AFI had a show on last night listing their top ten in ten different genres. For science fiction, they chose:

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968.
2. Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, 1977.
3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 1982.
4. A Clockwork Orange, 1971.
5. The Day The Earth Stood Still, 1951.
6. Blade Runner, 1982.
7. Alien, 1979.
8. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 1991.
9. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, 1956.
10. Back to the Future, 1985.

I recall a poll here some time back. I think 2001 was the BAUTers' top pick, too.

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