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How War of the Worlds became one of Spielberg’s most controversial movies: ‘He lost his sense of decency’

FLASHBACKS: Arriving four years after the attack on the Twin Towers, Spielberg’s loose adaptation of the HG Wells classic – which turned 20 this week – utilised 9/11 imagery and a very era-specific sense of American panic to tell the story of an alien invasion. Many championed it. Others found…

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

10 Sci-Fi Books Where Humans Are The Bad Guys

In these sci-fi novels, we were the alien invaders the whole time.

The Mary Sue · Jun 19, 2025

The 10 Best Classic Sci-Fi Books (That Still Hold Up)

When it comes to classic literature, the classics can be hit or miss. Sometimes a “classic” is groundbreaking novel that truly stands the test of time, other times it’s a book that reads like something you Sparknotes’d your way through in high school English. While not every novel hailed as…

The Mary Sue · Jun 6, 2025

70 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Writer Defined A Hollywood Golden Age

From the depths of the ocean to the center of the Earth, Jules Verne's impact on science fiction remains massive today.

Inverse · Dec 23, 2024

Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’

The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… and his much-missed parrot, Herb

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Best Anti-Capitalist Sci-Fi Movie of the Century

Was this under-loved science fiction flick ahead of its time? Here's why 'Elysium' is worth another look on Netflix.

Inverse · Oct 13, 2024

45 Years Ago, a Forgotten Time-Travel Thriller Secretly Set the Stage for Star Trek's Biggest Hits

'The Wrath of Khan' and 'The Voyage Home' are two of the most beloved Star Trek films, and they have roots in a little-known sci-fi adventure starring none other than genre icon H.G. Wells.

Inverse · Sep 28, 2024

A college course that’s a history of the future

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024

Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent

Researchers say procedure not yet tested on people could eventually be used to help locate injuries or tumours

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To 50 Sci-Fi Essentials Under $25 On Amazon

Epic adventures, mind-bending tales, and futuristic thrills, all perfectly priced for your next journey.

Inverse · Aug 9, 2024