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Jakub Piwoński

Jakub Piwoński

Cultural expert, passionate about popular culture, in particular films, series, computer games and comics. He likes to fly away to unknown, fantastic regions, thanks to his fascination with science fiction. Professionally, however, he looks back more often, thanks to his work as a museum promotion specialist, investigating the mysteries of the beginnings of cinematography. His favorite film is "The Matrix", because it combines two areas close to his heart - religion and martial arts.

CHARLY Explained: Unjustly Forgotten Science Fiction Gem

CHARLY Explained: Unjustly Forgotten Science Fiction Gem

The year 1968 is one of the most important dates in the history of science fiction.

THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD Explained: Horrors of the Past

THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD Explained: Horrors of the Past

Where did this strange fascination with plants in the 1950s and 1960s science fiction come from?

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS Explained: Still So Relevant

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS Explained: Still So Relevant

It is a surprising coincidence that Kevin McCarthy, the main actor in the film Invasion of the Body Snatchers, shares the same last name with the...

THE POSTMAN Explained: Much Better Than We Remember

THE POSTMAN Explained: Much Better Than We Remember

Sometimes I don’t know if it is my fondness for Kevin Costner that makes me forgive all his cinematic sins…

ALPHAVILLE Explained: A Haunting Vision of Dystopia

ALPHAVILLE Explained: A Haunting Vision of Dystopia

Representatives of the French New Wave knew one thing – cinema can be different.

WATERWORLD: Still Amazing After 30 Years Since Its Premiere

WATERWORLD: Still Amazing After 30 Years Since Its Premiere

What, in my opinion, speaks to the uniqueness of science fiction is that, regardless of how absurd the presented vision may seem, there is always a...

THE ABYSS: Still a Stunning Piece of Science Fiction

THE ABYSS: Still a Stunning Piece of Science Fiction

Water is a fascinating element. On one hand, it is life-giving – that’s a fact – but in certain circumstances, it also brings death.

LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: Strong, Fresh, Imaginative Sci-Fi

LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: Strong, Fresh, Imaginative Sci-Fi

Sometimes there comes a moment when Netflix manages to surprise with something fresh.

QUINTET: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction by Robert Altman

QUINTET: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction by Robert Altman

Let’s play an association game.

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5 Reasons Why HOMELAND is an EXCEPTIONAL Series

If any of you haven’t had the chance to watch Homeland — a truly exceptional production—you should make it a priority. What sets this Showtime...