science fiction

Time Crisis: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Time Crisis: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS

Midnight in Paris uses time travel to 1920’s Paris to deal with themes of nostalgia and the fallacy of Golden Age thinking.

Interview With Milda Baginskaite, Director & Martha Binns, Star Of 7 PLANETS

We were able to talk with Milda Baginskaite and Martha Binns, director and star respectively, of the short sci-fi drama 7 Planets, about the creative decisions for this film, and the experience of making it.

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU: A Surreal Social Satire That's Perfect For Right Now
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU: A Surreal Social Satire That’s Perfect For Right Now

Sorry to Bother You is the perfect film for this particular moment – a moment that feels defined by the struggles of the ordinary people against traditional structures of power – even if it isn’t a perfect film.

Fantasy Science Pt. 9: Going Subatomic In ANT-MAN
Fantasy Science Pt. 9: Going Subatomic In ANT-MAN

In this part of the Fantasy Science column, we’re diving into the scientific underpinnings of Ant-Man’s power: resizing and going “subatomic”.

THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs
THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs

An uneven final product with a mess of ideas and images thrown onscreen, The First Purge will sear moments in your mind, leaving you to question whether it was all worth it.

THE ENDLESS: Bizarre In The Best Way
THE ENDLESS: Bizarre In The Best Way

With a clever use of eerie scenery and camera shots, The Endless is a vortex that goes full on wacky, without diluting its purpose, only strengthening it.

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM: Impressive Setpieces Not Enough to Overcome a Lackluster Script
JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM: Impressive Setpieces Can’t Overcome Lackluster Script

It’s hard not to think of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as just a rinse-repeat of nearly every other film in this now 25-year-old franchise. 

Fantasy Science Pt. 8: Solutions To The Fermi Paradox Part II
Fantasy Science Pt. 8: Solutions To The Fermi Paradox Part II

In this new Fantasy Science, we are revisiting the Fermi Paradox: if there are so many galaxies and planets out there, why haven’t we found evidence of alien life?

HOVER: An Expertly Crafted Blend Of Horror, Sci-fi & Humanity
HOVER: An Expertly Crafted Blend Of Horror, Sci-fi & Humanity

Hover is an expertly crafted horror film focusing on a future almost too close to home. Cleopatra Coleman stands out for her remarkable performance and wonderfully crafted and memorable script.

Gender & Destruction In INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
Gender & Destruction In INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS

Guest author Brooke Whipple analyzes the representation of gender in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and how it foreshadows humanity’s destruction.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY: Still As Bold Now As It Was Then
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY: Still As Bold Now As It Was Then

With a re-release on 70mm, we look back at the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, which continues to astound after 50 years.

UPGRADE: Pulpy Violence and Unexpected Humor In Blumhouse Thriller
UPGRADE: Pulpy Violence & Unexpected Humor In Blumhouse Thriller

Upgrade a gleefully nasty film that relies on a unique mixture of futuristic beautiful landscapes and old-school grindhouse fun.

Fantasy Science Pt.7: Immortality & THE MAN FROM EARTH
Fantasy Science Pt.7: Immortality & THE MAN FROM EARTH

In this 7th part of the Fantasy Science series, we are going to chat about naturally occurring biological immortality, with the help of movies.

FUTURE WORLD: A Film That's Destined For the Past
FUTURE WORLD: A Film That’s Destined For the Past

Despite its name, Future World, with its interesting premise and a high-caliber cast, is meant to become a film that’s a part of the past.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY: A Solid If Underwhelming Star Wars Entry
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY: A Solid If Underwhelming Star Wars Entry

Too heavy in its fan service at times, Solo: A Star Wars Story is not a terrible Star Wars entry, with enough fun moments to please.