Movies have always been a wonderful outlet for exploring the future and looking at what society might be like decades from now. There have been so many movies looking at our world (and others) in the future, and posing what they might be like. Sure, many look at the utopian aspects of the future, but
The Twilight Zone was an American science-fiction show that first aired in the 1950s. It was considered one of the most groundbreaking TV shows of all time. The series has been remade on two occasions – once in the 1980s, and once in 2002, but the original remains the best. Widely considered to be one
From transporting us to galaxies far, far away to dropping us into outlandish scenarios where the singularity has struck, sci-fi is a surreal cinema genre with widespread appeal that continues to capture our imaginations. Its appeal could stem from the whimsical alternate realities we dream could be real or its poignant representations of modern life,
The Star Trek franchise has brought compelling science fiction content to our TV screens for decades and has many memorable characters that have made their way into pop culture. Star Trek is beloved by many science fiction fans, and everyone has their favorite series and character. The Original Series premiered years ago, in 1966, and
Remember that time when liking science fiction made you a loser? We’re not sure when it became cool to be a geek, but we’re not complaining about it. Finally, people are understanding that sci-fi films are epic and there’s nothing wrong with declaring your love for time travel and aliens. If you’re still new to
David Lynch is one of the great minds of modern cinema, and one of the most unusual and cerebral filmmakers of all time. Renowned as one of the great storytellers of his age, David Lynch has developed a reputation for being one of the most unique directors in the industry. His work has met with
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or on Mars) for the duration of your life, you’ll know that the human race is kind of obsessed with aliens. Thanks to pop culture and movies such as E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial and Alien, we’ve all grown to believe that aliens are these little green monsters with big
It is not only blockbusting Hollywood movies that have huge production budgets. Often the producers behind some of TV’s biggest shows have pockets just as deep as those financing films on the big screen. Sometimes it is worth the risk and a huge budget results in great TV, see Game of Thrones, but other times
If you thought it wasn’t possible to foresee the future, you might want to reconsider. For years, people have been using sci-fi stories to make predictions of what’s to come, and a lot of them have turned out to be true. Their forecasts for the future have been as precise as those from The Simpsons;
Everyone has at least heard of The X-Files, and for a good reason too! The hit show became an instant classic when it first aired in the 1990s, and has since become a cult favorite that still to this day brings in new generations of viewers wanting to get in on the action. Critics often
In recent years, it has become apparent to fans both old and new, that Farscape has been incredibly underrated. Much like Joss Whedon’s ‘Firefly,’ it seems to have resurfaced many years later. Of course, with streaming services on the up, and remakes coming left, right, and center, fans are asking themselves if Farscape might be
Battlestar Galactica is a science fiction series that takes the genre to another level, incorporating many themes and questions that we deal with in real life. The show takes on a political slant and includes a great deal of religious and ethical inspection. It deals with many of the issues that are relevant in society
The term geek can mean a lot of things. However, one thing is for sure – most geeks have an affinity for owning the latest gadgets. So, here is a list of four gadgets that are a must for every geek. If you don’t currently own any of these, make sure you get them right away.
We all want different things from a movie set in the far flung reaches of space. Some people want to see glittering new worlds that we could have only dreamed of, hidden in the darkness between the stars. Some people want the empty expanses of space to remain just that – cold, empty, and vast,
There are so many actors working in the industry, but we only really know of a handful of them. Many stars work for years in obscurity before they actually become well-known and achieve the success and recognition so many of them crave. A lot of actors will land an iconic role, and it will catapult
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