Up Against It Explores Life in the Asteroid Belt
For her new novel Laura J. Mixon wanted to tell a story that took a more realistic approach to space adventure.
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress Makes Lunar Rebellion Fun
Robert Heinlein’s classic 1966 novel explores the idea of a lunar colony declaring independence from Earth.
The Dune Miniseries Is a Fascinating Piece of History
The three-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel doesn’t quite hold up, but it’s still fascinating to watch.
Sci-Fi Needs More Dark, Serious Animation
Love, Death + Robots director David S. F. Wilson wants to make an atmospheric animated feature film.
The Man Who Fell to Earth Creates a Believable Alien
The Showtime sequel to Nicolas Roeg’s film takes place 45 years after the events in the original.
The Next Civil War Reads Like Dystopian Realism
The warnings about political violence in Stephen Marche’s latest book are like something out of science fiction.
Historical Novelists and Fantasy Writers Should Be Friends
Author Christopher M. Cevasco says there’s a surprising lack of crossover between the two.
Fantasy Heroes Rarely Go on Strike
The genre often focuses on the politics of feudal systems, but rarely on collective struggle.
Severance Is a Nightmare Vision of Office Life
The Apple TV+ show is one of 2022’s smartest series.