“I had your job once. I was good at it.”
February 28
Douglas Adams’ sprawling sci-fi book series isn’t easy to adapt, but there have been multiple attempts at it all the same. While the 2005 Hitchhiker’s Guide movie isn’t perfect, it is a lot of fun.
February 28
The supernatural noir comic adaptation Constantine got mixed reviews on release, but it’s buoyed by some dazzling visuals and Keanu Reeves being his usual, extremely watchable self. If you want a heavy dose of pop theology with your action movie, Constantine delivers.
February 28
Event Horizon sets up a compelling, creepy atmosphere in its first half before diving into nightmarish horror and gross-out special effects. It’s become a cult classic among those who like their sci-fi pitch black.
February 28
Godzilla: King of the Monsters isn’t the legendary kaiju’s best outing, but it packs some jaw-dropping special effects scenes that might help you overlook its uninspired plot.
February 28
Loud, fun, and spectacularly silly, Independence Day is the definition of a popcorn movie. If you need some sci-fi action to push through the dead of winter, look no further.
February 28
Kong: Skull Island pairs fantastic special effects and set pieces with a propulsive story. It may not measure up to the original King Kong, but it’s easily one of the best movies in the series.
February 25
Following up on a nearly undisputed sci-fi classic isn’t easy, but Blade Runner 2049 pulls it off. It’s just as moody as the original, with equally gorgeous special effects and more rumination on what separates “real” people from machines.