Articles related to "Science Fiction Genre"

How science fiction movies and books violate Einstein's relativity theory with travel faster than the speed of light.

If you're new to writing science fiction, here are a few books about the history of the genre, its craft, and the science underlying it to get you started.

Some books we read more than once; others multiple times; our favorites can never be read enough. Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island" is this reviewer's favorite.

When Blade Runner was first released (1982), it failed at the box office, but has since risen to become a classic and one of the most influential movies of all time: Why?

Danny Boyle's 2007 under-the-radar sci-fi outing "Sunshine" inspires interstellar awe by combining a horrifically probable premise with humanity and stunning visuals.

A British made sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell as an astronaut beset with cabin fever as his 3 year stint working on the moon draws to a close

There is a confusing array of books available for writers. Start with these basics as a foundation for your own writer's library.

Physicists doing research in optics and metamaterials may someday move invisibility cloaking from the realm of fantasy and magic to the realm of science and technology.

Year 2008 saw the fourth installment of Rambo and after taking on the Vietnamese and Russian armies in the previous two sequels in Rambo IV he fought the Burmese army

Since science fiction is about how large and small societies use technology to interact with other societies, its intent is, more often than not, political.

The news makes Scifi conventions seem like gatherings of weirdos, but your favorite writer's coming to town. Here's how to have a great time at your first con.

Star Trek is one of the great icons of science fiction fandom. But what is the reason for the cult popularity of the original series?

Blomkamp and Jackson bring themes of isolation, acceptance, and equality to the future in sci-fi thriller "District 9"

In March 2009, Battlestar Galactica came to a well-deserved end. Take a look back at how it all began, and remember some of its finest achievements

Peter Jackson, producer of District 9, and director Neill Blomkamp take audiences a long way from the Shire.

Brendan Fraser heads this fun film, about a journey through rediscovering old family bonds, finding one's own career path, and, oh yes, finding a hidden world. In 3-D!

When Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek in 1964, he could never have imagined what an impact his television show would have on our popular culture.

Biography of Isaac Asimov, mid-1950s outstanding American science fiction writer, famous for Foundation Trilogy, Nightfall, among others.

Treading a very thin line between compelling action-adventure and deeply philosophical study of life, the question of physical existence and personality.

Magic is the best part of writing fantasy. But when do you have too much, too little, or not the right kind?

Science fiction author PJ Haarsma talks about the real-world influences behind his popular science fiction book series The Softwire.