Galactic Empires in science fiction: A reflection of our world’s rigid system
Fictional universes are a part of the science fiction stories that have become a part of our literary and media fabric. They […]
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Lightyear: The origin story of Andy’s toy!
“To infinity and beyond!” This phrase became popular when Toy Story was released by Pixar in 1995. The character of Buzz Lightyear […]
“Power Rangers: Once and Always” brings back old memories
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers first appeared on the television screen 30 years ago in 1993. Since then, the team of ordinary humans […]
Themes in “I Am Legend”
The 1954 post-apocalyptic horror novel, I Am Legend, by Richard Matheson, was adapted for the big screen as I Am Legend (2007). […]
Steampunk and Atom Punk: Sub-genres of science fiction
Pulp magazines that were popular across the USA in the 1930s were a form of entertainment. Science fiction authors such as Isaac […]
AI takeover in Pixar’s WALL-E
Pixar’s animated film, Wall-E (2008), was a commercial success. It was loved by young and adults alike. The story was about a […]
20 social allegories from science fiction novels
Social allegories are narratives that are used in fictional settings. They explore the social, moral, political, technological, and cultural aspects of society […]
Avatar: A social commentary on virtual reality, corporate greed and colonialism
It took ages before James Cameron could produce Avatar in 2009. It is said that Cameron had the script and the idea […]
Brave New World: Conforming humanity to conditioning
Brave New World has made an impact on the social consciousness of the readers. Aldous Huxley’s brilliant novel which he published in […]
Terminator franchise and the concepts of AI, nuclear war and mankind’s extinction
Who would have thought that The Terminator (1984) will remain a strong reference point for movies from the same genre? The movie, […]