Planet of the Apes

We watched the film Planet of the Apes in class on October 20, 22, and 24. If you did not offer your thoughts in class, you can record your review of the film here. Try to address at least three different aspects of film excellence. Here are the criteria we brainstormed in class this semester:

Realistic and possible
Scary/ thrilling
Equal mix of action and romance
Good acting
Good special effects
Good twists
Advanced technology
Relatable characters
Introduction to alien elements

The Silk and the Song

We read the story "The Silk and the Song" in class on October 1 and 3. If you did not complete the question sheet or comment about the story in class, you can record your thoughts here.

Forbidden Planet

We watched the film Forbidden Planet in class on September 22, 24, 26, and 29. In class we completed 3 two-column notes of observations about the film. If you have additional comments, please post them here.

"Puppet Show"

If you have additional comments about the story "Puppet Show," which we read in class on September 19, please post them here. Try to avoid repeating what's already been said in class. You might think about what this story has to say about xenophobia.

"The Post-Mortem People"

Record your thoughts about the story "The Post-Mortem People," which we read in class on September 3 and 5, here. You might comment on the author's attitude about organ transplants, or on some of the other extrapolations he included in the story.

"Sales Pitch"

We read the story "Sales Pitch," by Philip K. Dick, in class on August 27 and 29. If you have further comments about the story, please post them here.

2112

If you have comments about the song "2112," which we listened to on August 25, go ahead and post them here. You might comment about how the song is an example of extrapolation, or you might compare the plot of "2112" to other classic SF stories of a similar theme.

Your Science Fiction Background

Write a short description of your experience with science fiction. Include mention of the books, films, TV shows, music, games, or other media or activities that you have encountered that you consider SF. Please write in complete sentences and make this more than a list. No need to mention every single title, but try to give a sense of the scope of your SF experience. Remember that this will serve in part as your introduction to the class and to your teacher (not to mention anyone who happens to read this blog); write clearly and thoughtfully.