The fifth panel was a diverse group, consisting of three people presenting their papers and one discussant. The first presenter was Robyn Citizen, presenting on the role black women play in science fiction. She discussed three films: Alien vs. Predator; Children … Continue reading
Sleep Dealer is a sci-fi experience that deals with so many different topics in today’s world. The film shots make the viewer feel as though they are actually in Santa Ana, a small pueblo in Mexico. Memo Cruz is … Continue reading
This panel, “New Media and the Technologies of Science Fiction” actually served as a more literal reading of its name. The first two panelists decided to discuss Science Fiction in short film narratives. Ritch Calvin talked about the post-apocalyptic story … Continue reading
As Saturday night came to a close, it was with a note of sadness that I sprinted through a downpour to reach the Bijou and Alex Rivera’s Sleep Dealer. In many ways, the weather seemed appropriate, the violent flashes of … Continue reading
“Mind-blowing” would be the words I would use to sum up Thomas Lamarre’s talk on Friday afternoon. Using the manga, films, and anime of the Ghost in the Shell universe, Professor Lamarre powerfully wove his interpretation of cyborgs, the direction … Continue reading
Right after the opening remarks of the conference, the first set of panel presentations began on the topic of Biopolitics and Bioethics. While all of the presenters have provided exceptional insight on the topic and the films of their choices, … Continue reading
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. This was the very last panel of the conference, which was a bad thing, at least for me, but it was also a sweet moment in history, for, … Continue reading
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorm warnings went unheard in the Bijou Theatre last night, for attendees of the closing screening for the Global Science Fiction Cinema Conference, Sleep Dealer, were far too engrossed in director Alex Rivera’s poignant envisioning of the … Continue reading