The 1950s were a time when TV was just starting to take off, and it was a wild mix of shows. Comedies, game shows, and westerns were all the rage, but there was also a growing interest in science fiction. This was partly because of the Space Race, which kicked off when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957. People were fascinated by the idea of space travel, alie...
Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want. These researchers looked at a bunch of stories, both happy future...
Sci-fi movies often have a tough time explaining time travel. The rules are frequently made up as they go along. They either take too long to explain, or they don't explain enough, leaving viewers confused and frustrated. But some movies do a great job of keeping time travel simple. This allows the focus to shift to the story and characters. Suddenly, time t...
The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms or sarlaccs? "Star Wars" fans know about Tatooine's desert. I...
The second season of Severance has really started to dive into areas around the corporate world. It's like peeling the onion layer-by-layer. The characters can't remember their work lives when they're at home and vice versa. It's like they have a secret, split life. So the show is really a blast of sci-fi and a lot of social satire. When watching the first six e...
In the grand expanse of a world where almost everything can be recoded and recreated, there's a pressing question about community and merges of technology exist. In a story created to solve the mystery of who is in charge. This sequel takes place in the cold expanse of space, where a long-lived Android meets its worlds and humans that have found ways to adapt to the...
Did you know that January 2 is National Science Fiction Day? This day honors the incredible work of science fiction authors, including the groundbreaking Octavia Estelle Butler. Born to a family of strong women, Butler found solace in books and grew up to be a remarkable writer. She was the first African American woman to gain significant recognition in the world of ...
2024 was a year to remember for science fiction fans. The genre, known for its mix of advanced tech and human stories, delivered some amazing movies. Big franchises like Alien and Transformers came back strong, while newcomers like Ultraman: Rising showed that great stories can cross borders. Each film brought something unique, from heartwarming tales of parenthood t...
Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, Megalopolis, is a thought-provoking and visually stunning cinematic experience that delves into the themes of creativity, freedom, and the human condition. The movie follows the story of Cesar Catilina, a visionary architect and inventor who is determined to save the city of New Rome from destruction by harnessing the power of the ...
The film industry is buzzing with excitement as Goodfellas, a renowned production company, announces a new joint venture with Enrique López Lavigne, a prolific Spanish producer. The new partnership, aptly named Goodapatxe, aims to produce ambitious projects with Spanish talent and international appeal. This is a game-changer for the Spanish film industry, which has l...