Ryan Britt
Ryan Britt is the features editor for Inverse. He covers TV, film, spaceflight and books, with emphases on science fiction history, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, and fantasy. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.
He is also the author of three non-fiction books: ‘Luke Skywalker Can’t Read’ (2015), Phasers On Stun!’ (2022), and ‘The Spice Must Flow’ (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House).
His other writing has been published with Men’s Journal, the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek!, SyFy Wire, VICE, Clarkesworld, Reactor, StarTrek.com, and elsewhere.
30 Years Ago, I Saw 'Independence Day' In The Theater, And You Had To Be There
The movie has become a meme, but in 1996, it was like a rock concert.
How 'The Ninth Jedi' Will Avoid The Modern Star Wars Curse
Imagine a new galaxy far, far away.
You Can Finally Watch 'Project Hail Mary' On A Regular Streaming Service
Where to stream great movie, question?
The First 'Neuromancer' TV Trailer Teases An Iconic Opening
Are we going full retro-future here?
'The Prisoner' Remains An Incomplete Masterpiece
Beware the wailing inflatable ball!
That Time 'Doctor Who' Beat Marvel To The Punch
Doctor Who companions, assemble!
'Dark Shadows' Will Return. But When Did It Actually Start?
Here’s what you (probably) didn’t know about the origin of this vampire.
The Moment '12 Monkeys' Redefined The Predestination Paradox
Predestination paradoxes can be confusing, especially when they’re you’re own fault.
16 Years Later, A Star Trek Captain Is Becoming Batman — Again
If I had a nickel for every time Captain Pike became Bruce Wayne...
Wait. Did Star Trek And Doctor Who Almost Have An Actual Crossover?
Here's what we know about the TARDIS and the Starship Enterprise almost meeting.
The Next Great Hope For Star Wars Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Missing what really makes 'Star Wars' great? There's still hope.
There’s Really Only One Way 'Star Trek: Year One' Would Work
Will Strange New Worlds really lead to an Original Series prequel?
Disney’s Most Underrated Flop Proves Pulp Sci-Fi Never Dies
Thirty-five years later, The Rocketeer remains amazing.
Eileen Collins Explains Why The Space Shuttle Had To End
The first female commander of the space shuttle talks about space safety and her love of sci-fi.
One Forgotten Space Mission Just Got A Wild Sci-Fi Twist
Forget Mars. Let's talk about the Venus missions in Star City.
'The Agency' Season 2 Blows Other Spy Shows Out Of The Water
Neither self-referential nor cliché, The Agency continues to channel the John le Carré spirit, with modern binge-worthy propulsion.
One Mind-Blowing Star Trek Twist Remains Awesome
Let's revisit the timey-wimest cameo in Star Trek history.
The Most Important Space Bromance Is Back
Strange New Worlds is getting closer and closer to The Original Series.
10 Years Ago, Nobody Could Have Predicted The Streaming Wars
Remember CBS All Access?
Why You Should Watch One 2019 'For All Mankind' Episode, Right After The Latest 'Star City'
Let's talk about world-altering meet-cutes.