Archive for August, 2008

Is the science fiction movie dead?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
classic science fiction
Big D asked:


Why is it that there are very few good science fiction films made these days?

Over the last decade there seems to have been an endless supply of formulaic horror/thrillers such as the Saw films but the classic space movie seems to have all but disappeared.

We’ve had rotten tomato like AvP and Solaris (2002) but where has the quality production and script writing of the 1980’s and 90’s gone?

Notable exceptions include Sunshine and Serenity but why don’t we see well made epics like Aliens, Close Encounters and 2001 A Space Odyssey anymore?

Discuss!…

Rafael

How can you find out if an old book is still copyright protected?

Friday, August 8th, 2008
classic science fiction
J D asked:


I am considering making a science fiction movie from a classic science fiction story. How can you tell if a book has entered the public domain and the copyright is no longer holding?

Helen

it could be good news it could be bad news buh?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
classic science fiction
silent drippz asked:


http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195183279

The ECW brand is going to be sticking around after all. WWE just sent out the following press release:
SCI FI CHANNEL REUPS WWE®’S ECW® THROUGH 2008

New York, N.Y., October 23, 2007 - SCI FI Channel and World Wrestling Entertainment® today announced that the hit program, ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling®, will continue on the network through 2008.

WWE is also the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, “Monday Night RAW®” on USA Network.

This year (Jan-Sept), SCI FI has been the #1 cable network for men ages 18-34 in ECW’s Tuesday 10pm time period.

For more information go to ECW.com http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/ and www.SCIFI.com.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where “what if” is what’s on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com) and maga

Ben

I have writer’s block, and I need help choosing a setting?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
classic science fiction
Briseis asked:


I know that I want there to be a love story. There should be some conflict at some point, either they don’t like each other at first, or one isn’t interested at first, or something happens to separate them for a time, or one of them is in danger… But romance doesn’t have to be the main genre. What happens with them has to be part of a larger interesting plot.

I don’t even know where/when I want the setting to be! I don’t feel like I can do something contemporary because I never really read contemporary novels. I usually stick to classics. I don’t think I know enough to set the story in the past or the distant future, although the future seems more likely because it would require less research. I thought of doing something science fiction, but I don’t know how to create my own universe like in Star Trek/Wars.

I feel like if I knew what the setting would be, I could create a character, and maybe a story would come out of that. But how do I figure out what setting to use?

Neil

What are the best 5 books of the last 20 years, which people will continue reading for the next century ?

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
classic science fiction
The Sybarite Reader asked:


I’ve seen lots of lists, but none of them is very specific for the “classics” of the last 10-20 years.

People continue reading Don Quixote, The Prince, The Divine Comedy or The Odyssey, after hundreds of years.

Will people continue reading your favourite books during the next century (or Millennium)?.

Any topic (Literature, Business, Science, History, Philosophy, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s, Self-Help, . . . . . .).

Thank you very much for your answers.

Alan

i want to watch some classic movies anyone have any suggestions?

Friday, August 1st, 2008
classic science fiction
Keith G asked:


I’ve already seen a lot of classics but there’s still some I’ve probably haven’t seen. I’m into science fiction and horror, but i don’t like movie with a lot of gore

Carla