The Classic Sci-Fi Movies Fans Of Altered Carbon Need To Watch
Luckily, Altered Carbon fans devastated by the show's cancellation can console themselves by revisiting a couple of sci-fi epics that clearly influenced it.
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The Backstory Of Dune's Bene Gesserit Explained
The Bene Gesserit are one of the most formidable powers in Dune. This is their entire story. -
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. -
The Entire History Of Dune's House Atreides
We're here to break down Dune's storied clan, House Atreides, from their mythical origins to their strange, star-strewn legacy. -
Why The Train From Back To The Future Means More Than You Think
Back to the Future III features many familiar faces, but there's one major presence that you may have seen in other movies without even realizing it. Here's why the train from Back to the Future means more than you think. -
Eddie Van Halen Was In Back To The Future And You Didn't Even Know It
Over a career spanning half a century, Eddie Van Halen contributed to numerous memorable moments in pop culture history. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Actors Who Turned Down Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Roles
Whatever the reason, here are a handful of actors who have declined opportunities to star in feature science fiction films, leaving the world to wonder whether the movie would have been better — or worse — had they actually been cast. -
Sci-Fi Movie Theories That Change Everything
There are some ideas about sci-fi movies floating around that are so insightful they could very well be true. -
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. -
Doc Brown's Entire Back To The Future Timeline Explained
From 1985 to 1955 to 1885, here's Doc Brown's entire Back to the Future timeline explained. -
The Tragic Reason Why Elisabeth Shue Replaced Claudia Wells' Role In Back To The Future
Marty McFly's girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, was an important part of the Back to the Future series — but audiences couldn't help but notice that between ther 1985 original classic film and 1987's Back to the Future Part II, her appearance had changed just a bit. Here's why the role was recast. -
Tron: Ares Cast, Director, Plot And More Details
It looks like "Tron 3" (aka "Tron: Ares") is on the way. Get yourself uploaded and zap into everything we know so far. -
Bizarre Storyline Decisions Made In Sci-Fi Movies
Sometimes a storyteller wins us back and justifies their wild ideas — but often, we find ourselves looking back on a work, seeing the possibilities laid out in hindsight, and wondering "Why this?" Here's a look back at some of the most bizarre storyline decisions made in sci-fi movies. -
Sci-Fi Movies That Scientists Can't Stand To Watch
Whether it's thanks to bad science or making science look bad, here are movies some scientists absolutely can't stand to watch. -
Sci-Fi Movies That Have Aged Terribly
If you have a fond memory of some of these flicks, it's best to leave them as gems in your mind because these sci-fi movies have aged terribly. -
The Best Guilty Pleasure Sci-Fi Movies
We definitely aren't judging you for enjoying these science fiction movies. But if you feel a bit guilty about them, we understand. -
The Biggest Plot Holes In Sci-Fi Movies
Here are a few classic sci-fi movies that have asteroid-sized plot holes. -
Terrible Special Effects In Popular Sci-Fi Movies
Here's a look back at some terrible special effects in popular sci-fi movies that took us out of the stories and worlds they were supposed to enrich. -
Netflix Nabs One Of The Decade's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movies
Ready to have your mind blown by those expert purveyors of heady sci-fi, the Wachowskis, and an all-star cast? Netflix just added a movie that may interest you. 2012's Cloud Atlas is now available to watch on the streamer, and if you've never seen it, you're in for a treat. -
The Best Sci-Fi Movies About Cloning
Cloning has been a fixture of science fiction since the genre's inception. Tons of movies examine the thorny subject -- so many, in fact, that it's hard to tell which are worth watching. We're here to help you out, with this list of the best sci-fi movies about cloning around. -
The Real Reason These Sci-Fi Movies Never Got Sequels
If you're curious why they weren't produced, here's why these sci-fi films never got properly sequel-ized.
