Right in the very movie moment when they heard it, the words completely freaked out the sinister skin-walking aliens of John Carpenter’s action-horror classic They Live.
The ability to jump forward and backwards in time has long fascinated science fiction writers and physicists alike. So is it really possible to travel into the past and the future?
Shows about time travel are as old as well... time. But there's only one that's had thirteen different actors play the same lead character Doctor Who. And now we know when the Fourteenth Doctor will make their debut- hang on. He looks familiar......
“As children, we fear the dark. Anything might be out there. The unknown troubles us. There are those who say we should not inquire too closely into who else might be living in that darkness.”...
Elon Musk said on Sunday he was looking to change Twitter's logo, tweeting: "And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".
Like you, I'm a passionate user of K.Bin but lately, I'm noticing that things are getting kinda stale around here. The most recent thread in this, the top-level magazine on K.Bin, is 4 days old. Many other top 25 magazines are also suffering from a similar lack of fresh content. I run /m/scifi and it's been continuing to grow...
In 1996, Independence Day became the highest grossing movie of the year, cementing Will Smith as a leading man, turned director Roland Emmerich into one of Hollywood’s top names, and solidifying the alien invasion movie as the ideal summer blockbuster spectacle. But another alien invasion film came out in 1996, one with the...
Ford Motor Co. has filed for a patent on technology that could remotely shut down your radio or air conditioning, lock you out of your vehicle, or prompt it to ceaselessly beep if you miss car payments. Ford said it has no plans to use the technology, contained in just one of the many patents filed by the auto-making giant....
Sci-fi fantasy films weave a spellbinding tapestry of futuristic wonders and fanciful adventures that capture the hearts and minds of spectators. These films transport viewers to worlds beyond their imagination, taking them to distant galaxies, strange universes, and enchanting landscapes. They arouse a sense of amazement with...
Apollo 11 was the American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, and Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon's surface six hours and 39 minutes later, on July 21 at 02:56...
After Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has never been the same, and there are some aspects of the movie that explain how it broke the universe. The latest of Marvel Studios' Avengers movies, 2019's Avengers: Endgame, is the biggest superhero movie of all time. The MCU was at the height of its popularity during...
They Live: The Story Behind How Roddy Piper Came Up with the Movie’s Most Famous Line (www.syfy.com)
Right in the very movie moment when they heard it, the words completely freaked out the sinister skin-walking aliens of John Carpenter’s action-horror classic They Live.
What Are You Reading in 2023?
I'm currently reading 'Every Man a King' by Walter Mosley - how about you?
3 Body Problem: Exec Sentenced to Death for Producer's Murder (www.thewrap.com)
"3 Body Problem" tragedy: Former exec Xu Yao was sentenced to death for murdering the Netflix show's producer Lin Qi.
Fans of Chloë Grace Moretz sci-fi series distraught as Amazon cancels series despite ordering second season (news.yahoo.com)
Amazon has cancelled its original series The Peripheral despite renewing the show for a second season back in February....
‘The Marvels’ Ends Box Office Run as Lowest-Grossing MCU Movie in History (variety.com)
'The Marvels' will end its run as the lowest-grossing MCU movie of all time.
Is time travel really possible? Here's what physics says (www.bbc.com)
The ability to jump forward and backwards in time has long fascinated science fiction writers and physicists alike. So is it really possible to travel into the past and the future?
The Futurama Episode That Set The Show's Writers Free From Fox's Terrible Notes (www.slashfilm.com)
Fox seemingly hated Futurama and loaded the creative team with production notes, so the creators opted for a bit of malicious compliance.
TIL city of Palm springs California would routinely burn down Black family homes to make room for shopping center redevelopments (www.bbc.com)
The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.
Turns out (*gasp*) - People are over the MCU and Madame Web is the proof (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The flop is wiping out an entire plan for a new movie series, as the studio becomes the latest superhero studio in need of a pivot.
The best British Sci-fi show ever returns next month - with a difference (www.yahoo.com)
Shows about time travel are as old as well... time. But there's only one that's had thirteen different actors play the same lead character Doctor Who. And now we know when the Fourteenth Doctor will make their debut- hang on. He looks familiar......
‘3 Body Problem’: Sci-Fi Drama Series From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creators & Alexander Woo Gets Netflix Premiere Date, First Look Teaser (www.yahoo.com)
“As children, we fear the dark. Anything might be out there. The unknown troubles us. There are those who say we should not inquire too closely into who else might be living in that darkness.”...
Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, adieu to 'all the birds' (www.reuters.com)
Elon Musk said on Sunday he was looking to change Twitter's logo, tweeting: "And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".
From /r/scifi but it's hilarious: "So I heard someone refer to Elon Musk as "real-life Tony Stark." (preview.redd.it)
I don't know if they were joking or not, but it got me thinking about more accurate fictional analogues. I present: Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Musk.
"It's the content, stupid." - Quick Notes to Supercharge K.Bin
Like you, I'm a passionate user of K.Bin but lately, I'm noticing that things are getting kinda stale around here. The most recent thread in this, the top-level magazine on K.Bin, is 4 days old. Many other top 25 magazines are also suffering from a similar lack of fresh content. I run /m/scifi and it's been continuing to grow...
Judge John Hodgman’s Case for Categorizing ‘Star Wars’ as Fantasy (www.nytimes.com)
The series has never been science fiction.
Scifi Music Thread - Go!
Let's get a '/m/scifi' playlist going - what are your top five songs? Bonus points for deep cuts that slap.
You Need to Watch Tim Burton's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movie (www.inverse.com)
In 1996, Independence Day became the highest grossing movie of the year, cementing Will Smith as a leading man, turned director Roland Emmerich into one of Hollywood’s top names, and solidifying the alien invasion movie as the ideal summer blockbuster spectacle. But another alien invasion film came out in 1996, one with the...
Cult Classic '80s Fantasy Being Rebooted By JJ Abrams (www.giantfreakinrobot.com)
If you're worried that J.J. Abrams will eventually reboot every movie you loved when you were younger, well we've got some bad news...
TIL that Ford filed a patent over technology that could remotely disable a car radio or air conditioner, lock someone out of a vehicle, or cause a car to constantly beep, if a car payment is missed. (fortune.com)
Ford Motor Co. has filed for a patent on technology that could remotely shut down your radio or air conditioning, lock you out of your vehicle, or prompt it to ceaselessly beep if you miss car payments. Ford said it has no plans to use the technology, contained in just one of the many patents filed by the auto-making giant....
The Best Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Movies That Will Mess With Your Head (www.msn.com)
Sci-fi fantasy films weave a spellbinding tapestry of futuristic wonders and fanciful adventures that capture the hearts and minds of spectators. These films transport viewers to worlds beyond their imagination, taking them to distant galaxies, strange universes, and enchanting landscapes. They arouse a sense of amazement with...
Buzz Aldrin on the 54th Anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11 (i.redd.it)
Apollo 11 was the American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, and Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon's surface six hours and 39 minutes later, on July 21 at 02:56...
Jonathan Nolan Still Intends to Finish Westworld Despite HBO's Cancellation - IGN (www.ign.com)
Westworld co-creator Jonathan Nolan has vowed to "finish the story" they had planned before HBO abruptly cancelled the series.
Scientists Want to Melt the Moon to Make Lunar Roads (www.syfy.com)
Dozens of lunar-landing missions are in the works, so we might need a way to manage Moon traffic. See how we're planning on building Moon roads.
Avengers Endgame Killed The MCU - How Marvel's $2.8B Finale Broke Kevin Feige's Machine (screenrant.com)
After Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has never been the same, and there are some aspects of the movie that explain how it broke the universe. The latest of Marvel Studios' Avengers movies, 2019's Avengers: Endgame, is the biggest superhero movie of all time. The MCU was at the height of its popularity during...
The '80s Sci-Fi Space Adventure - Spacecamp - That Inspired A Generation Is Completely Forgotten (www.giantfreakinrobot.com)
"There is a sci-fi space adventure from the 1980s that is a must-see but can't currently be streamed anywhere."...