Can you give some examples of 'popcorn science fiction' works?

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown can be considered popcorn fiction. It has a fast - paced plot full of mystery and intrigue that keeps readers hooked. Another example is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It's easy to read and has a very engaging love story that attracted a large number of readers, especially young adults.

The works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, like his 'Barsoom' series. These stories are set on Mars and feature all kinds of wild adventures, from sword - fighting to encounters with different Martian species. It has that pulp - ish feel with its action - packed plots and vividly imagined alien landscapes. Another example could be some of the early 'Buck Rogers' stories which had the typical pulp fiction science fiction elements such as futuristic technology and intergalactic conflict.

One example could be 'The Martian'. It's a story that focuses on the survival of an astronaut on Mars. While there are challenges, it has an overall positive and inspiring tone. The main character uses his scientific knowledge to overcome difficulties, which gives a sense of hope.

One example could be 'Star Trek'. It often shows a future where different species coexist peacefully and work together to explore the galaxy. There's a strong sense of hope in the idea that humanity has evolved past many of its current problems.

One example could be 'Binti' by Nnedi Okorafor. It combines elements of African culture with science - fiction concepts like space travel. Another might be some works by Tade Thompson which often blend his Nigerian heritage with speculative ideas. These works are like modern - day griot stories but set in science - fictional universes.

I'm not entirely sure which specific works are directly associated with 'ebert science fiction' as it's not a very common, well - defined term in that way. But if we assume it's related to Roger Ebert's view on science fiction, he might have commented on classic works like 'Star Wars'. 'Star Wars' has a vast universe, with different species, advanced technology like lightsabers and the Force, which are all elements that would be interesting to analyze from a science - fiction perspective.

One example is 'Stargate'. The Stargate itself is a relic, an ancient device created by an advanced race long ago. It allows for interstellar travel and connects different planets. Another is 'Prometheus' where the Engineers' technology, such as the derelict ship and the black goo, are relics that the human characters are exploring and trying to understand.

Sure. 'Stranger Things' can be considered as fortean science fiction. It has a lot of strange, otherworldly elements like the Upside Down, which is full of unknown and terrifying creatures. And it also has some science - fiction aspects like the government experiments. Also, Arthur C. Clarke's 'Childhood's End' has elements that could be seen as fortean. The sudden appearance of the Overlords and the strange changes they bring to humanity have a certain fortean quality as they are not fully explainable in normal scientific terms.