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The best science fiction movies from every decade.
Star Trek Beyond Gets a Very Late Start
At 5:55 pm on Saturday afternoon, Chris Pine did another of his mid-air, hands on transporter rescues and delivers Star Trek the way JJ Abrams has envisioned. The moment also showered pride on Gene Roddenberry’s memory and the manner in which Star Trek cast camaraderie is meant to be. “Let's not do that again,” this generation's James T deadpanned. Unfortunately, the movie began at 4:30. Two or three years between installments, what a poor use of such valuable time.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
The Matrix and Gnosticism
The Walchowski's Matrix Trilogy stands out as one of the classics of modern sci-fi storytelling. Not only does it powerfully present the hero's journey in a similar manner to other epic tales like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, but this incredibly complex series also incorporates various philosophical, Buddhist, Christian, and science fictional elements. Most of all, it serves as a modern re-visioning of the ancient religion of Gnosticism, an obscure theological-cosmological system that describes a dualistic cosmos, in which spiritual sparks have become trapped in matter but can be released through saving knowledge, or "Gnosis." Whether or not the Walchowskis were aware of the teachings of Gnosticism, they are basically telling a very similar story.
By M Alan Kazlev9 years ago in Futurism
Best Sci-Fi Book to Movie Adaptations
“The book was better than the movie” is a common phrase every movie goer has heard when viewing book to movie adaptations. Yet that isn't always true. Sometimes, when a book is transformed to the screen, the moments you had to conjure up with your imagination are brought to life right before your eyes. Those monsters, characters and epic action scenes are even more intense and entertaining. Sci-fi book to movie adaptations are a popular evolution in the genre and allows the fans of the greatest authors to relive their favorite literature moments as they're brought to life by some of the most well known directors.
By Eddie Wong9 years ago in Futurism
The Uncut Godzilla 1954 Japanese Version is an "A Movie" with Bite
On Facebook, there are a number of groups dedicated to the love of Godzilla. So when I posted my article claiming how much I likeGodzilla 1998 with Matthew Broderick, you can only imagine the pushback I receive. In disbelief, I question how they could view this elongated lizard as representing some grand epiphany in the annals of Science Fiction. It is a hooky toy dinosaur, breathing lightning and smoke, and worse yet, Raymond Burr looks on paternally as the only one equipped to save the model buildings and emasculated Japanese Army. On the other hand, maybe they are able to suspend all the silliness in deference to the uncut Japanese Godzilla 1954 version.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
Global Energy Independence Doesn’t Change the World in Moon
Moon with Sam Rockwell shows us a world where universal energy independence has been achieved by the implementation of cold fusion on a global scale. That should pretty much do it - no more war, hunger, drought, ignorance or want. Yeah, not so fast, and Sam Rockwell serves as the focal point – ad infinitum - in this not so distantly futuristic 2009 Sci Fi Movie by Duncan Jones.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
The Star King
The Star King The Star King is a Sci-Fi drama about the life of King Akhenaton, the most unusual king in Egyptian history who mysteriously appeared in 1353 B.C. and took the throne in Egypt. This film will take the viewer into an alternate history of Ancient Egypt- not what is found in our history books. Something very strange happened in the 18th dynasty and Akhenaton and his Queen Nefertiti virtually disappeared from history until 1920 when the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti was discovered under a pile of rubble.King Akhenaton suddenly appeared out of nowhere and took over the throne in 1353 B.C. teaching a single religion with only one god. He abolished slavery, abolished human sacrifices; He even gave Nefertiti, unlike other queens, equal respect and authority as the Pharaoh. They ruled together as equals. He was over 7 feet tall, had an elongated skull, very wide hips and he walked around naked for everyone to see his shockingly disfigured appearance. His enemies were the dark priests of Amen who wanted Egypt to return to polytheism, human sacrifices to their god and to bring back slavery. Akhenaton came in and stopped them. This was the first time in history that a Pharaoh ruled side by side with his Queen and attempted to uplift humanity from violence and war in an attempt to lead the people out of corruption and into a better future. Why his entire family all displayed the strange elongated skull is still unknown. What motivated his religious revolutions are questions not yet answered. Scholars have tried to explain what happened, and most of them disagree with each other. Some people believe he came from the stars to enlighten the people during dark times. The Star King is a metaphysical adventure that will take you back in time to re-examine one of the strangest stories in history.
By Michael Perlin9 years ago in Futurism
A Tale of Two Star Wars
The teaser trailer for the next Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi, slated for release on December this year, was quite underwhelming. A large part of the two minute trailer was either black screen or Lucas film logo, with Williams' lingering score pulling the nerd heartstrings in the background. There's a few lines of dialogue, a couple of action scenes, the obligatory Kylo Ren's red flaming crucifix lightsaber, some rather dull island scenes, and do we really need another pod race?
By M Alan Kazlev9 years ago in Futurism
Predestination will Throw and Twist you Through Time and Space
The mother of all paradox examples is the universe. How did it begin, what happened before it began and before that. Throw in God and you understand that the humans understood the concept of a cyclical paradox (A kingdom with no beginning and no end). But that’s just for beginners in comparison to Predestination. As it unfolds, your head will be left spun dry - the throw in thoroughly completing the cycle.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
'Pandorum' Will Leave You Guessing Until the End in 2009 Science Fiction Thriller
So Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead is not indestructible in the face of zombies or the zombie-like. This Daryl lasts fewer than two minutes in this 2009 science fiction movie and lunch meat for even less than that. But the small screen mystique quickly falling prey, Pandorum dishes an intergalactic mystery inside a species ending cataclysm. Once onboard, that will keep you guessing and drop your jaw as the story finally unfolds.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
Greatest Science Fiction One-on-One Battles Ever...and Their Spoofs!
When they engaged me to do a piece on Greatest Science Fiction Battles, I was not only honored but sweaty with fear. I eyeballed my anxiety meds, but knew that wasn't the answer. Rather, I asked for an extra shot of espresso in my coffee then texted a friend to chew her fingernails as my surrogate, since mine were cut too short, and then I asked for proof via Instagram that she was doing it (but she ignored me).
By Matt Cates9 years ago in Futurism
Science Fiction as Modern Myth-Telling
When I was a kid, I used to be enthralled by reruns of those Ray Harryhausen Sword and Sandal epics like Jason and the Argonauts and Sinbad, which featured a fearless hero embarking on a quest and fighting terrifying monsters. A decade later, I was equally enthralled when George Lucas' Star Wars hit the big screen, for very much the same reason. And it seemed to me that, other than triremes being replaced by spaceships, and swords by blasters or light sabers, there really wasn't much of a difference between these two.
By M Alan Kazlev9 years ago in Futurism
Starship Troopers Requires More than One Viewing to Get a True Understanding
My first viewing of Starship Troopers definitely had me confused and led me in search of this deceptively dystopian movie. Throwing a bunch of stuff in your face like Denise Richards at her hottest and giant bugs ripping humans to pieces almost entirely overshadow the subversive subtext filmmaker Paul Verhoeven was dropping. It was almost like he was seeking an initial misunderstanding before reveling his true intentions. Maybe not so spectacular for the studio’s bottom line but just the recipe for great science fiction movies.
By Rich Monetti9 years ago in Futurism
