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The best science fiction movies from every decade.

Best Space Opera Movies of All Time
Space opera movies are the lifestream of mainstream sci-fi. For those who have never heard the term before, outer space operas are shows and films that deal with people who are traveling through space. So, mainstream movies like Star Wars and series like Star Trek both would be part of this genre.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: 'Aftermath: Empire's End' Hints That Snoke Is a Being from the Unknown Regions...
Who is Supreme Leader Snoke? Introduced in The Force Awakens, the powerful being behind the First Order is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The novelization of The Force Awakens revealed that Snoke witnessed the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire from afar, that he watched the New Republic's birth pains, and that he focused his attentions particularly on Ben Solo. No surprise, then, that a Lucasfilm exec recently confirmed that Snoke isn't human!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars': 'Bloodline' & 'Phasma' Books Hint at the Fall of Kylo Ren and the Rise of the First Order
Back in 2015, Star Wars fans were shocked to learn the true identity of Kylo Ren. Born under the name of Ben Solo, this dark side warrior was actually the son of Han and Leia. Heartbreakingly, the Force Awakens ended with a tragic act of patricide, where Ben impaled his father on his cruel, crackling lightsaber.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Noomi Rapace Plays Seven Roles In The Phenomenal 'Seven Sisters' Trailer
Every now and again an actor gets the chance to really push the envelope. Think along the lines of Tatiana Maslany in Orphan Black, or James McAvoy in Split. These roles that challenge actors; they test their mettle. If the first trailer for upcoming sci-fi thriller Seven Sisters is anything to go by, Noomi Rapace, who you might recognize from Prometheus and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, has taken on just such a role.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
How Morgan Tackles Very Real Philosophical Questions—and Gives Dark Answers...
Science-fiction has always been a vehicle to explore the deepest, darkest questions of philosophy. The best science-fiction writers use the genre to hold up a mirror to our society, leading us to question our place in the world; that's why science-fiction is a transformative genre, with a tremendous amount of power. Morgan, released on September 2nd, is no different; the film explores some fascinating philosophical questions, and its climax leaves us with some very disturbing answers...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
How 'Independence Day: Resurgence' Passes On The Torch!
It's hard to believe that Independence Day was released 20 years ago. The film's still a classic, with rich humor and engaging characters, but last weekend it became something else. It became the first step in building a new franchise! With the release of Independence Day: Resurgence, Roland Emmerich has revisited his much-loved brainchild and breathed new life into it. His hope is that this sequel's star will shine as brightly as the original, and we'll soon find out whether or not he's right.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Five Reasons Why 'Independence Day' Is A Sci-Fi Classic!
The excitement is building for Independence Day: Resurgence, and in hopeful expectation I've rewatched the classic film (and reread the novel). Whatever your thoughts about the sequel, the fact remains that Independence Day is among the most dearly-loved films of science-fiction fans - but why did it work so well? Here are five crucial reasons...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Jurassic World' Almost Featured This Hybrid Dinosaur, But It Could Appear In The Next Installment
Whether you were a fan of the Indominus Rex or not, you may be interested to know that it wasn't the only hybrid dinosaur that was intended to appear in 2015's Jurassic World. More hybrids were initially conceived, they just never made it to the theatrical cut. However, one of the artist who worked on the concept renditions for the dinosaurs in Jurassic World just released images of a hybrid cut from the film.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Live-Action King Kong Series Based On 'King Of Skull Island' Books Is Currently In Development
After Kong: Skull Island opened the door for another generation of fans to get into King Kong, it isn't surprising to hear of yet another Kong-based project in development.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
How Jurassic World 2 Can Avoid the Mistakes the Lost World' Made with Jeff Goldblum's Saucy, Sassy Dr. Ian Malcolm
Jeff Goldblum finds a way ... back to his beloved roles of the '90s. After returning as David Levinson in Independence Day: Resurgence, Goldblum is reentering the park as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World 2, which has fans of the original raptor-ously excited.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
A Classic Jurassic Park Dinosaur Is Returning for Jurassic World 2'
As we all eagerly await a look at the next installment in the Jurassic World franchise, a few images were snagged by a passerby of the #JurassicWorld2 set. The images aren't much, but they're enough to confirm the reintroduction of the Dilophosaurus.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
We're Grooting For You: James Gunn Confirms How 'Guardians' Post-Credits Sets Up 'Infinity War'
While James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 still (Star-)lords it over the MCU, fans of the outer space adventure are still talking about secret cameos, post-credit scenes, and where the franchise will go next. Rarely has a sci-fi film had such an impact on a franchise's continuing future, but now director James Gunn has revealed one more newsworthy tidbit of information ahead of next year's brawling Avengers: Infinity War.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism