Fifth Element

Supercut: Every Scene Where Someone is Facing Something Incredible (and Away From You)

You might not have realized how common the “back to the camera” shot is, especially in science fiction and fantasy movies where people are facing a splendid vista. Until you watch this supercut, that is. Created by Zack Prewitt, this supercut includes shots from Black Swan, Dark City, Fifth Element, Hugo, Prometheus, Doctor Who, Sunshine,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 10

What’s the Best Futuristic Uniform in the entire Universe?

If pop culture is to believed, future starship crews and workers will don winged hats, layered tank tops and slutty Moon suits. But what’s the absolute hands-down best uniform in science fiction? Which fleet, task force or workforce will look the spiffiest in the future? So far, we’re hard-pressed to find a company hat as…

Movies Meredith Woerner Mar 21

10 Best Gonzo Science Fiction Movies in the Whole Crazy Universe

The coolest science fiction movies are often ones which unscrew your head and then screw it back on, slightly askew. But a select few movies go even further, pouring some rainbow soup into your head while it’s still semi-detached. This weekend sees the release of John Dies at the End, which is part of a…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jan 23

12 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Are Just Pure Nonstop Fun

Many of our favorite movies feature quiet, introspective moments or deep philosophical discussions in between the scenes where everything is exploding and everyone is running in every possible direction. And that’s great. But sometimes, you just want a movie that hits the ground running, and keeps running at top speed, until the credits. Here are…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 30

The Best Black Friday Deals for Science Fiction and Fantasy Schwag

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, which means one thing: crazy consumer rampages, and mall crowd scenes that will make Dawn of the Dead look mellow by comparison. Luckily, you can score some amazing Black Friday deals for science fiction and fantasy merch, without leaving your home. We trawled the Internet,…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Nov 22

Doggy Leeloo might be the greatest Fifth Element cosplay ever

Skimpy outfits don’t look good on everyone, but this pooch pulls it off. It’s just proof that a great wig and the right expression can bring even the most daring look to life. The Best FIFTH ELEMENT Cosplay Ever [Badass Digest via Fashionably Geek]

io9 Lauren Davis Nov 17

10 Most Inexplicably Tiny Outfits in Science Fiction History

When you boldly venture into the unknown, you have to show some skin to prove your total bravery. So skimpy, ultra-revealing outfits are a major part of science fiction in film and television, and the genre world would be nothing without these inexplicably tiny outfits. So here are the 10 most amazingly teeny costumes that…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 5

How a Remote-Controlled Cyborg Cockroach Could Save Your Life

Proving once again that this is Luc Besson’s world, and we’re just living in it, the world has moved one step closer to the Fifth Element. That’s right, remote-controlled cockroaches. The iBionicS Lab at North Carolina State recently presented a paper at the IEEE describing a robotics system for controlling a cockroach. They implanted a…

io9 Tim Barribeau Sep 14

Ripley and her Alien Chestburster are beatified as Madonna and Child

Over the course of four movies, Ripley goes from Alien survivor to Alien mother. This painting by Jska Priebe casts the action heroine as a saintly Madonna, cradling her Xenomorph baby. Priebe has painted other lady saints of science fiction, including Blade Runner’s Rachel and The Fifth Element’s Leeloo (both below), plus The Matrix’s Trinity,…

io9 Lauren Davis Jul 22

Luc Besson adapting classic time-travel comic created by Fifth Element concept artist

Will Luc Besson finally make another movie in the inimitable style of The Fifth Element? People have been wondering for years — and if the Besson-produced Lockout didn’t scratch your itch, then there’s cause to hope. Besson is set to write and direct an English-language adaptation of Valerian, a comic about a hero who travels…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jul 1

The Gorgeous Matte Paintings that Made Lord of the Rings and Fifth Element Feel Real

You’ve seen the work of matte painter Wayne Haag in Lord of the Rings, Farscape and The Fifth Element, among many other works. His matte paintings have given a sense of depth and reality to the fantastical worlds in your favorite movies and television shows — and here, he gives us an inside look at…

Movies Wayne Haag May 23

The 10 Craziest Costumes Gary Oldman Ever Wore

Gary Oldman, who plays the purple-robed, silver-fingernailed priest in Red Riding Hood, is a renowned and talented actor. And as such, has had myriad opportunities to make a fool of himself. That he has only done so sartorially is a credit to the man, but doesn’t let him off the hook. Here’s the craziest, silliest,…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Mar 11

When humans punch aliens: the io9 video mix

It’s time for another io9 flashback, with this awesome video remix of every scene we could find where a human punches an alien. Set to L.L. Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out,” for maximum impact! Sure, we come in peace and all that. But sometimes, when we encounter alien life forms, the only way…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jul 21

Fashion Loves Scifi, But Scifi Hates Fashion

It’s no secret that mainstream fashion has welcomed retro scifi with open arms. So why doesn’t that love get reciprocated, so we can get some style going in the biggest genre blockbusters? Recently, sci-fi has come under fire in certain circles for its lack of innovation in costume design. But meanwhile, the fashion world is…

io9 Alexis Jul 2

When Humans Punch Aliens: The Video Remix

Sure, we come in peace and all that. But sometimes, when we encounter alien life forms, the only way we can communicate is by using our built-in universal translators: the ones with five knuckles and a thumb. Here’s our compilation of the greatest scenes from movies and TV where a human socks an alien. (To…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jun 5

Greatest Car Chases In Science Fiction (Part 2)

Milla Jovovich’s weird strappy leotard and crazy talk beguile Bruce Willis into helping her jet away from the cops in his flying taxi. He swerves through CGI tunnels at a breakneck pace. It’s another one of the greatest car chases in science fiction, according to us as well as you, the readers. Click through for…

io9 Charliejane Jan 23

Seven Sony Blu-ray Titles Coming June 20

Regardless of whether Samsung’s BD-P1000 is going to launch next week or not—we’re pretty sure it is—Sony’s pushing ahead with releasing seven old titles onto Blu-ray format next week. These titles have been around the block a while: The Fifth Element, 50 First Dates, House of Flying Daggers among them. More movies, and Sony’s own…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 13

Supercut: Every Scene Where Someone is Facing Something Incredible (and Away From You)

What’s the Best Futuristic Uniform in the entire Universe?

10 Best Gonzo Science Fiction Movies in the Whole Crazy Universe

12 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies That Are Just Pure Nonstop Fun

The Best Black Friday Deals for Science Fiction and Fantasy Schwag

Doggy Leeloo might be the greatest Fifth Element cosplay ever

10 Most Inexplicably Tiny Outfits in Science Fiction History

How a Remote-Controlled Cyborg Cockroach Could Save Your Life

Ripley and her Alien Chestburster are beatified as Madonna and Child

Luc Besson adapting classic time-travel comic created by Fifth Element concept artist

The Gorgeous Matte Paintings that Made Lord of the Rings and Fifth Element Feel Real

The 10 Craziest Costumes Gary Oldman Ever Wore

When humans punch aliens: the io9 video mix

Fashion Loves Scifi, But Scifi Hates Fashion

When Humans Punch Aliens: The Video Remix

Greatest Car Chases In Science Fiction (Part 2)

Seven Sony Blu-ray Titles Coming June 20

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