Dystopia

For an article about surveillance culture, a person wears an eye glass piece with the words "no," "buy," "obey," "overturned," "overruled" on it. A city scape is behind them and different fliers are posted too.

Modern Dystopia: The Harrowing Reality Of Big Brother

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How advances in technology are single-handedly causing Orwellian nightmares to become modern-day realities.…

October 31, 2023

In an article about 'Parable of the Sower,' a woman in a red dress wears a red turban and carries a book while surrounded by a border of leaves.

‘Parable of the Sower’: The Best Sci-Fi Novel You’ve Never Read

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Written 30 Years Ago, ‘Parable of the Sower’ is a Powerful Commentary on Today.…

September 25, 2023

In an article about Silo, a dark circular chasm descends into the earth.

‘Silo’: Murder in Dystopia

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

The riveting mystery series "Silo" keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, with enthralling mysteries, original storytelling and sincere, powerful emotion at its center.…

September 4, 2023

In an article about Dystopian writing, a man wears a gas mask while a young person sits staring out near a bird.

Decades of Dystopia Writing

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

How generations have transformed this timeless genre.…

August 19, 2023

Everything We Know so Far About ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 5

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

It's no secret that the series is inspired by real-life events. As the world continues to evolve, we can expect to see some big changes.…

July 5, 2022

‘Dune’ Reveals the Elements Essential to Every Science Fiction Story

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

While science fiction stories are everywhere, the audience may miss the underlying themes in the midst of the exciting plot, but they are worth examining.…

May 18, 2022

For an article about Netflix rom-com revival, a screenshot from Always Be My Maybe

Did Netflix Revive the Rom-Com Genre?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Since late 2017, many of the streaming platform’s releases have included romantic comedies, signaling an industry-wide shift back toward the genre.…

October 8, 2020

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