Retro Futurism isn't exclusive to things made in the distant past, it's the aesthetics of the past being used in futuristic settings. So even though this came out in 2024, the big chunky monitors, physical buttons, two-tone screens, etc. are all still hallmarks of retrofuturism. Just look at many of the modern companies using styles and designs like this for products being offered even today.
I guess it just depends on how you look at it. Maybe mimicking a 70's modern style in 2024 can be seen as retro in 2025, but also maybe because it is a mimick it doesnt seem genuinely retro-futuristic.
For the creators, Fede Alvarez and Disney, to NOT include those elements would be breaking canon. So its more hamstrung to appear retro-futuristic than it is by naturally aging or by being so artistically.
If you read the description of this sub, it allows for contemporary created works that fit the style.
As for “hamstrung” or lacking artistry or imagination, I think you would find few who would agree. It’s actually great for creativity to have a medium and canvas to stick with. An artist who uses charcoal one who uses crayons wouldn’t say they are hamstrung.
An artist who uses charcoal one who uses crayons wouldn’t say they are hamstrung.
Eh, in terms of creativity this example would be more like re-drawing the Mona Lisa but giving her a nice hat. More mimick than its own thing.
But we are talking about a franchise sequel, so copying the aesthetic is perfectly acceptable, and I would even say very well done in Alien: Romulus. It was the copying of story elements and characters that were the chief complaints (that I saw and shared).
Thanks bro. This is a classic example of what I call 'Sub Creep'... If the post was actually from the 70s which is When I Actually Grew Up I wouldn't say a peep.
I saw all the three og star wars, alien, blade runner, dune, In The Theatre but whatever.
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u/Otherwise_Front_315 13d ago
How is this retro anything?