There are usually four types of homes in science-fiction films: futuristic, retro, dystopian or modernist.
The futuristic, space-age dwellings are mostly white, in which tables and chairs might hover above the floor and doors slide open automatically with a hum. This was the default style of the mid-20th century. It has been used less frequently in recent years...
— ft.com
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An interesting premise which disappoints with the broad brush approach. The four 'types' really break down as two oppositions, well really one: future vs past. Futuristic / Retro and modern (utopia) / dystopia (anti-utopia) . Same binaries.
Nevertheless, the SCI-Fi choices are all over the spectrum and cliche read typical. The is alot more imaginative fiction depicted on screen. As to the mix and match of decors I think the the division is along the lines of choosing an existing location or the imagination of the art director, Each in retrospect has its strengths. From what I have seen, and this is also broad brush, as a rule,with the better conceived films the location settings heightens the social aspects and lends a political interpretation to the story.
Art direction emphasis, monsters, alien environments, etc dress the plot but emphases mood, setting, character, ambiance. It is the International blockbuster aesthetics. Rare that the two meet. Avatar is one of the rare ones that combine message with looks.
Any other ones anyone else like/
eric
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