Back in March 2012, Screen Junkies compiled a neat-o
list about sci-fi romance films that a het couple could
enjoy together. The assumption they make is that a woman might need a little
bit of romance in order to find SF films appealing.
I would argue, however,
that anyone of any orientation whose movie tastes diverge from his/her
significant other could very well find some common ground in science fiction
romance, a subgenre that mixes tech and tenderness.
Now if only filmmakers and studios could become brave enough in the near future to create and release mainstream (or at least high-profile niche) LGBT sci-fi romance movies—not to mention SFR films with people of color in the starring roles. Because once I gave the list a final once-over, I realized that it reveals glaring omissions. For films with a futuristic setting and the diversity that element promises, they are strongly focused on the heteronormative and so very...white.
That said, I believe SFR is a great vehicle for more diversity in the film medium. I will certainly be on the lookout for such experiences.
Before I share the link, be warned that there is
(salaciously) mature content currently featured with the post as of this
writing. Also, the formatting is messed up. :P
The title of the Screen Junkies post is 6
SciFi Romance Movies Men and Women Will Love. In case you prefer to not
click over (and I almost wish I hadn’t because now there’s one particular image
I can’t scrub from my brain. Oy.), I’m presenting the films Screen Junkies
recommended and also added a few of my own.
Jean-Luc Godard’s ALPHAVILLE
TIME AFTER
TIME (I really enjoyed this film and blogged about it here.)
Wong Kar-wai’s 2046
Now for my own additions. I selected a handful of films in
the event that I’d be recommending an SFR specifically for a date night.
HAPPY
ACCIDENTS (Great fun and I blogged about it here.)
THE
ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (A mixed bag for me, but worth a rental. My rundown is here.)
ATOMIK
CIRCUS: THE RETURN OF JAMES BATTLE (I should probably re-watch this film and
blog about it because it sure was a bizarre, fun story!)
Are there any films you’d add to the list?
Joyfully yours,
Heather