They Live Was a Warning — And 38 Years Later, It’s Terrifyingly Relevant What if John Carpenter’s They Live wasn’t just a sci-fi satire—but a warning? Released in 1988 and starring Roddy Piper and Keith David, They Live gave us alien overlords, subliminal advertising, those iconic sunglasses, and one of the most legendary fight scenes […]

Shore Leave 46 is in the books, and we’re breaking down everything from one of the East Coast’s longest-running science fiction conventions. From celebrity guests and vendor hall treasures to cosplay, panels, and unforgettable fan moments, we share what stood out—and what didn’t. The biggest conversation of the weekend centered on one panel that asked […]

RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever Forty years after its release, RoboCop remains far more than an over-the-top action movie filled with explosions, one-liners, and unforgettable villains. Beneath the chrome armor lies one of science fiction’s sharpest satires—a film that asks uncomfortable questions […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 512 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu The SciFi Diner Podcast returns with a full review and discussion of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. Did Lucasfilm successfully make the jump from streaming series to theatrical film? Does The Mandalorian & Grogu feel […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 511 – Interview With David Hewlett of Stargate Atlantis The longest interview in the history of The Diner is officially served! As we gear up for Shore Leave 46 (July 10–12, 2026 in Lancaster, PA!), we are sitting down with the legendary David Hewlett for a massive, wide-ranging conversation. We […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 510 – Interview With Stephanie Czajkowski; Celebrating Star Wars This week on The SciFi Diner Podcast, we celebrate 49 years of Star Wars and reflect on the galaxy far, far away that shaped generations of science fiction fans. We talk about our very first encounters with Star Wars — the […]

Project Hail Mary Movie Review… Was It Worth the Hype? | SciFi Diner Ep 509 We finally watched Project Hail Mary… and wow—we have thoughts. If you’ve read the book, you already know the stakes:👉 One man.👉 One mission.👉 The fate of humanity. But the real question is… Did the movie actually deliver? In SciFi […]

🚀 Babylon 5 Was WAY Ahead of Its Time… And We’re Finally Talking About It In this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most ambitious sci-fi series ever created — Babylon 5. From long-form storytelling before it was mainstream…to political intrigue, character arcs, and world-building that still holds […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 507 – James Frain Interview; Star Trek Academy This week, we’re beaming back to last July and looking forward to the future of the Federation! First, we are excited to finally share our sit-down interview with James Frain, recorded live at Shore Leave 45 in Lancaster, PA! James joined us […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 506 – V- The Final Battle Retro Review