If I had to pick a single genre of film that I love above all else it would be science fiction. Whether it’s a story about aliens in outer space or simply the use of advanced technology, movies can ...

Among this month’s picks, there’s a blend of sci-fi and Hindu mythology, plus Nicolas Cage in postapocalyptic times. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Stream it on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Like the ...

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The best sci-fi movies of 2024 tackle the kind of elemental questions around which the genre has always revolved: What is the value of a human life? How much are you willing to sacrifice, to get ...

This month’s picks include a time-travel thriller with Dylan O’Brien and a dystopian comedy with Awkwafina and John Cena. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Stream it on Max. Unlike the impossibly complicated ...