Hollywood has never been known for its strict adherence to science. In most blockbusters the laws of physics are treated more like polite suggestions than hard rules. Need I mention “Armageddon”? I ...

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Science fiction is an expansive genre that encompasses many different kinds of stories, all in one way or another centered on technology.There are science fiction films about alien technology, ...

A tradition that attracts people from across the country and around the world, the CWRU Film Society Science Fiction Marathon is the longest-running 24-hour movie event. Each year, the society hosts a ...