science fiction films

Profiles seventy-nine science fiction movies spanning the 1930s through the 1990s, critiquing each film's representation of a laboratory and biological science, and explaining what would need to be done in reality to produce the results that occur in each film's experiments.

Profiles some of the most famous science fiction movies in history and discusses the major developments that have taken place in special effects.

Cad Bane calls upon a number of bounty hunters to help him raid the Senate Building and the Jedi try to stop the attack.

Han Solo encounters many characters and adventures as he travels throughout the Star Wars galaxy.

Describes the characteristics, abilities, and adventures of R2-D2, C-3PO, and other droids that populate the Star Wars universe.

Examines the light and dark sides of the Force from the Star Wars universe and discusses its potential for good and evil.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide reviews of over 1,300 science fiction movies from 1897 through 1999, each with credits, production and release information, and a synopsis of the story. Includes behind-the-scenes trivia and illustrations.

Describes the great monsters of the movies and the films in which they appeared. Includes King Kong, Godzilla, Frankenstein, the Thing, Wolf Man, and the Gremlins.