I have had little experience with science fiction. What experience I have had with science fiction is limited to movies and television. I didn't even see the Star Wars movies until this summer. I did read Watchmen, however, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. (I can't say the same for the movie.) I am also currently watching a show on the Syfy channel called Warehouse 13. I am looking forward to more exposure to the genre this semester, however, as I have really enjoyed LITTLE BROTHER.
I think one of the reasons I have little experience with science fiction is that I have always had a naive, ignorant view of the genre. I tend to only envision aliens and space adventures when the genre is brought up in conversation, and while I realize that simply is not the case, I can't seem to shake those images.
My definition of science fiction: science fiction is a genre in which the plots, settings, characters, or other critical story components develop within an “other worldly” or unknown manner, which could result from an alternate history, not yet reached or impossible technological potential, unseen paradigm shifts, or space settings.
I haven't seen Warehouse 13, but my impression was the artifacts involved are supernatural (curses, ghosts), rather than science-fictional (aliens, exotic high-tech, etc.). Or is it all of the above?
ReplyDeleteAlso, Eric, why did you finally watch the Star Wars movies this summer? What was the impulse?
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen all of the aired episodes, but the ones I have seen have only included supernatural subject matter. But I guess the door is open for more science related material.
ReplyDeleteI guess the main reason I watched the Star Wars movies this summer was because I grew tired of people, when hearing that I hadn't seen them, saying, "Oh my gosh! What is wrong with you? Why haven't you seen them?" I did really enjoy them, however. I think I watched the first three (Episode IV, V, and V) all in one sitting.
Another reason I watched them is that I really enjoy Robot Chicken's parodying of Star Wars. Now that I am familiar with the source material, I find even more to enjoy about the parodies. Have you ever seen them Professor Duncan?