Science Fiction Archives

Pulling at ‘Threads’: The Bleak Anti-War Film You Need to Watch

Anyone check on the Doomsday clock lately?

‘After Blue’ is the Hair-Raising Sci-Fi Acid Western of your Dreams

Listen. This one isn’t going to be for everyone. But if you’re a freak who loves goop and Gucci rifles, you’d do well to visit ‘After Blue.’

‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ and the Question of Robotic Love

By Aurora Amidon

Are machines really capable of feeling emotion? And what is love, really, anyway?

Getting to Know You/rself: The Confrontational Humanism of ‘Moon’

By Meg Shields

Time to add ‘Moon’ to the “Quarantine Vibes” pile.

The 20 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of 2020

By Christopher Campbell

Speculative fiction offered us little desired escapism this year, but the best of these genres still affected us greatly.

DP Jeff Cronenweth on Selecting the Tools to Shoot ‘Tales from the Loop’

By Brad Gullickson

We chat with the cinematographer about how determining color and focus are essential to achieving narrative.

Watch ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell

We recommend classic sci-fi movies referenced in the new Netflix animated feature. For your kids.

The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of 2019

By Christopher Campbell

We rank this year’s speculative fiction, from the latest in family-friendly superhero fare to sex-filled space odysseys.

Talking Greek Gods and ‘Astronaut’ with Richard Dreyfuss

By Brad Gullickson

We try to talk with the actor about his new film ‘Astronaut,’ but we quickly sidetrack into a philosophical exploration of the only rageful gods humanity deserves.