Why ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Is Still Worth Your Time
It may have bombed at the box office, but ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ proves why the franchise will continue to resonate with fans.
What Netflix’s ‘Raising Dion’ Can Teach Us About Fear, Superheroes, And Parenting
‘Raising Dion’ thrives on character development, not cliffhangers — and its heartwarming mom-kid team will give you something to root for the whole show.
DS9:14: What ‘Star Trek’ Teaches Us About Humanity And Capitalism
Science fiction often shows us a human tale through an imaginary lens. But writing believable humans without capitalism and community is next to impossible.
Brad Pitt Star Power Saves Self-Sabotaging ‘Ad Astra’
‘Ad Astra’ is essentially Brad Pitt’s one-man show. And he shines.
Revisiting ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’—Ep. 13: ‘The Storyteller’
Sisko attempts to resolve a land dispute between two rival Bajoran factions while O’Brien tries to prevent the destruction of a Bajoran village.
Here’s A Wish List For ‘Star Trek: Picard’
If what we see in ‘Star Trek: Picard’ are the same old ideas we’re fed by thought police, it will be a disappointment and a betrayal to the original series.
What The Evolution Of The ‘Star Trek’ Franchise Says About The Shifting TV Landscape
To better understand how important ‘Star Trek’ is to reading the TV climate, it’s worth looking at what happened the last time it was so popular.
Maternal Instincts Shine In The Cold, Robot World Of ‘I Am Mother’
It’s sort of terrifying to see a robot nurse cradle a baby. The child grows, with no human contact. Daughter smiles at Robot Mother, although she’s never seen a human smile.
A Literary Exploration Of The Differences Between Man And Machine
Venerable British novelist Ian McEwan’s latest, ‘Machines Like Me,’ imagines an intriguing, but ultimately disappointing, past where Alan Turing never died and humanity is forced to confront advanced artificial intelligence in the 1980s.
How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Reminds Us That Masculinity Is Good
The series recaptures one of the greatest virtues of science fiction long gone missing in other genres: a strong, self-sacrificing, masculine hero.
Do Androids Dream Of Humanity And Empathy?
Martin L. Shoemaker’s debut science fiction novel, ‘Today I Am Carey,’ asks if robots will become part of our family in the future and, if so, can androids truly be kind or is the emulation of human feelings enough?
Inside The Life And Christianity Of Legendary Sci-Fi Author Gene Wolfe
The legendary sci-fi author’s reputation has waned in recent years, but his death is a chance to reevaluate Wolfe’s remarkable world-building and singular talent.
‘Golden State’ Depicts A World When Telling The Truth Becomes A Crime
Ben H. Winters’ detective novel ‘Golden State’ tells of a dystopian future where honesty is rigorously policed, and succeeds as thought-provoking entertainment.
Indie Sci-Fi Authors Are Upending Traditional Publishing, And It’s Turned Into A War
As mainstream sci-fi publishing has gotten more and more political, writers have discovered there’s a huge market for apolitical, independent books.
Black Mirror’s Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Movie ‘Bandersnatch’ Is A Technical Tour De Force
‘Bandersnatch’ is a breakthrough experiment in audience interactivity, and driving Internet obsessives to geek out over its endless potential story permutations.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘No Exit’ And ‘Deadlock’
Galactica is literally and figuratively falling apart, while humanity struggles with Cylon integration.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘The Oath’ And ‘Blood On The Scales’
Gaeta and Zarek lead a coup against Roslin and Adama over the proposed alliance with Cylons, plus a host of vendettas.
How Upending Its Hidden Assumptions Can Deepen Your Read Of Science Fiction
Which foundational ideas, assumptions, and seemingly-semantic debates mold how we interpret our world in relation to science and faith?
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘The Hub’ And ‘Revelations’
Season Four’s first half climaxes with a battle, a high-stakes stand-off, and a brutal plot twist.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘Guess What’s Coming to Dinner?’ And ‘Sine Qua Non’
Humans and rebel Cylons form an alliance to find Earth, but events immediately conspire to destroy it.
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