The third discussion about movies (by Tigran) - the Sci-fi genre

Sci-Fi in General
1. What do you think about science fiction in general?
2. Can you think of any ideas which were "science fiction" in the past but which are common technologies today? 
3. Can you think of any ideas which are science fiction today but which will be common technologies in the next 50 years?

Sci-Fi Genre in Movies
4. Do you think that sci-fi movies are always better to watch in cinema?
5. What are your favourite science fiction films? Tell us about them.
6. What are your favourite science fiction TV series? Tell us about them.
7. Who is your favourite SF character from films or TV and why? 
8. What do you think of the quality of the science in science fiction films?
9. Science fiction has created new realms/worlds. What do you think about them? Is it interesting for you to explore them?
10. Which genres would you prefer to mix with sci-fi and which genres not?