I love science fiction films. Of all film genres, sci-fi is most useful to artists and audiences of any generation. Why? Because each of us can grasp an elementary understanding of the world of tomorrow when it’s properly depicted. And those environments can stylistically be almost anything the writers, directors, producers, or actors need to tell their stories. The world of tomorrow is clay, and … more
In the year 2022, the greenhouse effect has poisoned the Earth. The world is grossly overpopulated and there are practically no natural food sources left. Vendors in the street markets sell Soylent Red and Soylent yellow (made from soybeans), but the Government controls and hands out rations of Soylent Green on Tuesdays. Supposedly made from high-energy plankton, Soylent Green is often in short supply for the high demand. People stand in food lines all day waiting for water and processed foodstuffs. … more