Can science fiction wake us up to our climate reality?
Can science fiction wake us up to our climate reality? I wouldn’t imagine a Kim Stanley Robinson novel would reach enough people, but a blockbuster...
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Help NASA get to Mars
If you have an idea for reusing space trash, NASA would like to hear it.
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Some gems are hidden on this list of top 100 sci-fi films
There aren’t many surprises on the top half of Time Out’s list of 100 best science fiction movies, but you’ll find some sleepers in the...
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Some new sci-fi for you to read
This Washington Post column rounds up some interesting new science fiction books for your consideration
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Shakespeare’s influence on science fiction
What does Shakespeare have to do with science fiction? Plenty. The Bard’s works have been the inspiration for stories about robots and AI. Here are...
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That “life-carrying” Mars meteorite was debunked again
A new study of a 1980s Mars meteorite debunks the theory that it carried proof of ancient life on the Red Planet.
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‘Quantum Leap’ is the latest sci-fi series to get a reboot
I just saw the news that the old time-travel series ‘Quantum Leap’ is being rebooted by NBC. I know lots of people who are fans,...
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Fans are still trying to figure out what ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ is all about
Ever since ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ was released late last year, viewers are trying to make sense of what it all means. Everyone has their own...
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Disney is bringing Real Steel to TV
Remember the science fiction movie ‘Real Steel” about robot boxers? Disney wants to turn it into a TV series.
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If you want optimistic scifi, then hopepunk is for you
Is hopepunk the antidote to grimdark, wonders this BBC analysis of the emerging science fiction sub-genre.
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You probably haven’t seen these 10 recent science fiction films
As the headline of this story predicts, these are 10 recent science fiction movies that you probably haven’t seen. Actually, I’ve seen one of them,...
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These are the 6 worst-case scenarios for AI
Killer robots are a common trope in #scifi, but there are worse outcomes for AI gone wrong Here are 6 worst-case scenarios.
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These 5 great sci-fi movies were made with virtually no budget
This list of 5 great #scifi #movies made on a shoestring budget reminds us that you don’t need to spend a ton of money to...
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Taking a closer look at the relevance of Max Headroom
As someone who watched Max Headroom during its original run in the 80s, I thoroughly enjoyed this modern interpretation of the character and think it...
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A look back at The Matrix videogames
With the release of ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ it seems like this would be a good time to look back on the history of The Matrix...
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10 Sci-fi movies to look out for in 2022
Which science fiction movies are you looking forward to in 2022? Here are 10 to look out for. I’ll pick any film here that’s not...
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Are these the best sci-fi TV shows of 2021?
I’m so behind on my TV watching that of the 5 shows chosen for this list of the best science fiction television shows of 2021,...
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Enjoy these underappreciated sci-movies from the 2000s
Need more underappreciated science fiction movies for your to-watch list? Here are 5 from the 2000s.
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Science fiction set in 2022 didn’t predict it to be a nice year
As bad as things might seem as we turn the calendar to 2022, it’s not as bad as the year 2022 was imagined it would...
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Dangerous Visions and New Worlds sounds like an interesting read
‘Dangerous Visions and New Worlds’ sounds like an interesting read. It’s a collection of essays that explore various aspects of science fiction from the 1960s...
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Comparing year-end best sci-fi movie lists
It’s interesting to compare Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the 10 best science fiction movies of 2021 with the one from Slashfilm.
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New to a certain sci-fi or fantasy author? Here’s where to start
This is fun. author Jo Walton goes through her science fiction and bookshelf and makes suggestions of which book you should read first if an...
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If these are 2021’s top sci-fi movies, then it wasn’t a good year
This list that attempts to rank the top 10 science fiction movies of 2021 underscores the fact that while there were some great genre movies...
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Catch up on Slate’s sci-fi short stories from last year
I never thought of Slate as a venue for science fiction, but they have published several stories from a variety of writers in the past...
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Copy the iconic style of The Matrix with these affordable sunglasses
One of the most recognizable things about The Matrix esthetic is the collection of cool sunglasses worn by the characters, each with their own distinctive,...
