Comparing Telotte And Star Trek

Telotte’s article (2001) discusses the genre of science fiction and there meaning in our culture. Telotte (2001) discusses how while there are hallmarks of the genre such as creative and technical limitations of the film medium, iconography, themes, and narrative, the genre is still too diverse to be properly defined . These hallmarks however allow audiences to identity elements of science fiction by observing the iconography in them such as space ships, future technology and aliens. Even though this iconography is associated with science fiction it does not inherently make it sci-fi. This science fiction iconography can be used as a template for other genres such as drama and action. Telotte (2001) uses Horror films as another example as these films generally use multiple types of other genres.
science fiction television shows such as ‘Farscape’ and ‘Star Trek’ reflect and provide commentary on the modern social/political issues of the time. Telotte (2001) also discusses their uses of special effects and how the time they are created defines the creativity of the special effects. Science fiction from the 1980’s had a different depiction of the future than science fiction of the 2010’s. This is largely due to what the filmmaker can now achieve with special effects. George Méliès had to use stop motion techniques to achieve his effects, while now filmmakers can use digital technology to create visual effects. Telotte (2001) therefore describes science fiction as a genre not defined by a subtext but something with a powerful lure that seduces audiences into new reality which mimics our