Science fiction movie audiences may sometimes wonder how fictitious the science in a film really is. Yet for many--call them the " generation"--film and popular media can present a seemingly plausible melding of science and fiction that forms a distorted understanding of scientific facts and concepts. Recognizing that film is both the dominant entertainment medium and an effective tool for teaching, this book--featuring articles originally published in the magazine --separates biological reality from fantasy in dozens of science fiction films, including (1933), (1957), (1953), (1971), (1980), (1987) and (1995).