Peter Weir's Master and Commander (2003) has come to be recognized as a masterful historical epic. It's also not so different from an excellent Star Trek movie.
Strange New Worlds has been celebrated for updating the progressive framework of Star Trek's universe. But in its rendering of the Vulcans and Gorn, the series shows a startling propensity toward bioessentialism that even The Original Series never stooped to.
For science fiction authors writing about faster-than-light travel, Einstein's Theory of Relativity can be a real buzzkill. James Davis Nicoll discusses five books that ask, "What if we just ignored all that?"
Last month Alex Brown recommended five books set in the 1800s. But if you're looking for SFF takes on the radium girls, French spies, and The Great Depression, this list of backlist books that take place in the 20th century might be more your speed.
Ruthanna Emrys explores the nuances and applications of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and its influence on speculative fiction, from Orwell's 1984 to works by Samuel R. Delany, Suzette Elgin Haden, and Ted Chiang.
When it comes to her end-of-summer reading list, Jo Walton covers exciting new work from Cameron Reed, plus mysteries, philosophy, a fresh look at Orwell, and fiction by Ben Aaronovitch and Hilary Mantel!
So...what happened to Khan while exiled on Ceti Alpha V? We've seen this story before, but the new audio drama Star Trek: Khan offers a new perspective on the iconic villain's lead-up to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Keith R.A. DeCandido reviews the first episode!
So many sci-fi movies are cynical or skeptical about risks taken in the name of scientific discovery. Europa Report is the rare exception., celebrating those willing to explore space in spite of the costs and potential consequences 🚀
