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Tag: science fiction

reviews

AVENGERS: ENDGAME

We will fail.
We will lose.
But somehow, we aren’t lesser for it

Posted on April 28, 2019September 22, 2019
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CAPTAIN MARVEL

Is it possible that we all have it within ourselves to be a hero?

Posted on March 10, 2019July 2, 2019
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A WRINKLE IN TIME

A tale from the past considers the darkness of the present, and acts as a beacon for the future.

Posted on March 14, 2018September 12, 2020
trailers

The Universe Expanded – ALIEN: COVENANT Trailer

From the director of THE COUNSELOR…and EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS…

Posted on January 11, 2017January 21, 2017
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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

Just how well can the blanks be filled in?

Posted on December 19, 2016September 28, 2019
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ARRIVAL

The time has come to listen more closely.

Posted on November 13, 2016September 28, 2019
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Blindsided by SOLARIS

Making assumptions, questioning pure science, and getting assists from remakes. All in one month’s work for a Blindspot entry.

Posted on July 26, 2016August 10, 2016
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STAR TREK BEYOND

At the half-century mark, STAR TREK is beginning to look in its rearview mirror.

Posted on July 24, 2016September 28, 2019
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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

What happens when close encounters occur in the mud of the American south?

Posted on April 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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EX MACHINA

Mankind’s fascination with AI suggests a death wish, leaving us to ask ourselves how we actually want to go.

Posted on May 10, 2015May 16, 2015
trailers

Everyday Robots: EX MACHINA Trailer

“I know I’m a successful author, but what I really want to do is direct…”

Posted on October 30, 2014November 3, 2014
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ELYSIUM

If you find yourself alone, with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. You may be on Elysium and you may not yet be dead.

Posted on August 11, 2013August 16, 2013

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