Revealing Science History: Talking Scripts with Hidden Figures’ Allison Schroeder

In 1962, historical ground was broken in the space race in more ways than one. Amid the unrest of the Civil Rights Movement, Hidden Figures (in theaters nationwide Jan. 6) tells how a group of mathematically minded black women crossed the color line, broke through barriers for women in science, and helped NASA get the Mercury program into orbit. We spoke with Hidden Figures screenwriter Allison Schroeder about women in science and filmmaking. R: What does a film like Hidden Figures — with its emphasis on both women in.
In 1962, historical ground was broken in the space race in more ways than one. Amid the unrest of.

10 Binge-Worthy Sci Fi Films and TV Series

Now that the holidays are here, it’s a perfect time to binge. So, here’s a handy list of the best sci fi films and series to catch up on. For advice, we talked with several filmmakers and sci fi experts about what they’re watching this holiday season. FILMS There are tons of sci fi films to binge. Film reviewer Rod Faulkner (The 7th Matrix) says even he needs to get caughtup. “We are enjoying a new golden age in terms of the sheer amount of SF series being released. It’s hard to keep track of it all!” True. But here’s a start. Star Wars: Rogue One You’ve probably seen this already. But Aimee Dansereau, one of the creative minds behind She-Fi.com, offers a great.
Now that the holidays are here, it’s a perfect time to binge. So, here’s a handy list of the best sci fi films and series to catch up on. For advice, we talked.

Talking Synapse, Sketches, and Rogue One with Kenlon Clark

What do sketches of Daisy Ridley, Adidas ads, and music videos have to do with science fiction and the newly premiered Rogue One? They all happen to be passions and experiences under the belt of director Kenlon Clark, a science fiction aficionado who can appreciate the unique challenges and advantages that go with a switch from low budget indie films to big budget blockbusters. It’s a subject many directors, including Clark, have on their minds in light of Rogue One director Gareth Edwards’ impressive trajectory from Monsters (with a.
What do sketches of Daisy Ridley, Adidas ads, and music videos have to do with science fiction and the.

PUMZI takes on post-apocalyptic dystopia, Kenyan-style

There isn’t a lot of indie sci fi coming out of Africa these days. That’s one thing that makes PUMZI stand out. PUMZI is the visionary post-apocalyptic dystopian short sci fi film from acclaimed Kenyan writer and director Wanuri Kahiu. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi indie short is set 35 years after World War III has destroyed the world’s ecology. Humanity has retreated underground, living in completely self-contained compounds. One such compound is the Maitu Community in East Africa, where a young botanist named Asha (portrayed by the luminous Kudzani Moswela) receives a mysterious delivery that signifies new hope for the world.
There isn’t a lot of indie sci fi coming out of Africa these days. That’s one thing that makes.