SFC Newsletter Classic Sci-Fi From Jules Verne to the Space Age An exploration of classic science fiction from Jules Verne to the early space age, showing how reason, discipline, and responsibility shaped the genre before spectacle took over.
Book Review Inferno in Classic Science Fiction A clear look at Inferno as a classic SF journey that blends reason, choice, and timeless themes for readers who enjoy straightforward storytelling rooted in the traditions of the genre.
Trivia Stephen King’s Three-Day Dash Through “The Running Man” Stephen King’s seventy-two-hour draft of “The Running Man” reveals a raw, urgent story shaped by pressure, American anxieties, and a father’s struggle to protect his family in a changing world.
Dune Glossu Beast Rabban in Dune Glossu Beast Rabban rules Arrakis through fear in Frank Herbert’s Dune. His fall shows how cruelty and blind ambition turn strength into weakness and bring down House Harkonnen.
Science Fiction Films The Fly 1986 The Fall of Reason A scientist’s experiment turns to tragedy in David Cronenberg’s “The Fly” 1986. This review explores ambition, transformation, and the cost of progress when intellect outpaces morality.
SFC Newsletter Facts About The Return of Doctor X A look at “The Return of Doctor X” and the legacy of the mad scientist in classic science fiction, plus a featured Radiographic Alien Head T-shirt for fans of bold and mysterious designs.
Hard Science Fiction Replicants Are Not Robots in "Blade Runner" A look at how "Blade Runner" presents replicants as biological creations rather than robots, creating a richer story about identity, mortality, and the uneasy space between human life and engineered life.
Book Review Why "The Forever War" Still Defines Military Science Fiction Joe Haldeman’s “The Forever War” remains a cornerstone of military science fiction, blending real physics with timeless questions about courage, duty, and the cost of progress across the stars.
Star Wars Galactic Empire vs First Order Discover the key differences between the Galactic Empire and the First Order in "Star Wars," from their rise and rule to their downfall and lasting lessons about power and belief.
Dune Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen The Baron’s Heir in Dune Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the Baron's heir in "Dune," rivals Paul Atreides as Frank Herbert’s symbol of charm, cruelty, and ambition—a portrait of brilliance corrupted by the pursuit of power.
Science Fiction Films The Endless Night of Dark City A man with no memory awakens in a city trapped in eternal night, ruled by beings who reshape reality. “Dark City” explores identity, control, and the search for truth in a world without sunlight.
Dune Baron Harkonnen Power Without Conscience Baron Vladimir Harkonnen’s rise and fall reveal the corruption at the heart of empire, where power without conscience turns ambition into decay in Frank Herbert’s classic “Dune.”
SFC Newsletter From Marooned to Mars When Sci-Fi Got Real A look back at “Marooned” (1969), the film that brought realism to science fiction. Its tense space rescue and NASA detail marked the moment when cinematic space travel became truly believable.
Dune Dr. Wellington Yueh The Betrayer Who Healed A trusted Suk doctor becomes the tragic betrayer of House Atreides. Dr. Wellington Yueh’s story in Dune reveals how love and grief can break even the strongest conditioning.
Science Fiction Films "Solaris" (1972) A Journey into the Human Heart Tarkovsky’s "Solaris" (1972) transforms space exploration into a study of guilt, memory, and grace, revealing that the greatest unknown lies within the human heart, not among the stars.
Trivia The Wilhelm Scream in Science Fiction Discover how a single sound effect from a 1950s Western became Hollywood’s most famous in-joke, echoing through the galaxy of science fiction from “Star Wars” to today.
Dune Dune: Every Gurney Halleck Ranked Gurney Halleck has been reimagined from page to screen for decades. This ranking explores every version of Dune’s loyal warrior poet, from Patrick Stewart to Josh Brolin and beyond.
Dune Duncan Idaho A Hero Across Centuries Loyal warrior Duncan Idaho bridges honor and empire across Frank Herbert’s "Dune" saga, from Swordmaster to enduring ghola, embodying courage, memory, and the heart of House Atreides.
SFC Newsletter The Age of the Unseen A reflection on The Invisible Man (1933) and classic science fiction’s deeper theme—the unseen forces of knowledge, responsibility, and conscience that define the boundaries of human progress.
Dune Gurney Halleck, The Troubadour Warrior of Dune Gurney Halleck in Frank Herbert’s Dune is both warrior and musician, a loyal mentor whose humanity and resilience make him one of the saga’s most enduring characters.
SFC Newsletter Fahrenheit 451 and the Fight Against Forgetting Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” warned of firemen who burned books. Today, “The Last Archivist” imagines digital firewalls erasing truth, echoing Bradbury’s timeless warning.
Star Wars The Jedi Code and the Doctrine of Non-Attachment The Jedi rule against attachment explains their Code and struggle with emotion, revealing how fear, love, and duty shape the moral balance at the center of "Star Wars."
Book Review The Quiet Brilliance of ‘The Gods Themselves’ by Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov’s “The Gods Themselves” explores the cost of progress and the limits of reason. A clear, thoughtful review of one of his most daring and enduring works of science fiction.
Dune Lady Jessica Atreides in Dune Lady Jessica of House Atreides is mother, mystic, and strategist in Frank Herbert’s Dune. Her choices shape prophecy, power, and survival across novels and every major adaptation.
Dune Thufir Hawat, Master of Assassins Explore the life and role of Thufir Hawat in Frank Herbert’s "Dune." From loyal Mentat of House Atreides to a tragic figure shaped by suspicion, discover his impact on the saga and his presence in major adaptations.
