The Most Annoying Mad Scientist Cliche is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fault
‘Frankenstein’ brought it to the movies, but Mary Shelley’s not to blame.
Tag: Science
Exploring the Many Faces of Parasitism with ‘Parasite’
Exploring Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece by breaking down the title.
The Science of ‘The Invisible Man’
Movies have been exploring the concept of invisibility for decades, but how far have scientists come to make it a reality?
Why Movies Love Blue Butterflies Best
There are some good reasons we have warm feelings towards blue insects.
No, We’re Not About to See ‘Contagion’ Come True
Let's all just take a deep breath and talk science for a minute.
Jon Avnet and Walton Goggins on Embracing Mercy Through Perception in ‘Three Christs’
We talk with the director and actor about inhabiting a delusional headspace and our country's desperate demand for care.
Netflix’s ‘Exhibit A’ Will Change How You Experience True Crime
Science gets its starring role in this true crime docuseries, but not without some suspicion.
The Ultimate List of Movie Mad Scientists
A stroll through movie history with fifty of the maddest scientists to ever hit the big screen.
The Real Story Behind ‘The Meg’
The Jason Statham giant shark movie promises ridiculous fun, but like all good science fiction, it was inspired by the real world.
The Biological Answer to Why ‘The Wasp’ Had To Be Female
Let's talk science. What do ants and wasps have in common? They are both insects, you might be thinking, and you would, of course, technically be correct. But more specifically, they are both memb…
