Science Fiction

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.

Modern "Lightyear:" Neil Armstrong, Creative Confusion, and the Official Death of Pixar

The iconic toy's origin story is a cheap, uninspired cash grab.

FeaturesE.T. 40th Anniversary: 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.

FeaturesAhead of "Dominion," A Look Back At the Original "Jurassic Park"

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

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

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

Modern "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.