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 ...

Fassbender’s David has arguably been the most fascinating antagonist (if not overall character) in the Alien franchise. He epitomizes the series’ “man vs. nature vs. machine” theme, as a synth who ...