Don’t Look Up Takes Aim at the Media
Adam McKay’s latest film is more than a metaphor for climate change. It’s a hilarious example of satirical sci-fi.
The Matrix Resurrections Is a Movie for Grown-Ups
The subtle beauty of Lana Wachowski’s long-awaited sequel is that it doesn’t care what people think.
Was Voltaire the First Sci-Fi Author?
European history professor Ada Palmer says the 18th-century philosopher’s short story “Micromégas” qualifies as an early example of science fiction.
Brent Spiner’s New Book Is a Star Trek Mem-Noir
The actor, who played Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, says Fan Fiction is a thriller, memoir, black comedy, and novel all in one.
‘The Beast Adjoins’ Is Seriously Creepy Sci-Fi
Let’s just say that the fate of humanity looks pretty bleak in Ted Kosmatka’s horrific short story about an AI uprising.
Terminator: Dark Fate Didn’t Need an Exploding Airplane
The new movie in the franchise is too focused on trying to top the previous films.
Dune Is a Novel Adaptation Done Right
Denis Villeneuve’s version of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel actually respects its source material.
It’s Time to Bring Back Enemy Mine
Barry Longyear’s novella was adapted into a lackluster film in 1985. It’s due for a reboot.
The Battle Over Dungeons & Dragons Was the Ultimate Geek War
After the game’s success in the 1970s, designers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson found themselves in a battle over who should be considered its true creator.