14 Significant Sci-Fi Movies with Robots—From the Amazing to the Weird
With tech so common now, we take a look at some of the best movie robots of all time—from charming co-workers who just want to help us out to menacing monsters planning to stomp on us.
Hugo-winning “Murderbot Diaries” books being adapted by Apple TV+
The streaming network that gave us Monarch and Foundation is now creating a science fiction show based on Martha Wells’ books about a self-hacking security droid. More about the show and the original books here.
Santa vs Martians: Watch the weird sci-fi holiday classic now!
Often hailed as a terrible movie, the 1964 film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians carries a weird kind of charm that beckons me. Want to watch? Here’s the whole movie right here…
11 Sci-Fi Versions of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Check out this article for some behind-the-scenes info about Dickens writing this classic, and enjoy a list of sci-fi and fantasy TV shows that have adapted the story for themselves.
Which alien would YOU hang out with? Looking at extraterrestrials from TV, movies, cartoons, and more
There have been LOTS of aliens in TV shows and movies. Sure, some were threatening—but quite a few would be worth meeting and spending time with. Which of these aliens would YOU hang out with? Vote for all your favorite aliens!
Happy Godzilla Day 2024—Toho celebrates the giant monster
Celebrating Godzilla! As Toho celebrates the anniversary of Godzilla’s first movie, we have news about his latest Japanese movie, his new TV show, his new comic book crossover, and more.
Ben Avery Q&A: GHOSTS OF THE FUTURE
The crew of the Tabitha have to deal with a planetoid with deadly secrets, a cosmic maelstrom they cannot escape, and a warship intent on destroying them. Author Ben Avery shares the inspiration(s) for the book, how the novel compares to other space-opera type stories, and what he loves best about these types of stories.
H.G. Wells: Where should you start with his books?
Called by many the “father of science fiction, H.G. Wells (1866-1946) explored the terror behind brand-new scientific ideas. Looking at the legendary author’s classic SF works that were political, realistic—and always entertaining.
Johnny Sokko and Giant Robo—Theme Song, The History, and The Giant Monsters
Celebrating Johnny Sokko and his giant robot (including that catchy theme), the monsters Giant Robo faced, the impact of Giant Robo, and 13 Giant Heroes Who Fight Giant Monsters—including Ultraman, King Kong, and Frankenstein(?).
Q&A: Vincenzo Natali on his sci-fi horror graphic novel TECH: “I’m fascinated by the duality of our relationship to our technology.”
What would humans do if they got their hands on ALIEN TECHNOLOGY? They would exploit it for PROFIT. Check out our interview with filmmaker Vincenzo Natali about his sci-fi graphic novel lamenting the horrors of humans misusing alien technology.
Comparing THE THING 1951 vs. 1982 vs. 2011
The 1938 horror novella by John W. Campbell about an Antarctic research camp and a crash-landed alien has been adapted several times in different media. Let’s talk about the three movies…
Making TERMINATOR: DARK FATE—Behind The Scenes
Go behind the scenes of the underrated 2019 science fiction movie where Sarah Connor teams up with a cyborg and an old classic Terminator to stop a killer robot. See the crew discuss the making of the movie.
Peter David: Complete Star Trek: New Frontier Series: “The best of both worlds.”
Star Trek: New Frontier is a series of novels written by Peter David that features original characters set in the larger Star Trek universe. “The advantage of playing in the Star Trek universe is that you have access to that vast reservoir of possibilities. The disadvantage is that you really can’t change any of the characters. Except that’s not an issue in New Frontier. It’s really the best of both worlds.”
Multiverse Fiction: 22 Diverting Examples of Parallel Universe Stories
Lately, there have been lots of references to alternate realities in pop culture, including the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once. Interested in exploring some of these examples? In the list below were going to look over several cases, ranging from literature, TV, movies, and more.
Star Trek star Michael Dorn is writing a comic book starring STEEL
DC Comics has announced some big changes coming to their lineup of comic book series. One big piece of news is that Star Trek veteran Michael Dorn is writing a new comic book starring Black superhero John Henry Irons, who is a tech genius armored up as Steel.
Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror
The latest big bad in the MCU is the time-travelling villain Kang the Conqueror, one of the most dangerous, most exciting and most confusing villains from the Marvel Universe. It’s a good time to explore Kang’s history, odd angles, powers and motivations.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: 13 Facts About One Of the Most Influential Books in Literature
The novel Frankenstein represents so much to so many. As we celebrate the anniversary, we look back at a number of facts about the author and her novel…
Star Trek: Is Paramount selling Star Trek to another studio?
Does Paramount need to sell off Star Trek to save the company? This can mean either selling its products to another channel or selling the whole brand to another studio. How likely is that?
RIP Kirstie Alley from Star Trek, Cheers
Actress Kirstie Alley (1951-2022), who began her film career in 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 71.
10 Times Gene Roddenberry Hated Star Trek
Gene Roddenberry was very proud of the universe he created, but also very protective. The folks at What Culture outline 10 times he was unhappy with something in the Star Trek universe.