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This magazine is aimed at fans and creators of sci-fi and related media of all kinds. It includes all content related to the sci-fi genre and only content related to the sci-fi genre. The goal is to build a community for everyone who enjoys science fiction and related topics. This includes the obvious books, movies, and TV shows, but also original writing, the discussion of writing SF, futuristic art and designs, and the science and technologies that inspire the sci-fi genre. **Team Top 20**

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The Most Realistically Grounded Sci-Fi Films (www.msn.com)
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  • Smaller-scale sci-fi films can tackle social issues on a personal level, making them more relatable to viewers.
  • By combining unexpected genres or elements, directors can create a cinematic reality that feels both lived-in and relatable.
  • Grounded characters and realistic storytelling can make even the most fantastical science fiction elements seem plausible and relatable.

Since Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon, science fiction movies have captivated audiences. Using space travel, terrifying creatures, and futuristic production design can transport viewers into a completely different universe. Sometimes a director doesn't want to do that. Adding only one sci-fi element or another genre can create a cinematic reality that feels realistically close to this one.

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[–] Arotrios@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Some of my favs in this category:

  • They Live
  • District 9
  • Alien Nation
  • Robocop
  • Alphaville (have to hat tip @livus for introducing me to that one)
  • Enemy Mine - this one might not exactly qualify, as it starts as high action scifi on an alien planet, but it transitions into a very different kind of story by the end. Dennis Quaid's best performance too, imho, and Lou Gosset Jr is exceptional in one of the weirdest roles of his career.
[–] livus@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

@Arotrios nice list. Enemy Mine is such an unusual film.

[–] bradboimler@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

I would call Coherence (2013) grounded scifi. It had been out for a while before I discovered it and I absolutely loved it. Watch it, but go in completely cold.