science fiction

LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: A New Wave Of Adult Animation
LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: A New Wave Of Adult Animation

Love, Death & Robots was intended for a very niche audience, and for them it’ll prove a masterfully-crafted acid trip that makes for a cathartic experience.

Coogler & Spielberg: A Study of Blockbuster Succession
Coogler & Spielberg: A Study Of Blockbuster Succession

In the annals of cinema history, there have been few filmmakers that were talented, and…

LEVEL 16 – Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once
LEVEL 16: Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once

Level 16 is an excellent short film trapped inside a pretty good full-length feature. Its shortcomings hurt its long-term impact.

THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema
THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema

The Wandering Earth may seem like one small step in the eyes of Western moviegoers, but it is one giant leap for Chinese cinema.

THE CHANGEOVER: A Creepy and Surprisingly Effective Young Adult Supernatural Film
THE CHANGEOVER: A Creepy & Surprisingly Effective Young Adult Supernatural Film

A mature, eerie, and effective coming-of-age story, The Changeover is a definite standout when it comes to young adult films.

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: A Somber Tale Of Superheroes Makes For Engaging Television
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: A Somber Tale Of Superheroes Makes For Engaging Television

The Umbrella Academy is an exciting and free-spirited edition to Netflix’s catalog of binge-able TV series.

WORLD ON A WIRE: Second Sight’s Simulacrum

Second Sight’s revival of World on a Wire is vital for not only highlighting one of Fassbinder’s more underrated efforts, but for resurrecting one of the essential texts of science fiction.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe

Besides some noteworthy acton sequences, Alita: Battle Angel is otherwise a disappointing affair, even moreso given James Cameron’s involvement.

BEFORE WE VANISH: Alien Invasion With A Twist

Before We Vanish is always working in two dimensions at the same time: it’s gross and funny, incisive as a work of modern commentary and blunt as a dozen hammers.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 8, Australian Domination: I AM MOTHER, TOP END WEDDING & LITTLE MONSTERS
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 8, Australian Domination: I AM MOTHER, TOP END WEDDING & LITTLE MONSTERS

This year at Sundance there were six films from Australia, and we were able to catch three: I Am Mother, Top End Wedding and Little Monsters.

IO: Grand Ideas With Underwhelming Execution
IO: Grand Ideas With Underwhelming Execution

A forced romance, lackluster execution, and a tendency to pander to its audience makes IO come up far shorter than it otherwise could’ve been. 

The 'Space Wizards' Argument: Why Sci-Fi and Fantasy Narratives Need To Be Better
The “Space Wizards” Argument: Why Sci-Fi & Fantasy Narratives Need To Be Better

Fantasy and sci-fi films push our suspension of disbelief regularly – but can we complain about them being unrealistic if this is pushed too far?

Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR
Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR

Today we are going to look at the biotech tool called CRISPR that may have the potential to bring the future depicted by Gattaca to life.

Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we examine Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, to see whether it is deserving of its negative reputation.

MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS Season 2: As Bingeable As Ever
MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS Season 2: As Bingeable As Ever

For viewers tired of the gloom and doom of most superhero TV series, Marvel’s Runaways is more than worth escaping to.