Parallel Storylines: Humans, Robots, and the Fight to Preserve Earth
There is a parallel between Godzilla and Pacific Rim. The monster in both movies emerge from the depths of the ocean, are […]
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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 […]
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, […]
Ready Player One: A reflection of our digital dystopia
Science fiction narratives bring to the fore realities that are not actively present but have the tendency to become real. For instance, […]