Can you recommend some dark age comedy science fiction movies?

Sure. 'Galaxy Quest' is a great one. It humorously parodies the 'Star Trek' franchise. The characters are really funny, like the self - centered actor who has to actually become a hero in space. Another is 'Back to the Future'. It combines comedy with science - fiction elements, especially with the time - travel concept and the wacky adventures of Marty McFly. And 'Men in Black' is also wonderful. The idea of a secret organization dealing with aliens in a comical way is very entertaining.

Another theme is the satire of society. For example, in 'Galaxy Quest', it satirizes the fan culture and the self - importance of actors. In a dark age comedy science - fiction setting, society's flaws are exaggerated for comical effect. It can be about how power is misused or how people react to new technologies in a silly way.

Sure. 'Akira' is a great one. It's set in a post - apocalyptic Neo - Tokyo filled with political unrest, psychic powers, and a very dark and violent underbelly. 'Ghost in the Shell' is also excellent. It explores the idea of human consciousness in a world where people can have cybernetic enhancements. The dark cityscapes and the existential questions it poses are really interesting. 'Dark City' is another movie to consider. It has a very unique premise where the city is constantly being reshaped and the main character is trying to figure out his identity in this dark and mysterious world.

One great comedy science fiction book is 'Good Omens' co - written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. It combines humor, fantasy, and science fiction elements as an angel and a demon team up to prevent the apocalypse. Also, 'Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits' by David Wong is really funny. It has a unique take on future - based stories with lots of comical action.

Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien can be considered as related. It has elements of a fictional world that seems to have a touch of the 'dark age' in some aspects, like the dark forces of Sauron and the overall sense of danger and gloom. Another one is 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin. The series is full of political intrigue, violence and a rather dark medieval - like world setting which gives it a dark age feel.

Sure. 'The Atrocity Archives' by Charles Stross is an underrated gem. It combines Lovecraftian horror with comedy and science - fiction in a unique way. Another is 'The Long Earth' by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. It has a lot of subtle humor and interesting science - fiction ideas that often get overlooked. 'The Company' series by Kage Baker also has some great comedic moments within its time - traveling science - fiction plot.

'Her' is also a remarkable film in this genre. It's a love story between a man and an operating system, which is a very science - fiction concept. The movie delves deep into the nature of human connection, loneliness, and love, all while set in a not - too - distant future where technology has advanced to a point where such relationships are possible. It's a thought - provoking and at the same time heart - warming romantic comedy science fiction.

Oh, I've seen quite a few. Maybe around a dozen or so.

Another good one for beginners is 'Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. Although it has darker elements, Holden Caulfield's observations and his somewhat cynical view of the world are presented in a way that has a certain dark humor to it. It's a coming - of - age story with a twist.

Yes. 'Fantastic Planet' is a great example. It has very strange and surreal landscapes, alien species, and a unique take on the relationship between different forms of life in a science - fiction context. 'Stalker' is also notable. The film's atmosphere and the way it presents the Zone, a mysterious and otherworldly place, are very much in the realm of surrealist science fiction. There's also 'Akira' which combines post - apocalyptic settings, psychic powers, and a visually stunning and somewhat surreal world.