science fiction

BRIGHTBURN: A Twisted Take On The Superhero Genre

Brightburn is a fun and thrilling experience that’s bolstered by a unique narrative and chilling performances.

G-SAVIOUR: A Japanese TV Special Made In Canada
G-SAVIOUR: A Japanese TV Special Made In Canada

As a live-action Gundam movie, this was very ambitious, but not quite the special many of the Gundam fans were hoping for.

TERMINATOR 2: The Action Blueprint
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY: The Action Blueprint

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the greatest action movies of all time. Read why it should be the blueprint for all future entries in the genre.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E8) "Point of Origin": Putting Privilege Into Perspective
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E8) “Point of Origin”: Putting Privilege Into Perspective

In The Twilight Zone’s 8th episode Ginnifer Goodwin plays a woman captured by government officials. Alexia Amoriello reviews.

Video Dispatches: IKARIE XB 1, MELVIN AND HOWARD & THE GRAND DUEL
Video Dispatches: IKARIE XB 1, MELVIN AND HOWARD & THE GRAND DUEL

Every week we take a look at the latest home video releases. This week: Ikarie XB 1 (1963), Melvin and Howard (1980) and The Grand Duel (1972).

Tribeca 2019: Interview With Actor Astro From SEE YOU YESTERDAY
Tribeca 2019: Interview With Actor Astro From SEE YOU YESTERDAY

Check out our interview from Tribeca with multi-talented rapper and actor Astro about his performance in the new time-travel film See You Yesterday.

Tribeca 2019: Interview With Stefon Bristol Director of SEE YOU YESTERDAY
Tribeca 2019: Interview With SEE YOU YESTERDAY Director Stefon Bristol

Stephanie was able to speak with Stefon Bristol at Tribeca, the director of the upcoming sci-fi time travel film See You Yesterday.

ANIARA: A Beautiful Sci-Fi Epic Veered Off Course
ANIARA: A Beautiful Sci-Fi Epic That Veers Slightly Off Course

Aniara is a gorgeous sci-fi tale, that excels in worldbuilding and making the most of its budget. Brent Goldman reviews.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) "Not All Men": Meteors and Toxic Masculinity
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) “Not All Men”: Meteors & Toxic Masculinity

Picture a world where women live in fear of men’s violent outbursts. This all too relevant scenario is where episode 7 of the Twilight Zone reboot begins.

STARFISH: A Melancholic, Beguiling & Tender Take On The Apocalypse
STARFISH: A Melancholic, Beguiling & Tender Take On The Apocalypse

Starfish’s reach might ultimately exceed its grasp, yet the film still succeeds as an immersive, stunningly crafted apocalyptic sci-fi.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: ONLY
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: ONLY

The idea of a future where women are valued only for their ability to repopulate doesn’t seem far-fetched today, giving Only an undercurrent of terror.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E6) “Six Degrees of Freedom”: A Trip To Mars Takes A Surprising Turn

Though not perfect by any means, “Six Degrees of Freedom” is arguably the most thought-provoking episode of this season of The Twilight Zone.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E5) "The Wunderkind": Satire That Takes Itself Too Seriously
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E5) “The Wunderkind”: Satire That Takes Itself Too Seriously

Wunderkind has solid ideas and the potential to be a potent political satire, yet it falls into the same trappings as previous episodes in the sense that its message is too obvious.

FAST COLOR: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Will Save Us All

A rare superhero movie that highlights the ordinary alongside the extraordinary, Fast Color is a bold and breathtaking spin on the genre that deserves to be seen as widely as any movie released under the Marvel banner.

MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute to TV Auteur Dan Curtis
MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute To TV Auteur Dan Curtis

Dan Curtis was a fascinating and talented filmmaker, and Master of Dark Shadows helps fill an information void where he’s concerned.