Pushing the Boundaries of Visual Representation in Science Fiction

This chapter explores the idea that science fiction, despite being a genre that imagines the future, seems to be stuck in a visual palette that hasn't evolved much over the years. The speakers discuss how certain movies like Blade Runner, Alien, and Star Wars have established a baseline for how spaceships and futuristic elements should look. However, they also highlight a few directors like Alex Garland and Chinkoruth who have pushed the boundaries and offered different visual representations. The movie 'Under the Skin' is mentioned as an example of a film that presents unique and innovative designs, blending high art with commercial filmmaking.