Articles related to "Post Apocalyptic"

Many people have never heard of the term "dystopian sci-fi," yet the message in this form of science fiction is usually one of great importance to humankind.

McCarthy refuses to answer questions as he navigates a desolate landscape, instead drawing readers into the action and compelling them to carry the fire of humanity.

There was the Planet of the Apes. Then there was Mad Max. Later came Waterworld. Now we have an animated post-apocalyptic scenario with Pixar Animation's WALL-E.

John Hillcoat's screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's bestselling novel is certain to become a contemporary classic.

Fallout 3 is a sprawling, bleak, violent, and riveting experience that redefines the meaning of immersion and atmosphere in a video game.

Despite some glitches that hampered its release, Fallout 3: The Pitt succeeds in delivering more of the same post-apocalyptic goodness that made Fallout 3 such a hit.

Known for his previous short stories, James Van Pelt's first novel paints a bleak portrait of a dying civilization. With strong characters all hope is not lost.

Fallout 3's lifespan is extended considerably with five downloadable content packs already available for the Xbox 360 and PC and coming soon to the Playstation 3.

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.

Freedom Project is a beautiful piece of animation, let down by a nonsensical plot and ridiculous technical gaffes.

A new trailer for the upcoming post-apocalyptic action film 'The Book of Eli' bears a striking resemblance to the similarly themed RPG 'Fallout 3.'

A scrappy band of sentient rag dolls struggle to survive and to redeem mankind in this animated short turned feature-length film.

Building on the success of classic CRPGs Fallout and Fallout 2, the latest version of the franchise takes familiar elements and updates them to a new style of play.

No Country for Old Men author Cormac McCarthy's vision of a devastated world bears all the hallmarks of an instant classic.

9, directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, will be coming to theaters September 9, 2009.

Low budget cult horror is great. At its worst it makes you laugh, and at its best it blows your mind. This list is about those times it blows your mind.

Fuel, a game due to be released for the Xbox 360, is one of the most promising racing games to hit the video game market in recent years.

Every year the film market is saturated with animated movies. In a genre that is getting somewhat stale, does 9 provide a fresh outlook or just more of the same?

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

Five fictional books from 2009 that will appeal to all types of readers.

Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Crispin Glover are also part of the cast of 9, Shane Acker's debut animated movie for Focus Features.

A review of A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter Miller, written by guest author Jennifer Yap

The 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup ranges from eclectic, groundbreaking and more traditional rock, punk, R&B and alternate artists.

Recent announcements indicate Obsidian Entertainment, comprised of many individuals who previously worked for Black Isle Studios in developing the original Fallout.

The last week of November was a major week for fans of Lady Gaga. she appeared that night on The Jay Leno Show, Ellen and granted other revealing interviews.

Best-selling author Jeanne DuPrau has hit the bookshelves once again with her latest young-adult novel, The Diamond of Darkhold.

The Road, by Cormac McCarthy, is about love and survival in the aftermath of an apocalypse. Amid horrific dangers, one father and son maintain love and human decency.

The XBox 360 is one of the best systems on the market and here are the top games for the system this holiday season.

Blue Dragon for the Xbox 360 blends straightforward RPG gameplay with interesting and vibrant Japanese anime visuals.

Dragon Age : Origins is a refreshing new take on a somewhat difficult genre to rework - fantasy. Somewhat like beloved dungeon runner Baldur's Gate in style and ambience.

From the V.A.T.S to the extreme improvements with regard to voice acting - Fallout 3 is sure to be an enormous success!

Best ever Year's Best SF anthology.

As of the 20th October 2009, Zombieland is the highest grossing zombie flick of all time, beating the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead.

The new year promises to start with a science fiction bang. Upcoming movies, The Book of Eli and Legion, offer modern-day Biblical fables starring talented casts.

Intelligent Systems' fourth Advance Wars game gives players more challenging strategy, a darker plot, and online Wi-Fi play.

Het Ketelhuis cinema, Amsterdam will present 16 movies with a 'green' theme during Strawberry Earth, the Netherlands' first environmental film festival on June 5 and 6.

Fiction from Sara Genge, R. Neube, Holly Phillips, Benjamin Crowell and Harry Turtledove, and an early contender for the 2009 Nebula Award for best novella by Nancy Kress

Famous films have been shot or set in Martin Place (Sydney), Kakadu (Northern Territory), The Whitsundays (Queensland), Broken Hill (NSW) and Bell's Beach (Victoria).

Humanoid robots, bug-like aliens, and soulless machines threaten to take over the world in December's collection of science fiction movies.

In a darker near-future, an authoritarian culture has prevailed in the United State of America, and the state imposes a one-child policy with dire results.

Delicatessen, the breakthrough movie from directors Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, takes a satirical sideswipe at a dystopian future full of oddball characters.

Flashforwards, flashbacks, tense action and a gripping cliffhanger. Sounds like Lost? It's actually the "missing" final episode of Dollhouse season one.

Bethesda, the brains behind the Elder Scrolls series transform this cult series into an experience that is epic both in its lofty aspirations and breathtaking scale.

Certain films carve out a niche in peoples' hearts, garnering wave after wave of new fans every generation. This article looks at 8 such contemporary foreign film gems.

The world's economic downturn doesn't seem to be going away just yet, so how does a person go about entertaining themselves on a budget?

George Miller is talking about releasing a 4th Mad Max movie as an anime-inspired cartoon . . . and without star Mel Gibson.

With Halloween approaching, studios are releasing some spookier titles to commemorate the season. A guide to what is coming to movie theater for Halloween 2009.

Interzone is celebrating it's 25th anniversary - again. And rightly so; they have plenty to celebrate. The magazine has groomed a whole generation of British writers.

Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.

Microsoft announces several big titles for its game console and previews the enhancements and appearance changes to the 360 Dashboard.