Summary: Topic: Hollywood’s UFO movie content is shaped, as well the impact of these movies on popular perceptions of the UFO phenomenon. Robbie Graham is a doctoral candidate at the University of Bristol for a PhD examining Hollywood’s historical representations of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial life. As a freelance writer and lecturer his work emphasizes the industrial, cultural and political processes by which Hollywood’s UFO movie content is shaped, as well the impact of these movies on popular perceptions of the UFO phenomenon. Robbie holds a Masters degree with Distinction in Cinema Studies from the University of Bristol and a First Class Honors degree in Film, Television and Radio Studies from Staffordshire University. He has broadcast on BBC Radio, Coast to Coast AM and Canal+ TV. Robbie’s articles have appeared in a variety of publications including The Guardian, New Statesman, Filmfax, Fortean Times, Adbusters and the peer-reviewed journal of North American Studies, 49th Parallel. Robbie runs the popular blog, Silver Screen Saucers, which is dedicated to news, commentary and articles on Hollywood’s UFO movies: http://silverscreensaucers.blogspot.com
