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Reviewing the best science fiction movies from the past, present, and future.

The Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Looking for some special effects reminiscent of Star Trek, dramas set amongst the backdrop of futuristic engineering, and the churning mechanisms of humanoid robotics? Look no further than the best sci-fi movies you can stream right now! It's not easy for us nerds to come across legendary titles like A Trip to the Moon or Cormac McCarthy's The Road, but now you can watch similar movies anytime and anywhere.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Futurism
Old Sci-Fi Movies Everyone Should Watch
Let's face it, almost 8 percent of movies nowadays are pretty bad, or don't hold a candle up to the works provided by some of the greatest filmmakers: Stanley Kubrick, Fritz Lang, Steven Spielberg, or even H. G. Wells, for that matter.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Futurism
Movie Review: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
The nostalgia is no longer mine when it comes to Star Wars. A new generation of fans has picked up the mantel and while I still have strong feelings for my childhood favorite film series, it no longer belongs to me and my generation. Star Wars: The Last Jedi affirms the fact that the franchise has transcended what George Lucas created and morphed into something new. Does that mean I didn’t enjoy it? No, it just means that all things pass and while Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a fine movie, it’s no longer something I have deep feelings about.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Futurism
Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2017
Sci-Fi fans rejoice, for 2017 made the nerd stuff of fantastical imaginations cool once more, which means an extra proliferation of movies that coalesce with the very essence of space, science, technology, super powers, and various other themes resting on the contingency of 'what if?'
By George Herman8 years ago in Futurism
'Spirited Away' and 'Alien'
"Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place." Through the Looking Glass. In the beginning of Spirited Away, Chihiro witnesses subtle changes in her parents behavior, as their curiosity for an abandoned theme park grows. They start to forget about Chihiro and end up feasting on unexplained food that just appeared in a restaurant. As their eating the food grows more disgusting and piglike, they slowly turn into pigs, to the horror of Chihiro.
By Public Mistake8 years ago in Futurism
Warwick Davis Is Coming To 'Star Wars: Rebels' & Bringing Another Expanded Universe Character Back To The Canon
Star Wars is back, and bigger than ever. But unless you're a fan of the old Expanded Universe, you're unlikely to have ever heard the name 'Rukh.' For old-school Star Wars fans, it's a name we never expected to hear again.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Netflix's 2017 Lineup Includes 3 Underrated Sci-Fi Flicks You Haven't Yet Seen
Netflix has added a new selection of movies and episodic series to its ever-growing catalog of videos available for direct streaming. Known for showcasing a wide variety of content — from well-known titles like Captain America: Civil War to lesser-known modern cult classics like Hot Fuzz — now #Netflix has added three sci-fi films that every fan of the genre needs to see. The new additions are substantial, but these three titles in particular are definitely ones you'll want to see before they're gone.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Back To The Future(world): Where Could 'Westworld' Visit Next?
Fans of #HBO's #Westworld will know that the expansive world of Delos doesn't just revolve around Dolores and co.. Michael Crichton's 1973 film established that there are whole other theme park worlds, meaning that the wealthy aren't just confined to blowing the brains out of brothel madams in a great American Adventure. We had Romanworld, Medievalworld, Futureworld, and Spaworld for the discerning guest.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Macho Macho Man: The Theory About The Message Hidden In 'Predator'
On the surface, 1987's #Predator is just another Aliens-esque beat em' up where hardened fighters square off against an alien menace. While Arnie was busy getting to the "choppa," his fellow commandos were busy being sliced and diced by the alien dreadlocked menace, is there actually more of a statement on masculinity than we first thought? While John McTiernan's film might seem like a gory romp through the jump, the deaths of the crew seem to be more of a symbolic representation of their overcompensating masculinity than first thought.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
A Netflix Movie to Avoid: 'Parallels' Reviewed
If you're like me and like to binge watch movies and TV shows on Netflix than you've probably come across one or two movies that have surprised you for all the wrong reasons. #Netflix seems to cater for almost anything you're heart could desire (well within reason) and sometimes it's hard to tell a turkey from an audience favorite. I'm usually a decent judge of character when it comes to movies however recently the "movie" Parallels blindsided me and I was left scratching my head for most of the evening. Good quality #scifi lovers be warned, this movie isn't anything new...
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Episode 8: Is General Leia Organa a Leader and a Soldier/Jedi?
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens has started the new trilogy in the Star Wars franchise. It is the first new film in the series' continuity since the 1983 film of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of The Jedi. There hasn't been a new Star Wars film since 2005 and the Star Wars films released between 2001 and 2005 were all prequels to the original trilogy of Star Wars films. Which makes the span of over 30 years between Star Wars: Episode VI and Star Wars: Episode VII. There was a lot of doubt from long time fans of the Star Wars franchise if a new film would ever be spawned, and now an entire trilogy is in the works. The end of 2015 saw the premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, and Star Wars: Episode VIII is currently under production; the film will address many of the questions fans still have after Episode VII's conclusion. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens answered some of the questions on people's minds as to what happened to the characters of the original Star Wars trilogy between the events of Episode VI and Episode VII but left much of these character's histories unaddressed. Han Solo and Leia Organa's relationship was only touched upon, though it was explained in Episode VII as Han and Leia having marital problems, along with a conflicted son who wants to rule the galaxy, and Leia Organa returning to lead in the rebellion against the First Order. Luke Skywalker was only addressed in passing word, which also left his character with a screen time of a few seconds at the conclusion of the film; however, it was confirmed that Luke Skywalker goes into exile at an undiscolosed location after facing the Knights of Ren, whom are disciples of Supreme Leader Snoke. And as to what all three of the main characters of the original trilogy have done between the span of time is also unknown to the audience. Star Wars: Episode VII only showed the audience where the main characters of the original trilogy ended up, though the time in between films could have been filled with many adventurous exploits for any or all three stars of the original trilogy. The next chapter in this new trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VIII will most likely address the timeline of events between Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, possibly creating a layout of events that led the main characters of the story to where they are today; Episode VII also drew up more questions on the Star Wars universe than it answered which means the next film in the series will likely depict our titular characters in flashback sequences of what they were doing between the Fall of the Empire and the Rise of the First Order. One character's history which needs to be answered in flashbacks and told by word of mouth is that of General Leia Organa. Every character of the original trilogy deserves to have their history explored and displayed to the audience but Princess/General Leia Organa's past needs to be fully explored if her current place in the Star Wars universe expands to a larger role than just the General of the new rebellion. The reason General Organa's role in the Star Wars universe is likely to expand is that her blood-line and lineage have been sorely overlooked; Leia's relation to Luke Skywalker doesn't just mean she's related to the famous Luke Skywalker or that she is the daughter of the infamous Darth Vader. Leia is a member of the Skywalker bloodline, a bloodline that has been filled with force-wielding individuals and Leia is no exception to her lineage. There was no room for the thread to be explored in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, in terms of addressing Leia's lineage and her force-wielding capabilities; the film was focused on Luke Skywalker's rise as a Jedi and didn't expand on Leia's lineage or the possibility of Leia becoming a Jedi even though Luke repeatedly told Leia she held the same power he had. The next film in the series should have seen Leia Organa take on the role of the first female protagonist Jedi in the Star Wars series, but that's not how it turned out. Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens only introduced the audience to Leia Organa as a General in the current rebellion, not explaining the time between Episode VI and Episode VII either makes it possible for Princess Leia to have undergone a Jedi journey similar to that of her brother's journey to becoming a jedi, Luke Skywalker which ultimately led Leia Organa to becoming General Organa. The events may not have been shown on-screen but there is still plausibility in the notion that Leia Organa may have become a Jedi in the time between the events of Star Wars: Episode VI and Episode VII. Hopefully the next chapter in the Star Wars series will provide some explanation as to what General Leia has been doing since Return of the Jedi.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Loved 'Blade Runner 2049'? Then Check Out These Six Other Sensational SciFi Movies
It’s safe to say that — despite its box-office troubles — Blade Runner 2049 is making waves in the world of cinema. Visually stunning and filled to the brim with captivating sequences, Blade Runner 2049 is a pensive and finely-crafted film that stands apart from 2017’s other offerings. Indeed, many critics have highlighted that meditative movies aren't released in mainstream cinemas as much anymore.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Futurism