Sci-fi stories often stand out when they're on their own. A standalone story like Ex Machina can make waves, but the minute that it becomes a small part of a larger story, there's always more scrutiny ...

Alien and Predator are two of the most iconic sci-fi franchises to exist. Launched by filmmakers Ridley Scott and John McTiernan in 1979 and 1987, respectively, these series have instantly ...