Science Fiction

Retrospective "The Iron Giant" 25th Anniversary Retrospective: Why Being Wrong is A Beautiful Thing

We all missed the mark on Warner Bros.' modern classic - in some ways, it's better that way.

Recent Release"My Old Ass" Review: A Charming, Inventive Coming-of-Age Tale

Megan Park's new dramedy offers moving insights on life, love, and growing up.

Retrospective "Interstellar" 10th Anniversary Retrospective: The Best Bad Movie Ever Made

"Interstellar" sucked then, sucks now, and will always suck... but in the best possible way.

Recent ReleaseReview: "Dune: Part Two" Takes The Franchise to New Heights

It isn't altogether better than its predecessor, but Denis Villeneuve's sequel delivers a solid, and much needed, blockbuster.

Recent Release"Poor Things" Review: Now THIS Is How You Take Down The Patriarchy

Emma Stone's vehicle offers invaluable insight in a kooky, sex-crazed package.

Recent ReleaseReview: "The Creator" is a Visually Compelling, Emotionally Empty Sci-Fi Flick

Gareth Edwards' ambitious AI commentary is a solid but unfocused think-piece.

Modern "Avatar: The Way of Water" Review: A Triumph of Money, a Tragedy of Art

The long-awaited sequel is a feast for the eyes, but beyond that, it's skin and bones.

Modern Review: "Nope" and the Downward Spiral of Excellence

Jordan Peele falls victim to his own success in this intriguing but ultimately disappointing horror flick.

FeaturesE.T. 40th Anniversary Retrospective: How Spielberg's Daddy Issues Created a Hollywood Classic

Four decades later, E.T. is the ultimate testament to friendship, family, and finding inner strength.

FeaturesRetrospective: Ahead of "Dominion," A Look Back At the Original "Jurassic Park"

Almost 30 years later, the franchise has yet to equal its flagship film.

Modern Review: "A.I." Proves That Hollywood Cannot Answer Tough Questions

Spielberg's sci-fi legacy takes a tumble with this confused approach to artificial intelligence.

Modern Review: "Swan Song" Successfully Poses the Question of Cloning

Mahershala Ali shines in the latest edition to Hollywood's love for ethical science fiction.

Modern Review: "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Is Too True To Its Title

The Daniels feast on the multiverse. Sadly, their pants are too small.

ClassicReview: "Alien" Answers The Age-Old Question of the Haunted House

Over four decades later, Ridley Scott's masterpiece is the benchmark for sci-fi horror.

ClassicReview: Flying Saucers, Deadbeat Dads, and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

Spielberg blends introspection and the great beyond in this 70s sci-fi classic.

Modern Review: "Dune" Is The Cinematic Savior Of A Classic Sci-Fi Novel

In the great battle of David vs. Denis, visuals are the trump card.

Modern Review: "Don't Look Up" Makes Us Look Somewhere Even More Important

Adam McKay finds his footing by stomping on American stupidity.