Tag: Speculative fiction
12 Science Fiction/Fantasy Action Movies (That Happen to Be Romantic)
Carol Pinchefsky February 14, 2012
Science fiction films contain aliens and space battles, time-travelers, and often enough violence to sate the cravings of an 11-year-old boy. But many people overlook what we science fiction fans have known all along: SF/F can be deeply romantic. I’ve found a few movies that appeal to both the action lover and the romantic, no […]
Why Do People Not Read Science Fiction? Reading From Only One Side of the Brain
Carol Pinchefsky November 1, 2006
Why does speculative fiction not appeal to mainstream readers? The answer, “It just doesn’t interest me” does not interest me. So after years of observation, I’ve drawn a few (non-scientific) conclusions. The answers are more complex than a choice to avoid the science fiction section of the bookstore.