So I was thinking about science fiction films and seeing as this is a highly prestigious, academically renowned Web site, I was specifically thinking about the definition of the genre itself. Much like my groundbreaking work in the field of zombiology, I feel a certain degree of precision is needed in order to properly educate and provide the foundation to tell people when they are wrong.
So my question to you, loyal SMC readers, is this: are superhero films science fiction?
Obviously, science plays a major part in certain stories--Spider-Man and The Hulk, for example--but should superhero movies be their own genre? A subgenre of sci-fi? Fantasy? Should all superhero movies be treated the same or do they cross genres?
Go on...
As someone who happens to be a complete dork, yet doesn't like science fiction or super hero movies i don't think they are the same thing. so i hate two SEPARATE genres.
ReplyDeleteDepends on the superhero. I wouldn't say Batman's sci-fi...
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ReplyDeleteI do not "only" appreciate them here. Wait, define "only."
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