War of the Worlds?
p.1 #1War of the Worlds?
It was 1953, the sci-fi movie, War of the Worlds, based on H.G. Wells 1898 novel, debuted in theaters. The original, starring Gene Barry was a big hit. Martians invade, humanity is helpless, and there is a resolution I won't reveal in case you want to look it up. The flick gets 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, so you may want to watch it.
I tell you all of this because an art installation at the University of Texas, "Gateway" reminds me of the movie. No, it is not identical to the machines of the Martian invasion, it is the way they loom.
Note: There have been several versions of War of the Worlds, forget the one with Tom Cruise and find the original.
Ground view
I tell you all of this because an art installation at the University of Texas, "Gateway" reminds me of the movie. No, it is not identical to the machines of the Martian invasion, it is the way they loom.
Note: There have been several versions of War of the Worlds, forget the one with Tom Cruise and find the original.
©Photo by Aboud Dweck, All Rights Reserved
©Photo by Aboud Dweck, All Rights Reserved
©Photo by Aboud Dweck, All Rights Reserved
Ground view
Mar 05, 2026 at 07:57 AM
p.1 #2War of the Worlds?
Very nice images Aboudd, I see the connection to the movie you are referring.
Note: I seen the 1953 version many times, it is one of my favorites. Seen it as a kid, seen it as an old guy-still holds up in my book.
Note: I seen the 1953 version many times, it is one of my favorites. Seen it as a kid, seen it as an old guy-still holds up in my book.
Mar 05, 2026 at 09:56 AM
p.1 #3War of the Worlds?
YES on the 1953 movie Aboud! I still remember the $1 all Saturday movies and it included a hot dog!
The "aliens" were great with their "death-ray".
Great composition! Really unique!
Dan
The "aliens" were great with their "death-ray".
Great composition! Really unique!
Dan
Mar 05, 2026 at 12:02 PM
p.1 #4War of the Worlds?
Thanks to both of you old guys. I too have seen it several times. For 1953, the special effects were great. Gene Barry played the role perfectly.
Mar 05, 2026 at 04:38 PM
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p.1 #6War of the Worlds?
taildraggin wrote:
#1 and 2 are especially good.
Thank you, and I agree, the purpose of the third was to show the installation itself.
#1 and 2 are especially good.
Thank you, and I agree, the purpose of the third was to show the installation itself.
Mar 06, 2026 at 07:08 AM
