An archive of multicultural science fiction and fantasy book/film reviews
by Wake Forest students for Wake Forest students
A modern Frankenstein tale that unites sci-fi and horror with the sociopolitical tensions of the present-day United States.
Reviewed by Mary Brown
A fantastical and beautiful film about the wonders of nature and humanity's impact on the world around us.
Reviewed by Alex Baime
A chaotic, bizarre, hilarious film that depicts the yearn to escape from a meaninglessness reality.
Reviewed by Emilia Migliaccio
The Avatar can bring balance to a world fractured by imperialism, but he cannot save M. Night Shyamalan's woefully misguided film.
Reviewed by Mac Dorn
N.K. Jemisin's newest work is as diverse, defiant, ambitious, and occasionally frustrating as New York itself.
Reviewed by Jackson DeWitt
A gruesomely neon window into the modern horrors of gentrification and cultural appropriation.
Reviewed by Carson Smith
A less than stellar adaptation of an iconic plot that almost hits too close to home.
Reviewed by Lexi Zyskowski
The newest installment in the Predator franchise is about besting more than just a beast.
Reviewed by Kate Harris
A unique glimpse into the intersection of saints and sinners set within the topsy-turvy world of the fae!
Reviewed by Alexandra Stefanis
A bizarre, incoherent journey to find alternatives to a post-apocalyptic planet that offers a criticism of our material culture through false narratives.
Reviewed by Claire Tucker
Tracy Deonn's crackling debut is an absolutely unmissable reimagining of Arthurian legend that tackles the well-known and beloved stories from a fresh perspective.
Reviewed by Anna Gramling
Rupert Wyatt's humanistic take on an alien invasion has a lot to say about the realities of urban America however, viewers expecting full-blown action scenes may walk away disappointed.
Reviewed Lily Klett
Guillermo del Torro's adult fantasy is a tale of love and loss that shows how outsiders can connect to each other. Plus, there's fish fornication.
Reviewed by Emmie Perrin
A young boy is summoned by his estranged father to fight against an enemy that threatens their whole world. But what will winning cost?
Reviewed by Marc Gafoor
A dystopian parallel of Apartheid South Africa - made unfamiliar with an alien race.
Reviewed by Michelle Barnard
Fielder presents a spectacular journey of an indestructible black body through past, present, and future.
Reviewed by Daniel Nesbit
Okorafor's science fantasy relates a tale of an ostracized woman looking to change the social, cultural, and political landscape of an expansive mythological Africa.
Reviewed by Nick Aime
Jordan Peele's science fiction, horror film shows a sibling due trying to document a wondrous creature.
Reviewed by Kayla Willis
DIR Bong Joon-Ho (2014)
Before Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho had already created his masterwork on class
By Erick Rendon
It's the end of the world. But not the world as you know it. Come for the gritty action, stay for the nuanced portrayal of minorities.
Reviewed by Ray Shryock
An Epic Tale of Finding Family Amidst the Tragedy (and Absurdity) of Life
Reviewed by Madison Casey
A dystopian dramedy that has a telemarketer answer the question "what would you do for 100 million dollars?"
Reviewed by Katie Wooten
A stunning example of Afro-futurism and eco-criticism in sci-fi short film
Reviewed by Anna Lawrence
Sorry to Bother You, But Watch This Film!
Reviewed by Kathryn Paulsen
A disappointing breath of fresh air for the superhero genre.
Reviewed by Alex Farhat
A collection of animated shorts engaging with modern societal issues
By Danielle Bryan
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