We may not know kung-fu, but we do know that The Matrix is one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The story follows Neo ...

The sci-fi genre features some of the best action scenes of all time, as there is so much potential for a fantastic spectacle. Still, there is more to a great action scene than just visual effects, ...

Sometimes, a film's opening offers enough to introduce viewers to worlds, concepts, and threats they never believed possible.

From masterpieces like Aliens to cult classics like Serenity, these sci-fi triumphs offer the most exhilarating depictions of ...

Looking back, the charm of ’70s sci-fi is in its variety. The budgets weren’t always generous and many shows lasted only a season, but the imagination was boundless. Whether through purple-haired ...

It’s a niche genre today, but in the 90s, space combat games were hot thanks to the blockbuster success of the 1990’s Wing Commander. Combining rock-solid gameplay with a branching narrative involving ...

Space is a favourite setting for many Hollywood films, but just how accurate are their portrayals? Patricia Skelton, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, sheds some light on the ...

Great sci-fi films have a way of instantly immersing you in their worlds. They might use striking atmospheric imagery to set the stage, or start with a killing to convey high stakes right off the bat.