaid, or Craig Miller, it is a bit of a
shock. (After all, I haven't changed much since then, right?)
One nice feature is that when they show you a film clip other than
a specific film being discussed, they give you a small caption at
the bottom left that tells you what film it is, and they caption
the actors and others throughout the film. (Too many documentaries
tell you who the person is the first time they are on screen, and
then never again.)
Obviously, just as WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED is required
viewing for fans of folk horror films, IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW is
required viewing for fans of 1980s science fiction films. It is
available free on Tubi, but Tubi does add 25% to the viewing time
with its ads.
Released theatrically 10 March 2022; currently streaming on Tubi.
Film Credits:
<https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11341742/reference>
What others are saying:
<https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/in_search_of_tomorrow>
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