One of the coolest bits from Arrival isn't the sci-fi movie's Lovecraftian aliens or its stunning cinematography (although, to be fair, those are both great), it's the Heptapods' language. Figuring ...

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There was a time when those who made science fiction movies were more interested in existential dilemmas than action-packed alien invasions. Sci-fi classics from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Blade Runner ...

Note: Plot points, including the ending, of “Arrival” are discussed in this post. “Arrival” is in a very fundamental way a film about language. It’s about the language barriers humans face in trying ...

2016 hasn’t been the easiest year on the sci-fi genre. There have been some bright spots, to be sure, with “Star Trek Beyond” and “Midnight Special” both garnering considerable and well-earned praise.

"Arrival" is in a very fundamental way a film about language. It's about the language barriers humans face in trying to communicate with one another and it's about the language barriers humans face ...