RobertScorpio
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If you had a girlfriend, and you wanted to get her into scif (but not STAR TREK only) what SCIFI movies do you think would go over with 'normal' women???
Rob
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It's difficult to say, as in reality women are as varied as men. My girlfriend is a bit of a nerd, and likes lots of sci-fi stuff.
Making Generalizations though, You couldn't go wrong with The new Star Trek Film. It comes out on dvd in roughly a week, and I can't see many people, women included, not enjoying it. for other star trek, I think sticking to the more mainstream films is the way to begin.
other than that, try shows and movies that blend sci-fi with other genres, such as life on mars (u.k.), twin peaks, or the x-files. this is a good primer and allows non-sci-fi fan to slowly ease into certain conventions of the genre.
I've also found that most women really like Alien, so watch that.
Making Generalizations though, You couldn't go wrong with The new Star Trek Film. It comes out on dvd in roughly a week, and I can't see many people, women included, not enjoying it. for other star trek, I think sticking to the more mainstream films is the way to begin.
other than that, try shows and movies that blend sci-fi with other genres, such as life on mars (u.k.), twin peaks, or the x-files. this is a good primer and allows non-sci-fi fan to slowly ease into certain conventions of the genre.
I've also found that most women really like Alien, so watch that.
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I wouldn't recommend it. I had members of the fairer sex complaining to me about that one (as the resident Trekkie) before I'd even gotten the chance to see it. I would avoid films so stereotypically dismissive of its female characters.
Alien might be good for a try, although I think Aliens is even better. Strong female characters, themes of motherhood, all wrapped in a yummy xenomorph-action shell. Good crossover appeal.
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Could try a couple eps of Quantum Leap. Got two good-looking male leads and the sci-fi element is not too extreme.
Me, my first real foray into sci-fi was Star Wars; Leia was a fascinating character, and I thought Han was a real looker.
And I don't think I was much older when I saw Logan's Run (though if I remember correctly, I actually read the book first, having found it buried in a box of all my dad's literature [ironically most of it highly conservative Christian fare]).
Joy
Me, my first real foray into sci-fi was Star Wars; Leia was a fascinating character, and I thought Han was a real looker.
And I don't think I was much older when I saw Logan's Run (though if I remember correctly, I actually read the book first, having found it buried in a box of all my dad's literature [ironically most of it highly conservative Christian fare]).
Joy
Wouldn't that be Bi-Fy? LMAO!!!
Wasn't that chick Denise Richards played in Starship Poopers supposed to be Bi? I thought I read that somewhere...although I don't remember anything in the movie to support that.
Oh well...Heyyyy...what does this thread have to do with bi? The title does...but nothing else apparently...
...or am I just missing something here?
Oh well...my eyeballs are tired...
Wasn't that chick Denise Richards played in Starship Poopers supposed to be Bi? I thought I read that somewhere...although I don't remember anything in the movie to support that.
Oh well...Heyyyy...what does this thread have to do with bi? The title does...but nothing else apparently...
...or am I just missing something here?
Oh well...my eyeballs are tired...
RobertScorpio
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RobertScorpio
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Yeah, my wife mentioned that one since she had never seen it until I had her see it...Somewhere In Time might tilt to the mushy side, but its still a pretty good movie I think..
Rob
You know, seeing the title "Bisexual SCIFI" made me think this thread was about Torchwood.
RobertScorpio
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LOL..that is funny!
I have to say, it worked for my wife. She'd previously watched some TOS and TNG as a child with her family, seen my DVD of ST:TWOK, but didn't really fall for any of it. Then she saw the 2009 Star Trek film, and loved it--she saw it 3 times with me (I saw it 4 times, one with her dad while she was seeing a romantic comedy with her mom). Then she watched TOS and became totally hooked.
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"Firefly" or "Defying Gravity" are somewhat more character driven so perhaps better recieved by the "chick flick" crowd.
My wife is a "normal person" with no real love for science fiction... but I have been able to get her hooked on a few of the more mainstream accessible movies and TV shows over the years.
I'd start with something that is easily digestible, moves at a decent pace, and has some humor and relatable characters. Star Trek XI went over much better than 2001 A Space Odyssey, for instance.
My wife attempted to slit her wrists with the ticket stub when I made her sit through that theater screening of "The Menagerie" a few years ago... but she thoroughly enjoyed Star Trek XI. That enjoyment certainly has not led her to seek out more classic Star Trek to watch, however.
Similarly, her enjoyment of the new Doctor Who and both of its spin-offs has not lessened her distaste for the classic series. I believe her response to "The Brain of Morbius" was, "What the hell is wrong with you?"
I'd start with something that is easily digestible, moves at a decent pace, and has some humor and relatable characters. Star Trek XI went over much better than 2001 A Space Odyssey, for instance.
My wife attempted to slit her wrists with the ticket stub when I made her sit through that theater screening of "The Menagerie" a few years ago... but she thoroughly enjoyed Star Trek XI. That enjoyment certainly has not led her to seek out more classic Star Trek to watch, however.
Similarly, her enjoyment of the new Doctor Who and both of its spin-offs has not lessened her distaste for the classic series. I believe her response to "The Brain of Morbius" was, "What the hell is wrong with you?"
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The current incarnation of Doctor Who is crossing a lot of demographics these days. I would definitely recommend the episode "Blink" for a newcomer to SF and to Doctor Who.
Not only it is one of the best Doctor Who stories ever, all wrapped up in a neat 45 minutes that requires no knowledge of the show, but it stars Carey Mulligan. If you're girlfriend is "normal" she's probably dragged you off to see "An Education" by now anyway -- so having Mulligan featured in the episode would be a plus. Not to mention the fact her near-100% certainty of a Best Actress Oscar nomination lends quite a bit of street cred to Doctor Who and TVSF in general in terms of the talent it attracts.
Alex
Not only it is one of the best Doctor Who stories ever, all wrapped up in a neat 45 minutes that requires no knowledge of the show, but it stars Carey Mulligan. If you're girlfriend is "normal" she's probably dragged you off to see "An Education" by now anyway -- so having Mulligan featured in the episode would be a plus. Not to mention the fact her near-100% certainty of a Best Actress Oscar nomination lends quite a bit of street cred to Doctor Who and TVSF in general in terms of the talent it attracts.
Alex
You just never know. I have a female friend who loathes all scifi and fantasy ever written or put on the screen. I mean loathes it - we're both part of a listserv and when some of us started making "We hatesssssss it foreverrrrr" references, she had no idea what we were talking about and, once she found out it involved LOTR, she didn't want to. And it's fortunate that she never uses profanity because otherwise the email filter at work would block her views of Trek. And Star Wars.
And yet...
...She considers 2001 one of the greatest movies ever made, and she simply adores the book, too. I haven't asked her, but I'd bet big money she never has seen and never will see Star Trek XI.
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