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"The Day the Earth Stood Still" "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
This supremely lame update of the sci-fi classic, starring Keanu Reeves, is assembled out of bits of every movie where an unknown whatzit threatens our way of life.
By Andrew O'Hehir Dec 12, 2008
Stephen King's God trip Stephen King's God trip
On the 30th anniversary of "The Stand," the novelist confesses what haunts him about religion and today's politics.
By John Marks Oct 23, 2008
Philosophy! Theology! Global catastrophe! Adventure! Philosophy! Theology! Global catastrophe! Adventure!
Neal Stephenson's "Anathem" pulls off what most writers would never dare attempt -- it is simultaneously a philosophical argument and a ripping good yarn.
By Andrew Leonard Sep 11, 2008
A life well spent, reviewing Neal Stephenson A life well spent, reviewing Neal Stephenson
"Anathem" does not disappoint. Unless you have a problem with philosophy
Sep 10, 2008
"The X-Files: I Want to Believe" "The X-Files: I Want to Believe"
This suspenseful, intimate movie reminds us why we've always believed in Mulder and Scully.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 25, 2008
Scully have I loved Scully have I loved
Fox Mulder was brilliant and sexy in "The X-Files" -- but it's Dana Scully who has my heart.
By Rebecca Traister Jul 24, 2008
Thomas M. Disch Remembering Thomas M. Disch
In his many dark, satirical, heretical books, the pioneering science fiction author contemplated death with elegant despair.
By Elizabeth Hand Jul 11, 2008
Everything you were afraid to ask about "Battlestar Galactica" Everything you were afraid to ask about "Battlestar Galactica"
A complete primer on the smartest sci-fi TV show ... maybe ever.
By Thomas Rogers Apr 2, 2008
The last rendezvous with Arthur C. Clarke The last rendezvous with Arthur C. Clarke
Back in the day, 50 cents would get your mind blown. Thanks for the psycho-computers and ominous aliens, Arthur.
By Andrew Leonard Mar 18, 2008
Still has a mouth, and still must scream Still has a mouth, and still must scream
Science-fiction legend Harlan Ellison on the new movie starring himself as a "funny, weird old guy" -- and how the WGA wound up as Hollywood's "bitches."
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 13, 2008
Paul Krugman flies to outer space Paul Krugman flies to outer space
A science fiction geek's delight: Aliens, interest rates, relativity theory and Isaac Asimov jokes
By Andrew Leonard Mar 11, 2008
Dumbledore? Gay. J.K. Rowling? Chatty. Dumbledore? Gay. J.K. Rowling? Chatty.
What happens when authors like J.K. Rowling can't stop telling their own stories?
By Rebecca Traister Oct 23, 2007
Science fiction wins a Nobel Science fiction wins a Nobel
Dystopian futures don't just belong to the cyberpunks. Doris Lessing could play post-apocalyptic with the best of them.
By Andrew Leonard Oct 11, 2007
L'Engle's last wrinkle L'Engle's last wrinkle
Madeleine L'Engle wrote children's books that were too complicated for grown-ups. I'll miss her.
By Laurel Snyder Sep 10, 2007
Now romancer Now romancer
William Gibson has been hailed as a prophet and a futurist, but his eye is on the present moment. He talks to Salon about virtual readings, emerging technology and his new novel -- set in 2006.
By Dennis Lim Aug 11, 2007
Summer reads Summer reads
Thrills and chills: These mysteries and science fiction novels will transport you to a higher plane.
By Salon staff Jun 25, 2007
Back to the future Back to the future
Science fiction promised us a tomorrowland of jetpacks, Smell-O-Vision and male mammary implants. So what happened?
By Simon Reynolds May 12, 2007
Killer smog invades children's fantasy Killer smog invades children's fantasy
Pollution is evil in China Mieville's newest novel. The kids will understand.
By Andrew Leonard Mar 20, 2007
"Un Lun Dun" "Un Lun Dun"
The imaginative world of an alternative London created by China Mieville just may take adults back to their slack-jawed, book-drunk days of youth.
By Laura Miller Mar 5, 2007
"James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon" "James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon"
Julie Phillips introduces the fascinating subject of her biography: A sophisticated, adventurous woman who wrote science fiction like a sophisticated, adventurous man.
By Salon staff Dec 14, 2006
Stranger than science fiction Stranger than science fiction
Before JT Leroy there was James Tiptree Jr. -- the writer and alter ego of Alice Sheldon, a beautiful woman who struggled under the weight of her talent, depression and sexuality.
By Laura Miller Aug 10, 2006
Plague wars and border wars Plague wars and border wars
Mexico, the U.S. and "The Patron Saint of Plagues."
By Andrew Leonard Apr 10, 2006
Remembering Octavia Butler Remembering Octavia Butler
The great African-American science fiction writer saw herself as a reclusive outsider, but to her peers she was a beloved insider.
By Karen Joy Fowler Mar 17, 2006
Science fiction for women Science fiction for women
Newsweek says spaceships are fun for both genders.
By Page Rockwell Jan 17, 2006
The New Work meets the Old Economy The New Work meets the Old Economy
Kodacell's in trouble, but Andrea's on a new story: Russian biotech weight-loss clinics. Chapter 10 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Nov 14, 2005
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