No director feels better tuned into the wavelengths of modern discourse than Rian Johnson; a cinematic provocateur who’s carved a perfect niche for himself by juggling high art and pulp pleasures almost in equal measure. Make no mistake: “The Last Jedi” and “Looper” might have cemented his reputation as a solid craftsman capable of handling […]
Into the new millennium, many talented filmmakers have helped push the science fiction genre to new heights with thought-provoking movies that reflected the many technological advances, rapid paradigm shifts, and intimidating uncertainties of this day and age; grappling with scorching ideas about the human condition, outer space, artificial intelligence, and time travel all worth confronting. […]
The past few years have brought us some science fiction juggernauts. Nope, Dune, and A Quiet Place all earned rave reviews, and on top of that, they managed to score big at the box office. People will flock to the theaters to see the next big sci-fi blockbuster, but that doesn’t mean every science fiction […]
Science fiction has yielded many great films over the past decades, from arthouse cult classics to mainstream blockbusters. Whereas these films continue to attract large audiences, many independent sci-fi films have garnered much less attention. This list will shine a light on the lesser-known sci-films of the past 50 years, from Japan to France. This […]
Science fiction movies provide at once a window into our past and a mesmerizing glimpse into the distant future; taking us to places and worlds all across the universe that exceed our imagination but speak to broader issues in our society. In the hands of visionary directors such as Fritz Lang, Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, […]
As cinefiles, it’s relatively easy to come up with a list of generally unfavored directors. But that’s too easy, and “punching down” isn’t what true film criticism is about. So in the interest of keeping things interesting, as well as fair, what about a list of the good films they’ve made? That’s significantly more interesting, […]