The alliance of music and science fiction film reached new heights in the 1980s, carving out a distinct and influential auditory identity for the genre. New technologies like the synthesizer permitted composers to create an attractive new sound that easily captured the futuristic essence of science fiction. And while a number of the films from this period feature popular songs as part of their soundtracks, those same movies also boast instrumental scores that not only…
Have you ever watched a sci-fi show and realized that the relationship between two characters is what actually has you hooked? This happens to me all the time. While sci-fi gets praised for its epic battles, amazing spaceships, and mind-bending tech, one of my favorite things about the…
The night is cool as I settle into my living room with the comfort of a decades-old VHS player. With a soft whir, the player readies my well-loved copy of Blade Runner, its label barely hanging on after countless viewings. As the film starts playing across my screen,…
As a kid, I never had the luxury of the modern day flashy technology or CGI magic when it came to experiencing the world of sci-fi. My ‘brutish’ experience consisted of VHS tapes that had lost their luster, their images barely visible because they were worn out. Watching…
When I try to make sense of science fiction, the first thing that strikes me is how both reality and imagination intertwine in a truly stunning manner. At its core, science fiction acknowledges advances in technology while also permitting an unchecked outflow of creativity. It feels to me—and…
