The great mystery is why robots come off so well in science-fiction films when the human characters are often so astoundingly wooden.

Nice dress,” Victoria said.
“Thank you,” Perpetua said. “Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?”
Victoria blinked. “Uh, what?

I think it has science-fiction elements, but I would say that overall it's a mystery.

Yes - 90% of fantasy is crap. And so is 90% of science fiction and 90% of mystery fiction and 90% of literary fiction.

Print science fiction writers often do consulting for government bodies.

Invented languages have often been created in tandem with entire invented universes, and most conlangers come to their craft by way of fantasy and science fiction.