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This summer, science fiction is looking up again. With Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day (starring Emily Blunt) arriving in theaters, audiences are once again being invited to ask one of the genre’s oldest questions: what if we are not alone? It is a question Spielberg has returned to throughout his career, from the wide-eyed wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to the suburban magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the darker futuristic paranoia of Minority Report . His best sci-fi stories are about awe, fear, communication, and the human tendency to believe that there is something bigger happening in the cosmos.  That is what makes “disclosure” such a perfect sci-fi subject. The idea of a hidden truth finally being revealed taps into our collective fascination with government secrets, extraterrestrial encounters, alternate timelines, and futures we may not be ready to face. Sci-fi gives us a safe, spectacular way to imagine: first contact, time travel, dystopian syst...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga , the prequel to the iconic Mad Max: Fury Road , hit theaters on May 24th. Mad Max: Fury Road is hailed as one of the greatest action films ever . Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is positioned to follow in its footsteps. This release is the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into post-apocalyptic/dystopian adventures. For those hungry for more, Terminus is an absolute must-see. And you can exclusively catch it on TheArchive .  The release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has sent ripples of excitement within the world of film. Directed by the visionary George Miller and starring the talented Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, this prequel delves into the intriguing origins of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters.  The film will explore her early life, revealing the trials and experiences that forged her into the kick-butt warrior we know. The film features a fantastic cast, including Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth . Anya Taylor-Joy takes on ...