io9: How 9/11 Changed Science Fiction

The tenth anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days, and with the remembrance of that tragedy it is helpful to remember how the impact of that event on the national psyche influenced a number of areas, including pop culture. One area is cinema, particularly genre films like science fiction and horror. io9 recently included a piece titled “How 9/11 Changed Science Fiction” that touches on the former. It is a brief piece that lists a few areas where the author suggests 9/11 has made an impact. It’s worth considering.

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