2. Lesson Schedule for Sci-Fi Unit LP1 What is an alien? LP2 AlienLP3 AlienLP4 Alien as a feminist media landmark LP5 Hey KittyLP6 What does the Alien represent in society? LP7 The power of technology LP8 What is the Matrix? LP9 What is the Matrix? LP10 What is the Matrix? LP11 Is technology a religion? LP12 The Red or the Blue Pill LP13 Does the Media control the message? LP14 The History of Sci- Fi LP15 Are actors even necessary? LP16 What is the future of Sci-Fi?

3. Sci-Fi Movie Posters

13. Socio-Cultural Context of Alien

14. ALIEN (1979) Director: Ridley Scott Director: Ridley Scott Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt Screenplay: Dan O’Bannon Screenplay: Dan O’Bannon

15. Historical Context of Alien 1970s Feminism at it’s peak – 1970s Feminism at it’s peak – Legal rights of women (almost) equal between men & women Legal rights of women (almost) equal between men & women Reproductive Law – Reproductive Law – Contraception and Abortion Contraception and Abortion Legal in the US since 1973 Legal in the US since 1973 Star Wars & Jaws Star Wars & Jaws cultural phenomenon cultural phenomenon

16. Political Context of Alien The Cold War ongoing (USA vs. Russia) The Cold War ongoing (USA vs. Russia) countries extremely competitive in space countries extremely competitive in space 3 Mile Island Disaster(1979) 3 Mile Island Disaster(1979) Nuclear accident = Nuclear accident = fear of technology in real life fear of technology in real life “STAR WARS” “STAR WARS” U.S Weapons program U.S Weapons program vs Russia et al. vs Russia et al.