Jon Cole: Science fiction uniquely provides a lens on many different aspects of life, with space operas focusing in on the ambition and perseverance of humanity or post-apocalyptic stories focusing on our universal will to survive. Lately, movies brought about a revival of soft sci-fi, diving into the anthropology and psychology of various scenarios in titles like Moon or District 9. This sub-genre is likely the most accessible to a rising filmmaker, with reports of the former film costing a mere $5 million. 2010's Monsters is one such movie, with a simple premise and a shoestring budget.
The Doomsday Cult of Antares De La Luz Review: The documentary explores how the cult members were coerced in the group and made accomplice of heinous crimes.
City Hunter Review: The manga adaptation unravels the tragic beginning of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura's partnership.
Deliver Me Review: The Swedish series follows two troubled teen and their troublesome lives when one of them is shot dead.