Georges Méliès's 1902 Classic, 'A Trip to the Moon'

If you've watched Scorsese's "Hugo", then you have seen Ben Kinsley play Goerges Méliès, the "cinemagician" who discovered "Subsititution Stop trick", and created "The impossible Voyage" "A trip to the Moon", some of the most important early Science Fiction films in history. 


I have to admit, I know of these movies and I respect them for being some of the progenitors of my beloved SciFi and Fantasy films, their innovation and ingenuity, but I don't know much about them and their creator. And I'm a bit ashamed. So, for all of you who are in the same boat, let's cure ourselves of ignorance and learn a little bit about this man and his work. I've attached a clip below as well as somes links to other sites that provide information about Georges Méliès and his work. 


Question: What are your thoughts on early Science Fiction and Fantasy movies? 

Georges Méliès's 1902 Classic, 'A Trip to the Moon'

Georges Méliès

"A trip to the Moon" 1902 

"The Impossible Voyage" (1904)

"20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1907)

"Les hallucinations du baron de Münchhausen" (1911)