sci-fi
‘Planet of the Apes’ at 20 – Review
Studio interference and a rushed production marred Tim Burton’s ‘Planet of the Apes’, which at 20 still lacks the inspiration of the original. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreThe Midnight Sky (2020) Review
George Clooney directs and stars in Netflix Original film ‘The Midnight Sky’, adapted from Lily Brooks-Dalton’s novel “Good Morning Midnight”. Joseph Wade reviews.
Read MoreDune (1984) – What David Lynch Got Right
Much maligned by audiences, critics and even the director himself, David Lynch’s 1984 Hollywood adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel ‘Dune’ remains deserving of cult status. Louis B Scheuer explores why.
Read MoreAdam Driver to Star in Sam Raimi Produced Sci-Fi Thriller ’65’
Recent Oscar nominee Adam Driver finds work in mysterious original sci-fi thriller ’65’ from ‘A Quiet Place’ scribes and Sam Raimi. News story by George Taylor.
Read MoreBlockbuster Filmmaking and Transmedia Storytelling at the Great Pit of Carkoon
How the Great Pit of Carkoon in ‘Star Wars – Return of the Jedi’ is an example of commodified transmedia storytelling and blockbuster filmmaking. Essay by Jacob Davis.
Read More5 Movies About Time Travel for People Who Don’t Like Sci-Fi
The Vast of Night (2019) Review
‘The Vast of Night’, available exclusively on Amazon, is proof that “small-scale storytelling can sometimes be more captivating than the flashiest and most elaborate blockbusters”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreThe Host (2006) Review
Bong Joon-ho feature ‘The Host’ is not only “a smart and entertaining thriller, but a tender family drama and a rip-roaring comedy.” Sam Sewell-Peterson’s review.
Read MoreUnderwater (2020) Review
Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel and T.J. Miller star in Christopher Eubank directed Sci-Fi ‘Underwater’ (2020). Full movie review courtesy of Jacob Davis.
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