I have a lot of great sci fi films that I love. From "The Matrix" to "Blade Runner" to "District 9" to "Star Wars" to "Star Trek". One of my favorite things is that science fiction really push the limit in terms of visual effects. The Fountain is a great example of this cinematic flair, as seen in the trailer. Even smaller, independent films use the science fiction setting, such as Moon (watch the trailer).
TV has seen a great science fiction series that has just came to an end. I of course speak of Battlestar Galactica. From great, epic battles to interesting, deep characters and a complex, philosophical plot. They're able to use a lot of metaphor, a lot of signification, and a lot of deep ideas. TV has seen a lot of long lasting sci fi series, from Stargate to Star Trek, grace it's presence for a long time.
My favorite television series, however, remains to be Firefly, a short-lived adventure that contained huge potential. With rowdy characters and a unique style, it offered up something really fun. Sadly, like many adventurous series on Fox, it was canceled before it's time. However, the movie spin-off, Serenity, was a huge hit, despite not making enough sales for a second movie.
My favorite Science Fiction book is "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card. The book has space ships, inter-galactic warfare, and a warring species that the call the "bugs." It has complex political, social, and psychological elements. It shows how people can use games for good and evil, and the extent that people go to survive. The hero is a child, but his struggles feel very relevant and it's a great piece of literature. Some even call it one of the "great modern reads".
From the visual flare to the unique plots to the epic space battle scenes, I love some good science fiction.
Images from District 9 and Serenity, copyright is held by their respective owners.
Matt Richards
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