Synopsis “Knowing” is a science fiction thriller released in 2009 and directed by Alex Proyas, who is famous for visually ambitious films such as The Crow, and Dark City. The film features Nicolas Cage and interweaves mystery, apocalyptic drama, and speculative science fiction while addressing underlying issues such as determinism, fate, and the frailty of […]
Introduction Lucy is a science-fiction action film released in 2014 that was both directed and written by Luc Besson. He is known for his stylistic and often philosophical genre works like Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, and La Femme Nikita. The film stars Scarlett Johansson in the title role, with Morgan Freeman portraying a
Introduction & Overview I.S.S. is an American science fiction thriller movie that was released in 2023. It was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and written by Nick Shafir. The movie’s plot is set aboard the International Space Station during a period of global conflict. American and Russian astronauts have a history of working together, but what
Introduction Don’t Look Up is a 2021 American satirical science fiction black comedy written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay. Known for his unique blend of political satire and irreverent humor, McKay previously directed films like The Big Short and Vice. In Don’t Look Up, he shifts his focus to the public and their response
Synopsis Love and Monsters is a 2020 romantic adventure film set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by gigantic mutated creatures. It combines action and comedy with heartfelt moments. Directed by Michael Matthews and written by Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson, the film captures the distinct journeys of its protagonist, who traverses the dangerous world for
The Kitchen is a crime drama film released in 2019 and directed by Andrea Berloff in her directorial debut. The film is a adaptation of a comic book by the same name, written by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle, published by DC/Vertigo. It is set in the late 1970s and follows the life of three
The Darkest Minds is a dystopian American science fiction film released in 2018. It was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who made her live-action directorial debut with this project. Chad Hodge authored the screenplay, drawing inspiration from The Darkest Minds, a novel by Alexandra Bracken. The film depicts a United States of the not-so-distant future
Infinite (2021) is a science-fiction action-thriller helmed by Antoine Fuqua, drawing inspiration from D. Eric Maikranzs novel The Reincarnationist Papers. The ensemble cast features Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Toby Jones, and Dylan OBrien. The film tackles reincarnation through a sweeping premise: some people retain vivid memories of every past
Introduction Jupiter Ascending is a space opera filled with stunning visual effects, and integrates elements of fantasy and political drama alongside science fiction. The film is directed by the Wachowski siblings, known for their work on the Matrix Trilogy, who tells the story of a woman from Earth who learns she is the reincarnated alien
Introduction Prey is an action pack science fiction movie released in 2022 that brings a new unique story to the predator franchise as it places part of the film around the early 1700s Comanche tribe. The film’s new twist and outlook gives a great cultural vibe and underused perspective to the series which has been
