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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
Christopher Nolan's Sci-Fi Epic Is Soaring On Netflix's Top Charts
Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Interstellar is making its way up Netflix's top charts. Can it go toe to toe with the streamer's biggest originals? -
The 2009 Sci-Fi Box Office Hit That Was Banned In North Korea
North Korea has banned plenty of Hollywood movies, but this sci-fi hit from 2009 was banned for an incredibly petty reason. -
All Of The Star Trek Movies, Ranked By Box Office
Join us as we rank the Star Trek movies based on their box office performances (both adjusted and unadjusted for inflation) and budgets. -
Adamantium Vs Vibranium: Which Marvel Metal Is Stronger?
We're settling the debate regarding the strength of Wolverine's Adamantium and Black Panther's Vibranium. It's time for the battle of the Marvel Metals! -
Why Darth Vader Never Runs In Star Wars
Walking rather than running is a classic villain trope, but is there a practical reason why Darth Vader does that? Let's take a closer look. -
Godzilla's Gender: Is The Iconic Kaiju Male Or Female?
Is Godzilla male or female? Buckle up, because the issue of the iconic kaiju's gender is far less straightforward than you might've assumed. -
The Correct Order To Watch The Thing Movies
There are multiple movie versions of The Thing inspired by John W. Campbell's novella, Who Goes There? Here's our recommended order for watching them. -
The Terminator's Sarah Connor Was Indirectly Inspired By Another Legendary Sci-Fi Hero
When James Cameron was developing Sarah Connor for The Terminator, he took inspiration from another sci-fi hero he would eventually get to work with. -
The 10 Most Powerful Star Trek Ships, Ranked
We're looking at the ships of Star Trek and ranking them based on the power of its sensors, engines, the comfort of its crew, versatility, and utility.
