• Star Wars: The Cat-Like Tooka Creatures Explained

    Turns out that tookas have been in the Star Wars universe for quite a while, appearing multiple times in both of the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, but this is the first time they've appeared in a live-action Star Wars property.

    By Devon Forward November 28th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Matrix Is The Best Sci-Fi Movie Ever

    The Matrix changed the world forever with its brilliant script, iconic aesthetic, and unique approach to action. We think it's so good, in fact, that it should be considered the best sci-fi movie ever made. Allow us to convince you.

    By Dylan Roth November 25th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Back To The Future Is The Best Sci-Fi Movie Of All Time

    Back to the Future blew audiences away with its humor, heart, and time-traveling antics. We're not just fans of Marty McFly's legendary film -- we think it's the best sci-fi movie ever made. Hop in the DeLorean, grab your skateboard, and allow us to convince you.

    By Ben Kaye November 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: Everything You Need To Know About The Aqualish

    The Aqualish species make their latest appearance in chapter 12 of The Mandalorian, "The Siege," looting the Armorer's lair on Nevarro. This isn't exactly out of character for the Aqualish, who have something of a reputation for rudeness, crudeness and unlawful antics.

    By Pauli Poisuo November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: Everything You Need To Know About Dark Troopers

    Color has always played a key role in the battles of Star Wars, from lightsabers to laser bolts. A natural question, then: "What if stormtroopers, but in black?" Here's what you need to know about Dark Troopers, and the role they might play on The Mandalorian.

    By Eric Betts November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Children Of Men Is The Best Sci-Fi Movie Of All Time

    Children of Men is a bleak journey into a world ravaged by mass infertility. We believe its stellar performances, innovative camerawork, and unique script make it the best sci-fi movie of all time. Allow us to convince you with this journey into Alfonso's Cuaron's dystopian masterpiece.

    By Steven Tye November 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Behind-The-Scenes Dune Moment That Shocked Jason Momoa

    In an interview with Men's Health, the Dune actor opened up about a moment during production that left him so happy it almost brought him to tears. The experience involved a scene featuring Jason Momoa's character Duncan Idaho and Javier Bardem's Stilgar, an actor Momoa said was "like a god to me."

    By Abbey White November 19th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Arrival Is The Best Sci-Fi Movie Of All Time

    Arrival is a thrilling look at language, humanity, and the nature of time. It's so spectacular, in fact, that we think it's the best sci-fi movie ever made. Allow us to explain why, from Amy Adams' performance to the story's cerebral roots.

    By Don Kaye November 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: Who Are The Nite Owls?

    This season of Disney+'s The Mandalorian has been a frog egg buffet of callbacks and connections to the outer reaches of the Star Wars canon. The latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Chapter 11: The Heiress," is no different, as it features Bo-Katan and the Nite Owls.

    By Robert Balkovich November 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: The Quarren Explained

    In the old canon, Quarrens were an amphibious species derogatorily referred to as "squid heads." They hailed from the oceanic planet of Mon Cala, home to both the trap-perceiving Mon Calamari and some of the most on-the-nose names in the galaxy far, far away. Here is their story.

    By Tom Meisfjord November 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: Bo-Katan's Backstory Explained

    How did she come by the Darksaber in the first place? And how did she end up here? These are the critical questions, and Bo-Katan's backstory goes a long way toward providing the answers.

    By Eric Betts November 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Bizarre Sean Connery Sci-Fi Movie You've Never Seen

    Over the course of his career, the late Sir Sean Connery played all sorts of characters. But there's one cinematic feat many may not know Connery pulled off, a strange flick starring the late Scotsman that you probably have ever seen: Zardoz, released in February 1974.

    By AJ Caulfield October 31st, 2020 Read More
  • The Back To The Future Detail That Fans Find Worrying

    The beloved time travel series Back to the Future is packed with iconic lines and small details that fans still might miss after several re-watchings, but there's one line from the first film in the trilogy that has some fans worried about its connotation.

    By Ian Goldstein October 22nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Back To The Future 2 Had A Different Jennifer

    The adventures of Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) are beloved all over the world, so it's difficult to imagine that production on all three was anything less than a cakewalk. In reality, that could not be any further from the truth.

    By Shane O'Neill October 14th, 2020 Read More
  • The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 2020

    It's a great time to a be sci-fi fan, but which films should you be watching? Without further ado, here are the best sci-fi movies of 2020.

    By Phil Archbold October 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Blade Runner Flopped At The Box Office

    On a $30 million budget, Blade Runner only raked in around $41 million by the time it left the big screen, meaning it didn't turn much of a profit for Warner in the end. Here's why Blade Runner, one of the most well-regarded movies of the sci-fi canon, didn't reach its full money-making potential.

    By Shane O'Neill October 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Backstory Of Dune's Fremen Explained

    To access this story, you have to empathize with the Fremen, a people who live far removed (geographically, chronologically, and otherwise) from the imperial culture from which Paul Atreides hails. The Fremen serve as both the Dune series' heart and its narrative backbone. This is their story.

    By Alex G. September 30th, 2020 Read More