What Is Science Fiction? Defining the Sci-Fi Genre
- Aug 22, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: 20 hours ago
What exactly is science fiction?
In this opening episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, hosts James and Matt begin their exploration of the genre by tackling the deceptively simple question that sits at the heart of the show.
From alien worlds and rogue artificial intelligence to time travel and dystopian futures, science-fiction cinema has imagined humanity’s relationship with science and technology for over a century.
But what actually makes a film science fiction?
In this episode we discuss the core ideas behind the genre, the themes that define sci-fi storytelling, and the films that first made us fall in love with it.
We also introduce the premise of the podcast as we begin our journey through the history of science-fiction cinema - exploring the genre one subgenre at a time.
Listen to the full episode below:
What Defines Science Fiction in Film?
Science fiction films explore the relationship between humanity, science and technology.
From early cinematic experiments to modern blockbusters, sci-fi movies imagine worlds shaped by scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, space exploration and future societies.
The genre often uses speculative ideas to explore real-world questions about progress, identity and the future of humanity.
Across Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore the history of science-fiction cinema by examining the key subgenres that shaped it — from mad scientists and artificial intelligence to time travel and dystopian futures.
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About Journey Through Sci-Fi
Journey Through Sci-Fi is a podcast exploring the strange, visionary and world-changing history of science-fiction cinema.
Each series focuses on a different sci-fi subgenre, examining the films and ideas that shaped the genre - from classic cinema to modern science-fiction storytelling
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