Scientific fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, hypothetical science-based depictions to show things that are not fully acknowledged by mainstream science, such as alien living forms, time travel, spaceships, sentient robots, interplanetary travel, or other technologies. It distinguishes itself from fantasy by relying significantly on scientific facts, ideas, and principles to… Read More »

It’s hard to determine the full effect the original Star Trek had on technology. Back when the show first ran, the phasers, tricorders, and communicators were nothing more than science fiction, nowhere near as real as cars, telephones, and other aspects of daily life. So many of the products used in the 1960s have gone… Read More »

Many written books have found their way onto the big screen over the years. Since 2001 however there has been a large boom in the number of adventurous films targeted at the teenage market that stem from these novels. Let’s investigate some of the very best teen film adaptations of the last decade:   3…. Read More »

As a society, we have a lot of preconceived notions about fatherhood. A father is wise and provides insightful guidance to his offspring. He is a man of integrity and an unassailable good character. He is well-experienced in the trials and tribulations of the outside world. He’s also a terrifying sight to behold when someone… Read More »

Before Fast and the Furious made it big with their butt-kicking stunts, there was Smokey and the Bandit, which gave thrill-seekers everywhere the satisfaction of seeing monster trucks go head to head on the road. This specific kind of film genre first got its taste of fame in the ’70s, and since then has become… Read More »

Fistfights in movies fall into two main categories – they’re one-on-one scenes, favored by boxers, and then there are the ‘one guy against many’ fights that give the heroes a chance to show how skillful they are. Here are the best fist-fight scenes in cinema history:   5. Jet Li – Kiss of the Dragon… Read More »