You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse. Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, ...

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We often turn to actors, directors, and industry insiders for their takes on what makes a movie unforgettable. A recent poll of over 500 Hollywood names has revealed a stunning lineup of the top 30 ...

Creative Assembly's Alien: Isolation 2 looks to be the perfect sequel Alien: Isolation fans have wanted for years.

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Discover six hard sci-fi films where science shapes story and emotion, like Europa Report and The Martian. Brainy, emotional, ...

From overlooked blockbusters like Edge of Tomorrow to dismissed classics like Wait Until Dark, these thriller films are ...

What kinds of videogame are suggested by the weird marketing language for luxury bunkers? We explore some parallels with ...