Denis Villeneuve’s Arrivalmight seem like a basic sci-fi movie on the surface, but it has a very complicated timeline that’s easy to misunderstand. The film tells the story of a professional linguist ...
Maria Giménez Cavallo and Jo Ann Cavallo explore the themes of language, conflict, and paths to peace in Denis Villeneuve’s ...
If scientists ever succeed in making contact with extraterrestrial beings, who gets to steer the conversation? Indeed, how do we even have a conversation? Despite what Gene Roddenberry told you, any ...