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Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

If you're looking for a sci-fi action world with open, sprawling worlds, try these books.

Video Games

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Superheroes

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

By Matthew McCreary

Fantasy Movies

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

By Isabel Montero

Sci Fi Movies

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

By Orrin Grey

Fantasy TV Shows

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

By Archita Mittra

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The Best Line in the Thor: Ragnarok Trailer Was Written by a Kid

The Best Line in the Thor: Ragnarok Trailer Was Written by a Kid

This child ragnarocks.

By Matthew Loffhagen

The Portalist's Guide to The Dark Tower

The Portalist's Guide to The Dark Tower

A spoiler-free guide to Stephen King's The Dark Tower—one of the most unique and rewarding fantasy sagas ever.

By Carolyn Cox

Doctor Who

The 13th Doctor Can Teach Us a Lot About Being Human

The 13th Doctor Can Teach Us a Lot About Being Human

Doctor Who's first-ever female doctor has inspired controversy, but if we listen, there's a lot the she can reveal.

By Mike Chen

The Shape Of Water

First Trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Dark Romance The Shape of Water

First Trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Dark Romance The Shape of Water

A cleaning woman and a fish-monster fall for each other in this magical new film.

By Sara Barry

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A Wrinkle in Time Trailer is a Visual Feast

A Wrinkle in Time Trailer is a Visual Feast

Watch the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s time travel classic.

By Olivia Mason

Why Story Matters in Video Games

Why Story Matters in Video Games

The first time I cried playing a video game was when I killed The Boss.

By Mike Chen

Fantasy Books

10 Phenomenal LGBTQIA Characters in Science Fiction and Fantasy

10 Phenomenal LGBTQIA Characters in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Share your faves in the comments!

By Santino Hassell

Sci Fi TV Shows

Westworld Season Two Will Focus on Dr. Ford's Backstory

Westworld Season Two Will Focus on Dr. Ford's Backstory

You can't play God without being acquainted with the Devil.

By Matthew Loffhagen

Superheroes

Spider-Man Movies, Ranked from Least to Most Fun

Spider-Man Movies, Ranked from Least to Most Fun

From the so good to the so-bad-they're-good, and everything in between.

By Feliza Casano

Fantasy Books

Game of Thrones Exceeds Expectations With Their 'Winter Is Here' Trailer

Game of Thrones Exceeds Expectations With Their 'Winter Is Here' Trailer

By Matthew Loffhagen

Gift Guide

Purr-fect Cat Shirts for Geeks

Purr-fect Cat Shirts for Geeks

Calling all cat lovers!

By Sara Barry

Science Fiction Books

Watch the Top Indie Sci-Fi Films From the 2017 Philip K. Dick Film Festival

Watch the Top Indie Sci-Fi Films From the 2017 Philip K. Dick Film Festival

The spirit of Philip K. Dick is alive and well in these new films.

By Outer Places

Sci Fi TV Shows

Show Dad You Care With These Geeky Father's Day Cards

Show Dad You Care With These Geeky Father's Day Cards

These nerdy notes are dad compatible, no matter your father's fandom.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Movies

10 Fantasy Drinking Establishments We Want to Patronize

10 Fantasy Drinking Establishments We Want to Patronize

♫ Sometimes you want to go, where everybody is a mage. ♫

By Carolyn Cox

Space Exploration

Latest Valerian Trailer Is Every Space Opera Fan's Dream Come True

Latest Valerian Trailer Is Every Space Opera Fan's Dream Come True

'A vision a lifetime in the making.'

By Matthew Loffhagen

Superheroes

Wonder Woman Gifts for the Amazon in Your Life

Wonder Woman Gifts for the Amazon in Your Life

Lasso some Themyscira-worthy super swag!

By The Portalist Staff

Star Wars

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photos Reveal a Host of Brand-New Characters

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photos Reveal a Host of Brand-New Characters

The hype is strong with this one.

By Matthew Loffhagen

Fantasy Books

Magical Harry Potter House Gear

Magical Harry Potter House Gear

Show your house pride!

By Carolyn Cox

Aliens

Alien Franchise Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best

Alien Franchise Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best

In space, no one can hear you disagree.

By Stephen Lovely

Fantasy Books

George R.R. Martin Says HBO's Five New Game of Thrones Shows Are Prequels, Not Spinoffs

George R.R. Martin Says HBO's Five New Game of Thrones Shows Are Prequels, Not Spinoffs

Prequels are coming.

By Matthew Loffhagen

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