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Towel Day 2024: What's the deal with towels in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?'
By Jeff Spry published
An explanation of Towel Day and its meaning in the world of Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

'The first time I read the script ... I sobbed.' 'Atlas' stars Jennifer Lopez and Sterling K. Brown on AI paranoia and their film's emotional core' (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Jennifer Lopez and Sterling K. Brown, two of the stars of "Atlas," Netflix's new sci-fi thriller.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 9 offers a tense but questionable cliffhanger
By Scott Snowden published
Possibly a couple of missed opportunities, but nonetheless a solid first part of a series finale. And when was the last time a sci-fi show ended on its own terms without being cancelled?

What did Noa see in the telescope in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?'
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the space clues that are open for discussion in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 8 'Labyrinths' is a fun, format-following installment
By Scott Snowden published
Cinematography and an interesting location more or less make this installment an episode-long set piece, but it's well executed, for the most part.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 7 'Eirgah' is the best yet of this final season
By Scott Snowden published
With just three more episodes remaining after this one, "Star Trek: Discovery" offers us a surprisingly well-written installment.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 6 goes old school and benefits because of it
By Scott Snowden published
There's nothing quite like a prime directive violation dispute to bring any episode of any Trek series home, as season 5 episode 6 of "Star Trek: Discovery" shows.

5 sci-fi movies that weren't great but still deserve a sequel
By Fran Ruiz published
We're constantly talking about good movies that deserve a sequel, but what about the divisive ones that, while not great, had cool ideas worth building upon?

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 5 'Mirrors' is a quality installment, but weighed down by another anchor of nostalgia
By Scott Snowden published
The chase across the galaxy for the Progenitors MacGuffin continues, offering chances to insert stand-alone, episode-length adventures along the way.
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