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Independent films
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is planning a new Starship Troopers movie

Neill Blomkamp will direct a new Starship Troopers film based on Heinlein's book, marking the franchise's first live-action entry since 2008.
fromInverse
20 hours ago
Humor

20 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Adventure Deserves Better Than Its Tepid Reception

The 2005 film adaptation of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' deserves appreciation for its humorous portrayal of the universe and its characters.
Independent films
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp is planning a new Starship Troopers movie

Neill Blomkamp will direct a new Starship Troopers film based on Heinlein's book, marking the franchise's first live-action entry since 2008.
fromInverse
20 hours ago
Humor

20 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Adventure Deserves Better Than Its Tepid Reception

The 2005 film adaptation of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' deserves appreciation for its humorous portrayal of the universe and its characters.
more#film-adaptation
#murderbot-diaries
Wearables
fromPolygon
2 months ago

First look at the Murderbot Diaries TV adaptation shows Alexander Skarsgard in the title role, helmet on and off

Apple TV's adaptation of The Murderbot Diaries showcases a humor-driven story about an android grappling with autonomy and human emotions.
fromPolygon
1 day ago
Books

Every Murderbot book is up to 45% off ahead of the Apple TV Plus show

Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries are on sale, coinciding with the upcoming Apple TV Plus adaptation.
Wearables
fromPolygon
2 months ago

First look at the Murderbot Diaries TV adaptation shows Alexander Skarsgard in the title role, helmet on and off

Apple TV's adaptation of The Murderbot Diaries showcases a humor-driven story about an android grappling with autonomy and human emotions.
fromPolygon
1 day ago
Books

Every Murderbot book is up to 45% off ahead of the Apple TV Plus show

Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries are on sale, coinciding with the upcoming Apple TV Plus adaptation.
more#murderbot-diaries
#noah-hawley
OMG science
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Here's your first real look at Alien: Earth... through the eyes of a cat

Alien: Earth, a highly anticipated series, unveils new details through a trailer featuring a cat's perspective on impending Xenomorph chaos.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
UK news

A new Alien: Earth teaser includes the miracle of alien birth

The upcoming series 'Alien: Earth' features teasers that promise a mix of horror and nostalgia, showcasing alien life forms beyond the xenomorph.
OMG science
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Here's your first real look at Alien: Earth... through the eyes of a cat

Alien: Earth, a highly anticipated series, unveils new details through a trailer featuring a cat's perspective on impending Xenomorph chaos.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago
UK news

A new Alien: Earth teaser includes the miracle of alien birth

The upcoming series 'Alien: Earth' features teasers that promise a mix of horror and nostalgia, showcasing alien life forms beyond the xenomorph.
more#noah-hawley
#doctor-who
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Why Doctor Who's latest robot threat is a dangerous AI: 'this is what's happening'

The premiere of Doctor Who's newest season addresses contemporary issues of artificial intelligence through its storyline.
The episode blends classic Doctor Who themes with modern societal concerns about AI.
London startup
fromDecider
2 weeks ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doctor Who' Season 2 on Disney+, where the doctor has to travel through time to get a new companion back to 2025 London

Russell T. Davies's new season of Doctor Who offers a whimsical tone while tackling themes of identity, royalty, and rebellion.
fromInverse
3 days ago
OMG science

15 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Dusted-Off An Old Formula - With A Twist

The episode "The Well" reveals a possible mastermind behind the manipulation of the Doctor Who timeline.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Digital life

Doctor Who 'Lux' review: Hope can change the world

Doctor Who continues to innovate with unique storylines, like a sentient cartoon, keeping the series relevant after 62 years.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Toronto Raptors

Season 2 trailer: 'Doctor Who' goes animated in series first

The new season of 'Doctor Who' premieres April 12 on Disney+, introducing animation and a new companion for the Doctor.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
World politics

20 Years Later, One Crucial Sci-Fi Episode Is Darker Than You Remember

Time travel stories can profoundly impact our perceptions of life and the universe when exploring vast temporal scales.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Why Doctor Who's latest robot threat is a dangerous AI: 'this is what's happening'

The premiere of Doctor Who's newest season addresses contemporary issues of artificial intelligence through its storyline.
The episode blends classic Doctor Who themes with modern societal concerns about AI.
London startup
fromDecider
2 weeks ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doctor Who' Season 2 on Disney+, where the doctor has to travel through time to get a new companion back to 2025 London

Russell T. Davies's new season of Doctor Who offers a whimsical tone while tackling themes of identity, royalty, and rebellion.
fromInverse
3 days ago
OMG science

15 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Dusted-Off An Old Formula - With A Twist

The episode "The Well" reveals a possible mastermind behind the manipulation of the Doctor Who timeline.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Digital life

Doctor Who 'Lux' review: Hope can change the world

Doctor Who continues to innovate with unique storylines, like a sentient cartoon, keeping the series relevant after 62 years.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Toronto Raptors

Season 2 trailer: 'Doctor Who' goes animated in series first

The new season of 'Doctor Who' premieres April 12 on Disney+, introducing animation and a new companion for the Doctor.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
World politics

20 Years Later, One Crucial Sci-Fi Episode Is Darker Than You Remember

Time travel stories can profoundly impact our perceptions of life and the universe when exploring vast temporal scales.
more#doctor-who
#star-wars
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
5 days ago
Independent films

New to stream in May: Sci-fi adaptation 'Murderbot,' Guy Ritchie's magical heist film 'Fountain of Youth' and more

This May, multiple streaming platforms debut intriguing new series across different genres, emphasizing complex narratives and beloved characters.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Science

The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also the Most Realistic According To Science

Star Wars often relies on the trope of missing astronomical maps, but this might be more realistic than fans realize.
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
5 days ago
Independent films

New to stream in May: Sci-fi adaptation 'Murderbot,' Guy Ritchie's magical heist film 'Fountain of Youth' and more

This May, multiple streaming platforms debut intriguing new series across different genres, emphasizing complex narratives and beloved characters.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Science

The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also the Most Realistic According To Science

Star Wars often relies on the trope of missing astronomical maps, but this might be more realistic than fans realize.
more#star-wars
fromBig Think
1 week ago
Silicon Valley

Leadership conundrum: What do Star Wars and Star Trek really mean?

Peter Thiel misinterprets the motifs of 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek', linking them inaccurately to capitalist and communist ideologies.
#fantasy
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Choose Your Own Comedy Improv Show

The audience drives the narrative in Choose Your Own Comedy, making each show unique.
The interactive format blends fantasy and sci-fi elements for comedic adventures.
Shows cater to adults, enhancing the shared comedic experience with audience participation.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Split Fiction: The Kotaku Review

Split Fiction effectively intertwines fantasy and science fiction elements, offering a unique co-op gaming experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Romantasy and BookTok driving a huge rise in science fiction and fantasy sales

Science fiction and fantasy book sales surged 41.3% in 2024, driven largely by the romantasy trend popularized by BookTok.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Choose Your Own Comedy Improv Show

The audience drives the narrative in Choose Your Own Comedy, making each show unique.
The interactive format blends fantasy and sci-fi elements for comedic adventures.
Shows cater to adults, enhancing the shared comedic experience with audience participation.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Split Fiction: The Kotaku Review

Split Fiction effectively intertwines fantasy and science fiction elements, offering a unique co-op gaming experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Romantasy and BookTok driving a huge rise in science fiction and fantasy sales

Science fiction and fantasy book sales surged 41.3% in 2024, driven largely by the romantasy trend popularized by BookTok.
more#fantasy
fromCreativeApplications.Net
1 week ago
Roam Research

Marsokhod-0 (-0) - Horrors of the unknown

Marsokhod-0 creatively combines Lovecraftian themes with Mars exploration, engaging users through a unique interactive experience.
#mars
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

Why we're searching for alien tech in the solar system | Aeon Essays

Extraterrestrial technology may exist within our solar system, challenging humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago

Why we're searching for alien tech in the solar system | Aeon Essays

Extraterrestrial technology may exist within our solar system, challenging humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
more#mars
fromInverse
1 week ago
Independent films

70 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Failure Secretly Changed The Genre Forever

Paramount's investment aimed for realism in space travel through 'Conquest of Space' but faced challenges with execution.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Science Fiction Led Elon Musk to DOGE

Elon Musk's ambitions for humanity's future are deeply linked to his mission of Mars colonization, as influenced by his interpretation of science fiction.
Independent films
fromAnOther
1 week ago

A Guide to the Thrilling Existential Genre Cinema of Alex Garland

Alex Garland's films explore discomfort, human barbarity, and existential themes through a unique lens of science-fiction and horror.
#music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
SF music

20 Musicians Who Should Get to Go to Space Before Katy Perry

Musicians have drawn inspiration from space and science fiction, reflecting a cosmic influence in their works.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Xixoxa's Spaceship: A Space Opera premieres March 22 at an Oakland planetarium

Xixoxa's Spaceship is a space opera featuring themes of love and exploration, premiering at a planetarium in Oakland.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
SF music

20 Musicians Who Should Get to Go to Space Before Katy Perry

Musicians have drawn inspiration from space and science fiction, reflecting a cosmic influence in their works.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Mission District

Xixoxa's Spaceship: A Space Opera premieres March 22 at an Oakland planetarium

Xixoxa's Spaceship is a space opera featuring themes of love and exploration, premiering at a planetarium in Oakland.
more#music
#film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Bruno Dumont Made Spaceships Look Like French Cathedrals to 'Detach Myself' from American Sci-Fi in 'The Empire'

Bruno Dumont explores the genre of science fiction to address complex themes that challenge the limits of naturalism.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

The future used to be sexy, at least in Syd Mead's visionary science-fiction art

Syd Mead's futurist vision contrasts with today's bleak interpretations of technology.
Contemporary media often portrays a sanitized, child-friendly future compared to Mead's complex designs.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Bruno Dumont Made Spaceships Look Like French Cathedrals to 'Detach Myself' from American Sci-Fi in 'The Empire'

Bruno Dumont explores the genre of science fiction to address complex themes that challenge the limits of naturalism.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

The future used to be sexy, at least in Syd Mead's visionary science-fiction art

Syd Mead's futurist vision contrasts with today's bleak interpretations of technology.
Contemporary media often portrays a sanitized, child-friendly future compared to Mead's complex designs.
more#film
#tron
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Film

Go back to the Grid in TRON: Ares trailer

Disney's TRON revolutionized visual effects in film and continues to inspire new projects in its franchise.
fromstupidDOPE
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Jared Leto Enters the Grid in First Trailer for Tron: Ares | stupidDOPE

Tron: Ares revives the franchise with a fresh narrative twist, showcasing a program breaking into the real world instead of a human entering a digital realm.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer

Tron: Ares trailer showcases dark visuals and sets up Jared Leto's character on a critical mission in the real world.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Film

Go back to the Grid in TRON: Ares trailer

Disney's TRON revolutionized visual effects in film and continues to inspire new projects in its franchise.
fromstupidDOPE
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Jared Leto Enters the Grid in First Trailer for Tron: Ares | stupidDOPE

Tron: Ares revives the franchise with a fresh narrative twist, showcasing a program breaking into the real world instead of a human entering a digital realm.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Tron: Ares blends the real world with the digital in its first trailer

Tron: Ares trailer showcases dark visuals and sets up Jared Leto's character on a critical mission in the real world.
more#tron
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
UX design

Rado's New Watch Was Inspired by Science Fiction

Tej Chauhan's Rado DiaStar watch design focuses on futurism, personal productivity, and science fiction influences, marking a departure from traditional styles.
#consciousness
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Scientists reveal all the clues there's another DIMENSION

The universe may contain more than four dimensions, possibly linked to human consciousness and creativity.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Pantheon, now on Netflix, lets animation beget pure science fiction possibility

Pantheon breaks boundaries in animated science fiction by exploring imaginative narratives and concepts unrestrained by reality.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists reveal all the clues there's another DIMENSION

The universe may contain more than four dimensions, possibly linked to human consciousness and creativity.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Pantheon, now on Netflix, lets animation beget pure science fiction possibility

Pantheon breaks boundaries in animated science fiction by exploring imaginative narratives and concepts unrestrained by reality.
more#consciousness
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Time, Quantum Decoherence, and Infinite Versions of You

Our decisions may lead to multiple realities, as suggested by quantum mechanics, where alternate versions of oneself live out different choices.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

How Might Aliens Communicate? The Answer Could Reveal the Point of Language

The film 'Arrival' inspires real research into how humans might communicate with extraterrestrial life through the field of xenolinguistics.
#star-trek
Artificial intelligence
fromInverse
1 month ago

35 Years Ago, One Star Trek Tearjerker Created Some Tricky Canon

'The Offspring' challenges perceptions of AI rights and personhood through the relationship between Data and his daughter, Lal.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromInverse
2 months ago

35 Years Ago, One Classic Star Trek Episode Changed the Time Travel Game Forever

Star Trek: The Next Generation's 'Yesterday's Enterprise' redefined time travel storytelling in sci-fi with its alternate timelines and character implications.
fromInverse
1 month ago
OMG science

One Star Trek Legend Just Gave a Huge Update on the Next Series

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will introduce a new approach and structure unlike previous series.
The show will feature a blend of stationary base and exploratory trips similar to Deep Space Nine.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sets phasers to kitsch in new season 3 trailer

Strange New Worlds' third season will lean into whimsy and fun, channeling the original 1960s Star Trek vibe.
Artificial intelligence
fromInverse
1 month ago

35 Years Ago, One Star Trek Tearjerker Created Some Tricky Canon

'The Offspring' challenges perceptions of AI rights and personhood through the relationship between Data and his daughter, Lal.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromInverse
2 months ago

35 Years Ago, One Classic Star Trek Episode Changed the Time Travel Game Forever

Star Trek: The Next Generation's 'Yesterday's Enterprise' redefined time travel storytelling in sci-fi with its alternate timelines and character implications.
fromInverse
1 month ago
OMG science

One Star Trek Legend Just Gave a Huge Update on the Next Series

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will introduce a new approach and structure unlike previous series.
The show will feature a blend of stationary base and exploratory trips similar to Deep Space Nine.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sets phasers to kitsch in new season 3 trailer

Strange New Worlds' third season will lean into whimsy and fun, channeling the original 1960s Star Trek vibe.
more#star-trek
#television-history
SF parents
fromInverse
1 month ago

75 Years Ago, A Forgotten Space Show Shaped A Generation Of Sci-Fi Lovers

Space Patrol introduced sci-fi to a generation by avoiding condescension, producing over 1000 episodes since its 1950 debut.
fromInverse
4 weeks ago
Television

70 Years Later, the First Sci-Fi TV Series Is Now Lost to Time

The first live-action sci-fi TV series in the US was Captain Video, airing from 1949 to 1955.
SF parents
fromInverse
1 month ago

75 Years Ago, A Forgotten Space Show Shaped A Generation Of Sci-Fi Lovers

Space Patrol introduced sci-fi to a generation by avoiding condescension, producing over 1000 episodes since its 1950 debut.
fromInverse
4 weeks ago
Television

70 Years Later, the First Sci-Fi TV Series Is Now Lost to Time

The first live-action sci-fi TV series in the US was Captain Video, airing from 1949 to 1955.
more#television-history
#animation
Film
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Warner Bros. Japan is developing a new version of All You Need Is Kill.

A new animated feature of 'All You Need Is Kill' will focus on Rita's perspective, expanding the narrative beyond Keiji's story.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
Digital life

"Pantheon" creator Craig Silverstein on uploading our brains to the internet

Pantheon grapples with complex questions of identity and morality while showcasing an engaging narrative.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Love Me's directors turned Kristen Stewart into BB-8 for their sci-fi epic

Directors aimed high by blending animation and live-action in their film Love Me, featuring robots in love on a devastated Earth.
Film
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Warner Bros. Japan is developing a new version of All You Need Is Kill.

A new animated feature of 'All You Need Is Kill' will focus on Rita's perspective, expanding the narrative beyond Keiji's story.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
Digital life

"Pantheon" creator Craig Silverstein on uploading our brains to the internet

Pantheon grapples with complex questions of identity and morality while showcasing an engaging narrative.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Love Me's directors turned Kristen Stewart into BB-8 for their sci-fi epic

Directors aimed high by blending animation and live-action in their film Love Me, featuring robots in love on a devastated Earth.
more#animation
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
OMG science

How Six Suns and an Eclipse Shaped Sci-Fi's Greatest Short Story | HackerNoon

The inhabitants of Kalgash experience an eclipse after never witnessing darkness, causing their civilization's downfall.
#literature
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

China Mieville says we shouldn't blame science fiction for its bad readers | TechCrunch

China Miéville emphasizes that science fiction is a reflection of current societal issues, not a prediction of the future.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

China Mieville says we shouldn't blame science fiction for its bad readers | TechCrunch

China Miéville emphasizes that science fiction is a reflection of current societal issues, not a prediction of the future.
more#literature
#time-travel
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: One More Shot, Mermaid, Sweetness | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film 'One More Shot' combines time-loop mechanics with themes of self-improvement, echoing the essence of 'Groundhog Day'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London startup

There's No Time Like the Present by Paul B Rainey review a funny, unpredictable and wild comic

The book explores characters stuck in their childhoods, using time travel as a backdrop for their mundane lives.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

SXSW Film Festival 2025: One More Shot, Mermaid, Sweetness | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film 'One More Shot' combines time-loop mechanics with themes of self-improvement, echoing the essence of 'Groundhog Day'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London startup

There's No Time Like the Present by Paul B Rainey review a funny, unpredictable and wild comic

The book explores characters stuck in their childhoods, using time travel as a backdrop for their mundane lives.
more#time-travel
fromInverse
1 month ago
Digital life

15 Years Ago, An Iconic Sci-Fi Villain Got A Shockingly Dark Origin

Caprica's 'Ghosts in the Machine' episode remains a compelling exploration of digital consciousness despite its less favorable reception compared to its parent series.
#severance
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Would you get the 'Severance' procedure? Is work-life balance real? Tell us. | Opinion

"Severance" explores the extreme divide between work and personal life, reflecting current concerns about work-life balance in a post-pandemic corporate culture.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

'Severance's Season 2 Finale Changes Everything We Know About Lumon

Lumon's integration of the arts hints at a deeper corporate culture, influencing anticipated developments for Season 3.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Relationships

Inside 'Severance's Shocking Season 2 Finale: "She's Been Pushed Too Far"

The finale of Severance Season 2 delivers unexpected twists, blending audacious filmmaking with deep character exploration and unresolved mysteries.
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Would you get the 'Severance' procedure? Is work-life balance real? Tell us. | Opinion

"Severance" explores the extreme divide between work and personal life, reflecting current concerns about work-life balance in a post-pandemic corporate culture.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

'Severance's Season 2 Finale Changes Everything We Know About Lumon

Lumon's integration of the arts hints at a deeper corporate culture, influencing anticipated developments for Season 3.
fromInverse
1 month ago
Relationships

Inside 'Severance's Shocking Season 2 Finale: "She's Been Pushed Too Far"

The finale of Severance Season 2 delivers unexpected twists, blending audacious filmmaking with deep character exploration and unresolved mysteries.
more#severance
fromHackernoon
3 months ago
OMG science

Jews in Space: The Beginning of Sci-Fi Race | HackerNoon

The article explores the influence of Jewish authors in science fiction and reflects on personal inspirations from their works.
#bong-joon-ho
Film
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange-And So Much Fun

Mickey 17 creatively explores existential themes through its protagonist's grim yet oddly comedic experiences as an 'expendable' worker.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Live, die, repeat: Bong Joon Ho offers a farcical vision of the future in 'Mickey 17'

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 explores themes of existentialism and humanity through dark humor and satire in a futuristic setting.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Parasite" Director's New Sci-Fi Film Holds Up a Mirror to Life Under Trump

Mickey 17 draws parallels between its characters' struggles and contemporary American working-class issues, highlighting themes of exploitation and disposability.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Mickey 17': Bong Joon-ho offers a Trump-era black comedy DW 02/17/2025

Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" explores themes of expendability and existentialism through satire in a futuristic colonization setting.
Film
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange-And So Much Fun

Mickey 17 creatively explores existential themes through its protagonist's grim yet oddly comedic experiences as an 'expendable' worker.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Live, die, repeat: Bong Joon Ho offers a farcical vision of the future in 'Mickey 17'

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 explores themes of existentialism and humanity through dark humor and satire in a futuristic setting.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Parasite" Director's New Sci-Fi Film Holds Up a Mirror to Life Under Trump

Mickey 17 draws parallels between its characters' struggles and contemporary American working-class issues, highlighting themes of exploitation and disposability.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Mickey 17': Bong Joon-ho offers a Trump-era black comedy DW 02/17/2025

Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" explores themes of expendability and existentialism through satire in a futuristic colonization setting.
more#bong-joon-ho
Graphic design
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chris Moore, Illustrator for Classic Sci-Fi Books, Dies at 77

Chris Moore, prominent sci-fi illustrator and album cover artist, passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 77.
Television
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for March 2025

Bong Joon-ho's new film Mickey 17 features a unique narrative about a disposable clone facing existential chaos.
March's movie lineup includes intriguing thrillers and complex characters, highlighting unique stories and fresh perspectives.
Books
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Stranger Things Graphic Novels Are Discounted Ahead Of Season Five

Stranger Things is concluding with season five, and there are great deals on related books at Amazon.
The Library Edition Volume 1 collects graphic novels providing deeper insights into the series.
Film
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists the Best and Worst Sci-Fi Movies: The Blob, Back to the Future, 2001: A Space Odyssey & More

Neil deGrasse Tyson critiques scientific accuracy in films, valuing those that resonate truthfully with scientific principles.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New animation Ada mixes 2D and 3D

3D animation is evolving, blending styles to create new artistic expressions.
The series 'Ada' aims to make science fiction accessible to everyone, not just enthusiasts.
A mixed 2D and 3D pipeline was used for unique visual storytelling.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor review an SF master moves into the mainstream

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' critiques traditional narratives of deserving protagonists through the flawed journey of a problematic writer.
#tabletop-games
fromwww.boardgamequest.com
2 months ago
Board games

Undaunted 2200: Callisto Review

The Undaunted series transitions from WWII themes to explore futuristic warfare on a moon, maintaining familiar gameplay mechanics.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Writing

A Warhammer 40K superfan curated a perfect reading guide for the most popular books

Reddit user cd8d created a comprehensive guide to navigate the complex Horus Heresy series for Warhammer 40,000 fans.
fromwww.boardgamequest.com
2 months ago
Board games

Undaunted 2200: Callisto Review

The Undaunted series transitions from WWII themes to explore futuristic warfare on a moon, maintaining familiar gameplay mechanics.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Writing

A Warhammer 40K superfan curated a perfect reading guide for the most popular books

Reddit user cd8d created a comprehensive guide to navigate the complex Horus Heresy series for Warhammer 40,000 fans.
more#tabletop-games
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Will Dune: Messiah be Villeneuve's crowning achievement, or the moment the spice runs dry?

Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune excels amidst Hollywood's trend of disappointing sci-fi sequels, combining grandeur with essential themes of existence.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Writing

50 Years Ago, One Shocking Sci-Fi Film Quietly Changed Two Genres At Once

The term 'Stepford Wife' symbolizes a critique of complicit passiveness, particularly in gender dynamics.
fromNature
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Future legal

New Tigard's revival process has flaws, raising questions about expectations from cryogenically frozen individuals.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

15 Years Later, One Canon-Changing Star Trek Game Is Still Going Strong

Star Trek Online effectively blends action and exploration, embodying the franchise's essence while appealing to both fans of adventure and the universe.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Common Side Effects' Is Keeping Surreal Adult Animation Alive

Marshall, a socially awkward researcher, discovers a life-changing cure using a mushroom, leading him into a dangerous situation.
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