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#modernruins
Real-Life Lost Relic Found Over and Over Again
No, we're not tripping through time with Desmond. The derelict and overgrown plane found in Lost has become a prevalent symbol for a deserted island that's anything but. It also seems to be just as prevalent in the real world. More » -
#retrofuturism
Cities of the Future, Imagined By The Artist Who Created The Death Star
John Berkey is famous for doing concept design for the original Star Wars movie, including a breathtaking poster of the Death Star. When he wasn't imagining space battles, he designed cities of the future - on Earth and in space. More » -
#io92009yearinreview
The Greatest (And Wrongest) Spoilers Of 2009
For science fiction fans, the future can't arrrive fast enough. That's why we crave spoilers. This past year, spoilers gave us early glimpses of some crazy developments... and sometimes, steered us wrong. Here the greatest and wrongest spoilers of 2009.
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#mastery
Once I Was Your Slave, But Now I Am Your Leader!
In Avatar, a man from an industrial society joins a low-tech tribal culture and becomes its leader. But the reverse happens too: Somebody from a disadvantaged group becomes a leader of the supposed masters. And here's how they do it. More » -
#doctorwho
Ranking The Regenerations Of Doctor Who
David Tennant's swansong on Doctor Who, "The End of Time", airs today in the UK and tomorrow night on BBC America. But how will the Tenth Doctor's finale — and his big regeneration — compare with those that came before? More » -
#bioethics
Could a Conjoined Twin Get Away with Murder?
In a new essay Half Guilty, Nick Kam explores the legal ramifications of a thought experiment: if a conjoined twin commits murder, can the legal system punish them? Could the innocent twin be punished simply for their unusual medical condition? More » -
#neillblomkamp
District 9's Neill Blomkamp Explains Why He Won't Make Big Budget Movies
When District 9 director Neill Blomkamp makes his next film, he won't have a $100 million budget. Instead, he'll keep making films on the (relative) cheap, because it's the only way to make science fiction movies with creative freedom. More » -
#starblazers
Live-Action Star Blazers Trailer Gives Us Goosebumps
We were ambivalent about the trailers for the animated Space Battleship Yamato movie, but we're full-on excited for live-action space battleship fun. Something about the crusty old captain with and the ship firing all batteries just gets us going. More » -
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#2009inreview
Catalog Of Wonders: Our Most Amazing Triviagasms Of 2009
The worlds of the fantastical are full of recurring themes and strange ideas, and we love to find patterns in the chaos. Here are our 10 greatest lists from 2009. More » -
#futurism
15 Reasons To Live For The Next 10 Years
The 2000s left us feeling battered, but the 2010s are looking awesome. Thanks to recent scientific research and an explosion of cultural interest in science fiction, there are at least 15 brilliant reasons to stick around for another decade. More » -
#triviagasm
Science Fiction's Predictions for the Year 2010
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2009, it's only natural to wonder what 2010 will hold. Will we see amazing technologies? Discover evidence of alien life? Or begin a slide into dystopia? We look at scifi's predictions for 2010. More » -
#doctorwho
David Tennant's Not-So-Long Goodbye To Who?
Already missing David Tennant's Doctor Who? Don't worry, he's already perfectly prepared to come back at some point in the future for a "Two Doctors"-esque guest appearance. And he's saying a special goodbye to American fans on BBC America. More » -
#tvreview
Demons Keeps Buffy's Spirit Alive
If you're still mourning the loss of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, BBC America hopes to ease your pain. Their new teens-fighting-the-underworld series, Demons, premieres this Saturday in the States. We got a sneak peak. More » -
#marveldisney
2010's Earliest Big News Story: Marvel Now Officially Belongs To Disney
Surprising no-one, Marvel shareholders approved the sale of the company to Disney on Wednesday. Welcome to the official beginning of the Disney/Marvel era. More » -
#yearinreview
Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009
This was a year of extremes: huge CG-heavy spectacles and low-budget gems. Most of all, 2009 made us feel the boundaries of cinema were stretched... for good and ill. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst films of 2009. More » -
#flashforwardlostconspiracy
The FlashForward/Lost Connection: Conspiracy or Brilliant Marketing?
It all started with that damn Oceanic Airlines billboard. Within the first six minutes of FlashForward's premiere episode, the similarities and connections to that other ABC time travel show became hard to ignore. Consider the evidence for a FlashForward/Lost conspiracy. More » -
#paranormal
Best Commentary On A UFO Sighting Ever
This video was taken late last year, and shows mysterious orbs, sometimes called "foo fighters," tailing airplanes. The best part is the stoned, expletive-laced commentary from the guy with the camera. More » -
#morningspoilers
Which Avenger Could Have A Thor Cameo? What Kind Of Underwear Does Post-Apocalyptic Denzel Wear?
Last spoilers of 2009! We've got confirmation that Marvel at least considered putting a previously unseen Avenger into Thor. And Denzel Washington gives too much Book Of Eli information. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, The Avengers, James Bond, Dollhouse and Daybreakers. More » -
#powerrangers
16 Years Later, The Power Rangers Retire
It's been a long road for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. And last week Zordon finally decided that the Rangers were through, forever. The Power Rangers ended their series with the 700th episode. We'll miss Billy and his overalls most. More »
