Most Hollywood Disaster Movies Have Something In Common (And It's Not What You Think)
An unusually large number of Hollywood disaster movies recycle a certain story element over and over again. Let's investigate.
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The Lost Movie David Lynch Spent Nearly 40 Years Trying To Make
David Lynch was incredibly influential, which is why it's so strange he spent 40 years being unable to realize one of his greatest passion projects.
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Every Star Wars Movie That Has Been Canceled At Disney
Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, there have been several Star Wars movies that were announced or rumored but never actually got made.
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What Happened To Dune's House Harkonnen After The Baron's Death
The first two Dune movies chart the conflict between House Atreides and House Harkonnen, but Baron Harkonnen's influence doesn't end with his death.
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How The Original Dune Movie Changed The Trajectory Of David Lynch's Career
David Lynch's experience adapting Dune for the big screen, coupled with the film's box office performance, forever impacted how he approached his art.
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The Longest & Shortest Best Picture Winners At The Oscars
The average length of a Best Picture winner at the Oscars is 136 minutes, so let's look at the longest and shortest films that make up that magic number.
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Dune's Kwisatz Haderach Explained: Is It Paul Atreides?
Is Paul the Kwisatz Haderach figure in the Dune books and films? The answer is slightly more complicated than a simple yes or no. Here's how it all breaks down.
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The Sci-Fi Flop Harrison Ford Didn't Understand (But Starred In Anyway)
Harrison Ford is a science-fiction legend thanks to Star Wars, but he also starred in an infamous sci-fi flop that featured a ridiculously stacked cast.
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Only A Sith Deals In Absolutes: The True Meaning Of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Star Wars Quote
Star Wars quotes have become embedded in American pop culture, but there's often a deeper meaning behind them than just fuel for meme culture.
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What Happened To The Thinking Machines In The Dune Universe
The technology of the Dune universe is unusually analog for a sci-fi franchise. Here's why 'thinking machines' were wiped out, according to Dune lore.
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The Least Scientifically-Accurate Sci-Fi Movie Ever Made, According To Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse used to say Armageddon was the least scientifically-accurate sci-fi movie of all time, but another movie came along and stole its crown.
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Why Kevin Costner's Dune Audition Didn't Work Out
A pre-stardom Kevin Costner auditioned to play Paul Atreides in David Lynch's Dune. Here's why his audition and screen test didn't quite work out.
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The Two Movies That Best Capture The Surreal Terror Of The LA Fires
Los Angeles has been destroyed many times in disaster movies, but Night of the Comet and Miracle Mile truly capture the terror of the LA wildfires.
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A Scheduling Conflict Changed The Look Of An Entire Sci-Fi Franchise
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger had a scheduling conflict that delayed filming, but ended up giving the franchise its definitive look.
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Alien: Romulus Director 'Fixed' The Movie's Most Controversial Element In Home Release
Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez says the CGI resurrection of a dead actor in the movie has been fixed for the home video release.
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What Happened To Paul Atreides' Home Planet Caladan In The Dune Universe?
Paul Atreides' home planet of Caladan underwent some sweeping changes in the Dune universe after Paul led a life-changing revolt on Arrakis.
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Thufir Hawat's Cut Dune Role, Explained
Thufir Hawat (and his parasol) were cut from Dune: Part Two, which is a shame given the crucial role he plays in Frank Herbert's original Dune book.
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James Mangold's Dawn Of The Jedi Will Have A Big Advantage Over Other Star Wars Movies
The thing James Mangold finds most appealing about his Dawn of the Jedi movie may also allow the film to chart a bold new future for Star Wars.
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The Two Actors Who Have Appeared In The Most Jurassic Park Movies
The Jurassic Park franchise has been going strong for over 30 years, but two stars of the series have appeared in more installments than any other.
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Tom Holland's Favorite Movie Of All Time Is A Record-Breaking Sci-Fi Flick
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man Tom Holland recently revealed his favorite movie, and it's a somewhat recent sci-fi blockbuster.
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A Jurassic Park Fan Edit Reveals What Scientifically Accurate Raptors Would Look Like
Ever wondered what scientifically accurate velociraptors would have looked like in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park? One fan has shown us the answer.
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Christopher Nolan Had One Goal With The Ending Of Interstellar
Christopher Nolan was guided by a classic sci-fi film while making Interstellar, particularly when it came to the movie's wild ending.
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Only Two Sci-Fi Movies Have Won Best Picture At The Oscars
Prior to 2025, only two sci-fi movies managed to win the Best Picture Oscar. Will the next Academy Awards ceremony add a third film to the list?
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Star Trek: The Meaning Of A Red Directive, Explained
In the final season of Star Trek: Discovery, captain Burnham receives a 'red directive' order so we're here to explain what the heck a red directive even is.
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Dune 2 Director Denis Villeneuve Reacts To The Oscars Excluding Hans Zimmer's Score
Dune director Denis Villeneuve has weighed in about Hans Zimmer's Dune: Part Two score being disqualified from Oscar contention.
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Eight Classic (And Not-So-Classic) Sci-Fi Movies Set In 2025
Plenty of sci-fi screenwriters set films in the not-so-near future 2025, but now that we're actually here, let's see if anyone accurately predicted our world.
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Star Trek: Everything We Know About What Happened To The USS Enterprise-E
The U.S.S. Enterprise-E was damaged at the end of Star Trek: Nemesis, and wasn't (canonically) mentioned for over 20 years. So, what happened to the ship?
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