'Independence Day' at 30, White House explosion explained, interviews

Volker Engel and Douglas Smith revisit the signature scene from Roland Emmerich's 1996 summer blockbuster.

5 Cult Classic '80s Sci-Fi Shows That Deserve More Attention

The 1980s was jam-packed with excellent sci-fi shows that are still loved, but a good few quality programs have lingered in ...

What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

10 '80s cult classics that still feel surprisingly modern

These cult classic movies from the 1980s, whether science-fiction, horror, or a fan-favorite blending romance and comedy, are ...
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As long as you keep searching, you won't find the treasure map, and it will keep bothering you—Watching 'V/H/S/Beyond'

The latest installment in the 'V/H/S' horror anthology series, which has launched the careers of renowned directors such as Ti West ('Pearl') and Adam Wingard ('Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'). A ...