sci-fi

Every Great Director Needs a Gale Anne Hurd, the Engine Behind ‘The Terminator’ and a Bold New Era of Action Movies

In 1982, an ambitious young producer optioned a script from an old friend for a dollar. In doing so, she helped redefine a whole genre of movie-making.

When Did ‘Dune’ Become the Hip Instagram Prop Du Jour?

Ahead of the Denis Villeneuve adaptation, ‘Dune’ is seeing a surge in popularity, especially on social media. But it’s had an odd aesthetic power for years.

High Concept, Low Budget: The Best Sci-Fi Movies Made on a Shoestring

New UFO drama ‘The Vast of Night’ joins a tradition of unforgettable science-fiction films produced for pocket change

‘Tales From the Loop’ Is a Great Sci-Fi Show About How Sad and Lonely We All Are

The new Amazon series features cool robots, parallel universes and weird surprises. But what the characters really need is a hug.