CGI can build entire planets now, but bigger does not always mean better. Some older movies still look incredible because their effects had texture and real-world messiness baked in. Models, ...

District 9 was way ahead of its time, when it was released in 2009. Utilizing a handheld documentary style, director Neil Blomkamp had a vision for a new type of science fiction film. One that would ...

Bad CGI ages fast. Great CGI tends to survive because filmmakers know when to use it, when to hide it, and when to let practical effects do the heavy lifting. These 10 older movies did not rely on ...

After over 15 years, director Steven Spielberg is finally getting back into the world of alien invaders. Sure, as a producer, Spielberg has continued to attach his name to shows like Falling Skies and ...