Comments on: Why you Love Sci-Fi

By: Nox

Nox — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:38:45 +0000

I’m no expert, but I’d say the difference between sci-fi and space opera is the focus on characters and story (opera) vs. Discussing the exact science of how things work. Very little of Star Wars is about the science of space travel, how lightsabers work, etc. While Trek has a lot of drama to build on, a fair number of the stories focus on solving a scientific dilemma. Stargate, while a much smaller franchise, has a blend of both. As a true geek, I like all three, but prefer my sci-fi not to be overwrought with complicated scientific material. Just my 0.02.

By: Lerund

Lerund — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:04:06 +0000

Thanks a ton for that facts, have been looking a few days and nights just for this.

By: Wodke Hawkinson

Wodke Hawkinson — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:51:13 +0000

I love reading sci-fi and I love writing it. What’s better than settling under the covers with a great paperback that has robots and planets on the front! Then when you fall asleep while reading, there is at least a chance your dreams might take you to the stars.

By: BagelBoy

BagelBoy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:17:39 +0000

Guys I really need your take on what exactly a “Space Opera” is, cuz from what I remember there was no singing in Star Wars… esplain Ricky

By: USS Jay Christian Paras Africa

USS Jay Christian Paras Africa — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:45:52 +0000

@Janeway359 re: Sci-Fi vs. Space Opera – In the grand scheme of things, yes, but for mass-market comparisons (Trek and Wars are, after all, the two arguably biggest franchises in the Sci-Fi genre), I think Trek is close enough. I’d love to hear further thoughts on the matter, either in this response thread or elsewhere! Post a link if you’ve got musings anywhere else on the net

By: Janeway359

Janeway359 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:05 +0000

@ USS Jay Christian Paras Africa – I hate to break it to you, but Star Trek is also a Space Opera : )

@ article – Because after you have witnessed the fiery ritual of Carousel, nearly had your body cut apart by an out-of-control laser and fought an insane robot in an ice cave, you can STILL find a crazy old man living in the Library of Congress quoting “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”.

By: USS Jay Christian Paras Africa

USS Jay Christian Paras Africa — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:36:31 +0000

Case in point: intro to the Japanese Spiderman series from the 70′s…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcxioU7AMM4

… Even Spiderman is cooler with a GMR. The Japanese understood that, and that’s why their T.V. shows rock.

You should write an post about the distinction between Science Fiction (Star Trek) and Space Opera (Dune, Star Wars). Oooh, and a “Love Fantasy” list as well, seeing as it’s Sci-Fi’s sibling and all.

By: USS Jay Christian Paras Africa

USS Jay Christian Paras Africa — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:32:17 +0000

Three words:

Giant Muthaf**kin’ Robots

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:14:30 +0000

Spaceships, lazer guns/ blasters, and green women.

By: BagelBoy

BagelBoy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:15:30 +0000

HAHAHA, good reason.

By: Tulamaru

Tulamaru — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:22:22 +0000

Sting in the Harkonnen equivalent of a banana hammock.

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm159094784/tt0087182