Sci-Fi
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis trailer withdrawn over fake quotes
The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s self-funded epic Megalopolis has been withdrawn after finding it included false and misleading quotes.
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How this director plans to keep Planet of the Apes one of the most enduring franchises
Shot in Australia, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes aims to extend the dynasty a little further.
- by Karl Quinn
What came next for Game of Thrones creators? An even more unwieldy book to adapt
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss follow Game of Thrones with another adaptation of a sprawling set of novels, but instead of dragons, this one has extraterrestrials.
- by Karl Quinn
Dressing Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan: The Aussie designer taking on Hollywood
Alice Babidge is the Australian costume designer behind sci-fi psychological thriller Foe and surreal horror Beau Is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix.
- by Hannah Story
Lion director Garth Davis turns to sci-fi for a different kind of love story
The Australian filmmaker has two of Ireland’s best young actors, Saosire Ronan and Paul Mescal, in a story set in 2065.
- by Garry Maddox
Massive TV production planned for Australia cancelled due to writers’ strike
The high-profile sci-fi series from Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail has fallen victim to delays, an uncertain economy and the writers’ strike.
- by Karl Quinn
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Thought Westworld was confusing? Wait until you see TV’s newest brain puzzle
I’ve watched most of The Peripheral, but I’m almost as lost as I was at the outset.
- by Karl Quinn
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Opinion
Forty years on, Blade Runner’s still peerless as a sci-fi classic
Ridley Scott’s world of unchecked technology, environmental disaster and extreme wealth disparities still resonates four decades after its release.
- by Charles Purcell
Elisabeth Moss offered this Aussie a plum Shining Girls gig, then apologised
Australian director Daina Reid and the star of The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss are getting used to working together.
- by Karl Quinn
The multiverse is everywhere in pop culture. But could it be real?
Parallel dimensions, alternate realities, wormholes and portals are all the rage on screen right now. But how solid is the science behind this science-fiction?
- by Karl Quinn
It’s been nominated for 11 Oscars, but what is Everything, Everywhere actually about?
Everything Everywhere All at Once is wild, funny and hugely enjoyable. But ask the filmmakers what it’s about and the answer could go anywhere.
- by Karl Quinn
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