Articles related to "Classic Sci Fi"

Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.

The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 ended with a large number of quality films that were noted for having better writing, acting and effects.

"A Voyage to Arcturus" is an adventure that starts on planet Earth and goes to the planet Tormance, where the hero Maskull encounters various alien intelligences.

The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 featured movies that are still enjoyable today. The fact that many were "B" level has not diminished them.

Delayed by the 1988 Writer's Guild strike, the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation was slightly truncated. It was still largely superior to season one.

Tom Baker stars in Planet of Evil, this classic British sci fi adventure available on DVD

Despite a flawed storyline, Fritz Lang's Metropolis is an impressive science fiction movie from pre-Nazi Germany. Today, its influence in movies can still be felt.

Continuing with their classic films collections, this newest wave of DVD sets include Sci-Fi, Murder Mysteries, and Horror films - four films in each category.

Season 5 showed some chinks in the Next Generation's armour. While a number of the episodes were excellent, an equal number fell flat, causing concern for the future.

Season 5 showed some chinks in the Next Generation's armour. While a number of the episodes were excellent, an equal number fell flat, causing concern for the future.

Season 3 is widely regarded as the season when The Next Generation hit its stride. Some of the very best episodes in the show's history came out of this season.

Season 3 is widely regarded as the season when The Next Generation hit its stride. Some of the very best episodes in the show's history came out of this season.

As the series sprinted to the finish, fans anticipated the show ending on a high note. Despite a number of mediocre episodes, the final season delivered the goods.

Teens who appreciate authentic science fiction will love these classic sci-fi novels which originally inspired, and continue to influence, the entire sci-fi genre.

The Ball Chair - aka the Globe Chair - is Eero Aarino's design classic that's as relevant - and comfortable - today as it was when first introduced in the sixties.

The first season of the first Star Trek live action spin-off was certainly not its best. It was riddled with uneven writing and actors unsure of their characters roles.

Delayed by the 1988 Writer's Guild strike, the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation was slightly truncated. It was riddled with awful episodes.

As the series sprinted to the finish, fans anticipated the show ending on a high note. Despite a number of mediocre episodes, the final season delivered the goods.

Following the strength of season 3, the producers brought an equally strong season 4 to the screen. Several episodes from this season are among the series' best.

After a somewhat uneven season 5, the Next Generation returned in season 6 with what is arguably the strongest season of the show's seven season run.

Scores of science fiction books have been written with a dark, dystopian slant. The following is an introduction to clear examples of dystopia in literature.

Following the strength of season 3, the producers brought an equally strong season 4 to the screen. Several episodes from this season are among the series' best.

The first season of the first Star Trek live action spin-off was certainly not its best. It was riddled with uneven writing and actors unsure of their characters roles.

After a somewhat uneven season 5, the Next Generation returned in season 6 with what is arguably the strongest season of the show's seven season run.

Dramas dominate this month's new releases of television series released on DVD.

Race for the Galaxy is a card-based, empire building game that is both fun and competitive for parties of 2-4 players.

In keeping up with the times and the new technology, Universal has re-released its popular Back to the Future film trilogy, with some new extras, and a few old ones. 7/10

An independent short film festival, panel discussions, media guests, and exhibitor expo highlight the annual event.

Comedies and dramas dominate this month's new releases of television series released on DVD.

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hosts a walking journey through 40 years of Star Trek television and movie memorabilia.

An in-depth look at the special features offered on The X-Files: Fight the Future Blu-Ray disc.

The new Star Trek universe provides strong female characters--in spite of the Bechdel Test

A review of new movie The Box. It's a sci-fi thriller with echoes of the old school but it lacks any real edge. Frank Langella makes a bad film mildly watchable.

Star Trek fans have long enjoyed editing their favorite episodes into humorous videos. YouTube users DMPhoenix, Dayjob Orchestra, and Gazorra make some of the funniest.

Want to make your next movie night more enjoyable and affordable? Choose a movie from this list of top films to rent.

The episodes collected here are hit and miss in quality. But all demonstrate a determination to bring something new to television in the mid 1960s.

Robert Duvall, Leslie Nielson and Nessie pop up in this eclectic collection of stories. These classic black and white epsiodes hit more often than they miss.

An astonishing thirty years have passed since stereotype-smashing action show, Wonder Woman ended, so what have the cast been up to?

Four decades have gone by and Monty Python's Flying Circus has made an indelible mark on the television and cultural landscape of the world.

Fans of classic Twilight Zone episodes will enjoy this new Twilight Zone collection of graphic novels based on Rod Serling's original teleplays.

Expressions such as "rare bird," "who watches the watchers?" and "bread and circuses" come from the Satires of Juvenal, the cynical last great poet of ancient Rome.

An intriguing foray into an alternative, often superior, vision of the ABC drama, Pyramid's 1967 Invaders paperback line proved as outstanding as it was short-lived.

A review of Charlton Heston's 1968 Sci-Fi Classic film, Planet of the Apes. 4.5/5

A great addition to any science fiction book club, the Twilight Zone graphic novel collection adds a new dimension to Rod Serling's stories.

Some dramatic devices occur again and again in Star Trek. Twentieth-century Earth, aliens saving the day, and troublesome demigods are common Star Trek plot clichés.

Star Trek's writers have used some dramatic devices repeatedly. A lack of Starfleet ships, faulty holodecks, and evil admirals are all common Star Trek plot clichés.

Through Saturday morning and weekly after-school cartoons, Foray has touched millions of Americans without their knowledge.

Universal Studios, which produced some of the finest horror and sci-fi films of the 1930s, continued its tradition with this 1950s existential movie.

In honor of the release of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" remake, here's a look at ten upcoming sci-fi films.