About Yesteryear's Future
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SF Subgenres: Science Fantasy
Once upon a time, there was science fiction. But as the genre matured, the term was more tightly defined, leaving out many stories that no longer fit the bill. Thus the term science fantasy was born.
SF Subgenres: Magic Realism
Magic realism was first described in the world of art by a German art critic, Franz Roh, in 1925. Much of it is associated with Latin American and Caribbean artists.
Science Fiction and Fear
A lot of science fiction stories explore different aspects of fear, most especially the fear of loss: loss of self or identity, loss of autonomy or freedom, loss of values held dear, and more. One of the classics that has been reinterpreted numerous times, including last year’s Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig film, The Invasion, […]
A Link Between Future Thinking and Science Fiction
I recently read Mike Treder’s Aug. 14, 2007, post at ieet.org about “Post-Millennial Malaise in SF?” and it got me to thinking about the link between future thinking and science fiction. I can’t remember if I mentioned this before, but there is a pretty good theory about the rise of science fiction that says science […]
Musings on Science Fiction TV
Each Fall I eagerly await the new slate of Science Fiction TV shows. Which ones will I enjoy and keep up with? Which ones will I enjoy and they’ll get cut anyway? Which ones will I pass on in disgust, only to discover they are a big hit? With each passing year, I’ve noticed an increasing number of science fiction and other genre-themed TV shows. But I’ve also noticed another trend — the “mundaning” of science fiction.
Contemplating Time Travel
The concept of time travel has always fascinated me, but not necessarily for the obvious reasons.
What is Alternate History?
Alternate history is a growing sub-genre of science fiction. In this post, guest writer Sunil Tanna takes a stab at defining what this term means.
A Biography of Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov has had quite a bit of influence on robotics and science fiction. He is also one of my favorite authors. In this post, Guest Writer Eoghann Irving shares some of Asimov’s life story.
How Battlestar Galactica saved Science Fiction
“Battlestar Galactica” never made any apologies for borrowing the character archetypes made so popular in “Star Wars.” And yet it has survived through a cult following.
Is the Fight for Recognition Over?
“Because, to most people, it seemed lurid, fantastic and nonsensical trash, science fiction’s fans have tended to be a bit defensive in their attitude.” — John W. Campbell, Jr., “Concerning Science Fiction” I know that within my lifetime, the popular view of science fiction has changed for a lot of people. These days, TV Guide […]