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Roz Kaveney, an expert in science fiction literature and film, has written an entertaining and enlightening new read on the genre. She explores th... read full description

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Dec 09, 2011
Mara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
An interesting commentary on some classic SF movies. I especially enjoyed the author's take on the Terminator and Alien franchises, which were explored in depth.

She makes an excellent (and logical) point that, in order to make a good SF movie, one has to have knowledge of what has been done in the genre so far. Also, one shouldn't assume that SF is a bottom-of-the-barrel genre where anything goes, since that way you only end up insulting your audience's intelligence.

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Jan 18, 2011
Matt rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Interesting look at common themes and recurring story elements in modern science fiction films.
Feb 20, 2012
Luis rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jan 16, 2012
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Dec 14, 2011
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Jan 25, 2012
Zach rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Danielle rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2011
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Oct 02, 2009
Tami rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Sep 05, 2007
Ronya rated it: 4 of 5 stars