science fiction

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) "Not All Men": Meteors and Toxic Masculinity
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E7) “Not All Men”: Meteors & Toxic Masculinity

Picture a world where women live in fear of men’s violent outbursts. This all too relevant scenario is where episode 7 of the Twilight Zone reboot begins.

STARFISH: A Melancholic, Beguiling & Tender Take On The Apocalypse
STARFISH: A Melancholic, Beguiling & Tender Take On The Apocalypse

Starfish’s reach might ultimately exceed its grasp, yet the film still succeeds as an immersive, stunningly crafted apocalyptic sci-fi.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: ONLY
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: ONLY

The idea of a future where women are valued only for their ability to repopulate doesn’t seem far-fetched today, giving Only an undercurrent of terror.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E6) “Six Degrees of Freedom”: A Trip To Mars Takes A Surprising Turn

Though not perfect by any means, “Six Degrees of Freedom” is arguably the most thought-provoking episode of this season of The Twilight Zone.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E5) "The Wunderkind": Satire That Takes Itself Too Seriously
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E5) “The Wunderkind”: Satire That Takes Itself Too Seriously

Wunderkind has solid ideas and the potential to be a potent political satire, yet it falls into the same trappings as previous episodes in the sense that its message is too obvious.

FAST COLOR: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Will Save Us All

A rare superhero movie that highlights the ordinary alongside the extraordinary, Fast Color is a bold and breathtaking spin on the genre that deserves to be seen as widely as any movie released under the Marvel banner.

MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute to TV Auteur Dan Curtis
MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS: Engaging Tribute To TV Auteur Dan Curtis

Dan Curtis was a fascinating and talented filmmaker, and Master of Dark Shadows helps fill an information void where he’s concerned.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E4) "A Traveler": Steven Yeun Is Perfect In An Imperfect Episode
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E4) “A Traveler”: Steven Yeun Is Perfect In An Imperfect Episode

The fourth episode of The Twilight Zone revival suffers from some of the same flaws as the previous three episodes, but this might be the best episode yet.

ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime
ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime

Cannon Films attempted to get into the animation market in 1986 – and the result was a hated film that remains out of print to this day.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: "Replay" (S1E3): Unsubtle Storytelling Undermines A Powerful Message
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E3) “Replay”: Unsubtle Storytelling Undermines A Powerful Message

Three episodes in and the new Twilight Zone has been way too blatant so far, hopefully the remaining episodes aren’t as predictable.

How Sonoya Mizuno Became The Filmmaker's Scalpel
How Sonoya Mizuno Became The Filmmaker’s Scalpel

Sonoya Mizuno is part of a generation of actors finally receiving interesting parts due to Hollywood’s growing celebration of diversity on screen.

WILLIAM: Evolution Of Meh
WILLIAM: Evolution Of Meh

Though with a premise that sounds intriguing, William is a curio taken in entirely the wrong direction.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: A Reminder to Revisit the Original Series Instead
THE TWILIGHT ZONE S1E1&2: A Reminder To Revisit The Original Series Instead

While Peele’s The Twilight Zone is an improvement compared to the previous reboots, viewers are better off revisiting Serling’s original series.

How Motion Capture Technology Is Changing Storytelling Expectations
How Motion Capture Technology Is Changing Storytelling Expectations

We take a look back at motion capture technology, including its beginnings, its present uses, and the recent rises in de-aging technology.

CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi

With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment.