Spokane Blogs — 8.18.09

Science fiction has always been a marginal genre. In terms of art, at least. For every “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Blade Runner” there’s a “Robot Monster” or a “Beast of Yucca Flats.” Not that I’m quibbling. I’ve spent many an afternoon watching dreck that features gorilla-bodied monsters running around the back hills of L.A. (see “Robot Monster”). And I’ve enjoyed myself. The spirit of those afternoons played out last night as I sat through Neill Blomkamp’s scintillating sci-fi offering “District 9.” There was a difference, though. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, “District 9” is a blend of sci-fi fantasy and political commentary – if not actual insight/ Dan Webster , Movies & More. More here .

• Manito Park insanity /Accidental Rabbit Trails
• I love new kitchen gadgets /Amateur Malcontent
• Choosing schools /Are We There Yet
• Terry Novak, 68, former Spokane city manager, RIP /Community Comment
• Walgreens 4 day sale!/ Frugal Chic Living
• Honoring tomatoes and keepers from the recipe box /Gathering Around The Table
• Man vs. Wild returns on Discovery Channel /Just South Of North
• 2010 Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas /RV Wheel Life
• More trouble for accused cash store robber /Sirens & Gavels
• This is not me, this may not be my face /Synaptic Disunion
• It’s all good /Notes from The ‘Kan EWA

Question: Do you enjoy the sci-fi movie genre?