• 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
  • 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
  • The Hugh Jackman Sci-Fi Movie That's Killing It On Netflix

    Ready for a fun flick with plenty of action, heart, and Hugh Jackman? Time to head on over to Netflix. Real Steel, the 2011 sci-fi flick featuring Jackman as a down-on-his-luck trainer of fighting robots, has broken into the streamer's Top Ten for movies in the U.S.

    By Mike Floorwalker September 25th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Crispin Glover Didn't Return For Back To The Future II

    Back to the Future is an iconic series that refuses to give up its place in the annals of pop culture, even 35 years removed from its theatrical debut. But one of its most well-documented conflicts arose around actor Crispin Glover during preparation for Back to the Future II. Here's what went down.

    By Shane O'Neill September 15th, 2020 Read More
  • Donnie Darko Bombed At The Box Office. Here's Why

    Every year, hundreds of movies are released, hoping to make big bucks at the box office. However, if pop culture history proves anything, it's that there are no sure things in cinema: even the most certain blockbusters can fall flat on their faces.

    By Patrick Phillips September 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Meaning Behind The Sandworms In Dune

    Denis Villeneuve has finally unleashed the first full-length trailer for his forthcoming sci-fi epic on the world, and with it the world got a terrifying glimpse of the fabled Arrakis sandworm. The new trailer actually provided a ton of first glimpses, but that sandworm overshadows all the rest.

    By Zach Lisabeth September 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's Why Agent Smith Won't Be In The Matrix 4

    Agent Smith won't be back to challenge Neo in the fourth Matrix film. In a recent interview, Hugo Weaving, who played Agent Smithsaid that unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, he will not return for the upcoming Matrix sequel. Here's the full story behind his absence.

    By Nina Starner August 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Donnie Darko's Ending Explained

    All these years after its release, debates around Donnie Darko's true meaning rage on. Some elements can be adequately explained, while others are ambiguous and ripe for interpretation. We're here to offer insight on both fronts.

    By Ricky Derisz July 17th, 2020 Read More