When Tech Moguls Act Like Galactic Overlords

In Max Gladstone's new novel *Empress of Forever*, technology controls everyone.

Are Sci-Fi Movies Getting Too Pretentious?

The films are generally known for action, but recently sci-fi has gotten more profound. It might…

Netflix’s ‘Dark’ Is Mind-Melting Sci-Fi at Its Very Best

The show may not be a cultural juggernaut like 'Stranger Things,' but the multigenerational saga is…

Will Heroes in Loincloths Ever Make a Comeback?

More importantly, does anyone need them to?

Are Humans the Meanest Species in the Universe?

Melinda Snodgrass' novel *The High Ground* examines human cruelty in an alien first-contact scenario.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tabletop RPGs

Shannon Appelcline's 'Designers and Dragons' books offer a detailed look at the history of tabletop roleplaying…

How Sci-Fi Shaped the Players in the Gawker Lawsuit

Media strategist Ryan Holiday gives a detailed account of the suit in his new book 'Conspiracy'.

There’s a Petition to Cancel *Good Omens*, But Who Cares?

The show doesn't take itself too seriously—and neither should viewers.

*Star Trek: Discovery* Just Keeps Getting Better and Better

Season 2 is light years ahead of the show's first season.

The YouTuber on a Mission to Save the Classic RPG

English professor Matt Barton is out to draw attention to the bygone favorites of the genre.