At its best, science fiction can present a captivating, inventive picture of societal trends and flaws. The Metacritic data we compiled here to track the most critically acclaimed sci-fi movies of all time traces a lineage of great films from Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” to the Tom Cruise-led “Minority Report” and Spike Jonze’s “Her.” The resulting list includes all of the highest rated movies that feature a “sci-fi” tag on the site, which turned out to be a wide-ranging categorization. Here are the 100 best science fiction movies of all time, according to critics: 100. “Movement and Location” (2015) Critic score: 74/100 User score: 8.6/10 What critics said: “Despite its sci-fi hook, ‘Movement and Location’ turns out to be a surprisingly resonant film about how impossible it is for most people – no matter their cosmic time zone – to carve out a life that’s … [Read more...] about The 100 best science fiction movies of all time, according to critics
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In ‘Solo’ stumble, a crossroads for Disney’s ‘Star Wars’
NEW YORK -- The reaches of the galaxy far, far away might not be quite as vast as previously thought. In a box-office blip that echoed through the multiplexes, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" didn't fare well over the Memorial Day weekend, amassing an estimated $103 million in ticket sales from Thursday night to Monday. Most movies dream of such openings, but the standard for "Star Wars" is different, as is the bottom line. "Solo," which switched directors mid-production, cost more than $250 million to make, and it was expected to debut with around $150 million. For the first time, the "Star Wars" juggernaut was humbled at the box office. The opening marked the worst debut in the franchise's history and Disney's stock slid 2.5 percent in trading Tuesday.No one yet needs to run panicked through the streets yelling "Save the Wookies!" But for the first time since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.05 billion, the profit potential within George Lucas' space saga no longer appears … [Read more...] about In ‘Solo’ stumble, a crossroads for Disney’s ‘Star Wars’
The stunning movie scene locations you simply have to visit in Italy
Over the years, Italy's cities, mountains, and countryside have formed the backdrop to some of the best films in cinematic history, from Roman Holiday to Under the Tuscan Sun. Visiting some of the sights immortalized on the big screen is a great way to explore the country, whether you make like Audrey Hepburn and take a scooter ride around the capital or tuck into a pizza at the restaurant Julia Roberts visited in Eat, Pray, Love. However, movie fans are advised against recreating La Dolce Vita's famous Trevi Fountain scene: each year, dozens of tourists are caught attempting to bathe in the landmark, and the city has ramped up fines in an effort to deter Anita Ekberg wannabes. Instead, here's a list of ten beautiful spots from up and down the country which you probably never realized played a part in your favourite films. How many have you visited? 1) Ischia, from The Talented Mr Ripley (1999) Nestled between Ischia Ponte (a square also featured in the film) and Ischia … [Read more...] about The stunning movie scene locations you simply have to visit in Italy
San Antonio Symphony’s 2018-’19 season includes ‘Star Wars’ and a food festival
By Deborah Martin Published 11:30 am, Thursday, April 12, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 In a special pops concert, the San Antonio Symphony will play John Williams’ score to “Star Wars: A New Hope” live to a screening of the movie. In a special pops concert, the San Antonio Symphony will play John Williams’ score to “Star Wars: A New Hope” live … [Read more...] about San Antonio Symphony’s 2018-’19 season includes ‘Star Wars’ and a food festival
Star Wars inspired 9/11 attacks, Margaret Atwood says
The author of The Handmaid's Tale says the only difference is the terrorists didn't get away. Nicholas Tufnell, CNET Published 10:48 am, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: … [Read more...] about Star Wars inspired 9/11 attacks, Margaret Atwood says