The Ending They Couldn't Afford to Film | The Time Machine (1960)

Описание: Did you know that the lava that destroyed London in The Time Machine was actually oatmeal? In this video, Golden Flicker travels back to 1960 to reveal the incredible true story behind George Pal's sci-fi masterpiece. Discover how a film with a budget under $1 million and a rushed 29-day schedule created the visual language for Star Wars, Star Trek, and Industrial Light & Magic.

We uncover the casting secrets (including why Rod Taylor turned down James Bond), the miraculous restoration of the time machine prop found in a thrift shop, and the deep philosophical battle between H.G. Wells's pessimism and George Pal's optimism.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Impossible Task of Filming Time Travel
01:36 The Source Material: A Socialist Warning
03:36 Faces of the Future: Casting Rod Taylor & Yvette Mimieux
05:48 The Machine's Odyssey: Lost in a Thrift Shop
09:30 Oatmeal & Light Bulbs: The Practical Effects
12:02 Rewriting the Apocalypse: Book vs. Movie Changes
14:52 Easter Eggs: Woody Woodpecker & Parking Lots
17:01 Return of The Time Traveler
18:04 Legacy: Creating the Star Trek Crew
19:25 Conclusion: All the Time in the World


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