The fundamentalism I experienced in the religious circles of my youth can now be found in progressive and “woke” circles.

Inventors, engineers, scientists, and astronauts have been inspired by Star Trek, so why not politicians?

China Miéville, shoestring budget superheroics, crazy anime, gritty sci-fi, and mutant psychic weirdness.

Also, what does a tribute to the Purple One have to do with Star Trek?

It’s a shame that a vehicle so cool never figured more prominently in the G.I. Joe mythos.

In light of his death, some have examined Hugh Hefner’s legacy and found it deeply wanting.

Obviously, I’m a little biased, but I was once again impressed by the site’s depth and breadth of coverage.

Marvel’s next big hit, gorgeous-looking Chinese swordplay, more Netflix original sci-fi, and classic cult samurai action.

Pop culture nerdery won’t save the union but it could help us understand each other a little better.

Transforming mecha and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” make everything better.

A meditation on parenting and “Ms. Marvel,” one of the most delightful comic books I’ve read in quite some time.

An incredible work of fandom that pays tribute to classic “Star Wars” as well as vintage anime titles like “Robotech.”

Highlighting two video games that contain nothing to shoot, no power-ups, and no princesses to save or alien empires to obliterate.