Fantasy

The 16 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of 2016

#2016RewindAmazing stories and where we found them.Escapism was needed this year. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the greatest time for science fiction and… Read More

The NeverEnding Story, Nocturnal Animals, and Literary Avatars

No, Amy Adams doesn’t ride a luckdragon. Sorry.Two films led by Amy Adams have been released in recent weeks. One… Read More

‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ Horror Realism and the Loss of Control

Watch a video that explores the complexities of terror in Roman Polanski’s film. Read More

The Final Star Wars: Rogue One Trailer Delivers New Hope

It’s in the music, the visuals, and the message: the Rebellion lives. In the background, there’s been a great deal… Read More

Starz’s American Gods Trailer and What May Carry Over from Neil Gaiman’s Novel

I’m giving 2:1 odds on the perverse Lucille Ball scene.The trailer for Starz’s upcoming American Gods, based off the acclaimed Neil… Read More

How a Popular 1980s Film Genre Was Replaced by Superhero Movies

Fish out of water stories and where to find them. Read More

The Uncertainty of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A Harry Potter fan weighs in with some healthy skepticism.A brand spanking new trailer for this fall’s Fantastic Beasts and… Read More

Hoping for an Extra Dose of Weird from Doctor Strange

Let this be the first Marvel movie that gets truly bizarre. Yes, even more so than that one with a… Read More

You Should Give SyFy’s Dark Matter a Chance

If you need a good and geeky summer show, this is it.What would you do if you woke up in a… Read More