In this black-and-white shot, Ridley Scott gives Harrison Ford direction as the actor wields his gun. Fresh off of playing Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Ford was at the height of his fame by the time he ...

Great sci-fi films have a way of instantly immersing you in their worlds. They might use striking atmospheric imagery to set the stage, or start with a killing to convey high stakes right off the bat.

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...