Blade Runner

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

In article about Asian influences on blockbuster films, Queen Amidala from Star Wars in her royal headdress

The Unseen Asian Historical and Cultural Influences in Blockbuster Movies

Karen Lu, Yale University

Whether in more obvious cases like 'Blade Runner' or in more surprising films like 'Titanic,' cultural artifacts, aesthetics and stories from the Eastern hemisphere continue to play a big part in Western cinema.…

September 30, 2021

As Cyberpunk Goes Commercial, It Risks Dulling Its Anarchist Edges

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

What use is rebellion when it's sponsored by your overlords?…

December 16, 2018

‘Altered Carbon’ Is a Mind-Bending, Futuristic Story of Film Noir and Cyberpunk

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

Based on the first book in Richard K. Morgan's 'Takeshi Kovacs' trilogy, 'Altered Carbon' gives viewers a somber science-fiction series to watch on Netflix.…

February 14, 2018