Richard Edwards
Richard is a freelancer journalist and editor, and was once a physicist. Rich is the former editor of SFX Magazine, but has since gone freelance, writing for websites and publications including 12DOVE, SFX, Total Film, and more. He also co-hosts the podcast, Robby the Robot's Waiting, which is focused on sci-fi and fantasy.
Latest articles by Richard Edwards

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 2 review: "The cold vacuum of space is where it comes to life"
By Richard Edwards last updated
Review

Is it just me, or should super-suits go back to basics?
By Richard Edwards last updated
Feature A Total Film writer on why we need to swap CG for spandex...

Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland on how Rick's a changed man in season 6
By Richard Edwards published
News We spoke to Justin Roiland about how Rick’s tragic backstory may alter our perceptions of the smartest man in the universe

The Rick and Morty team on the trials and tribulations of the multiverse
By Richard Edwards published
News We sat down with the producers of Rick and Morty to discuss the challenges of the multiverse – and their tips for Marvel

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon talks season 6, Evil Morty, and answering *that* cliffhanger
By Richard Edwards published
News We sit down with Dan Harmon to discuss the upcoming season of Rick and Morty

Is it just me, or does Hollywood need to up its name game?
By Richard Edwards published
feature A Total Film writer on why franchises need to stop repeating themselves...

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 5 review: "Struggles to deliver on the brilliance of its cold open"
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Review

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power director on taking inspiration from Peter Jackson’s movies
By Richard Edwards published
Exclusive Exclusive: Director J.A. Bayona tells SFX that the new TV series began "unconsciously disconnecting" from the Lord of the Rings movies

House of the Dragon showrunner talks making Succession but with dragons
By Richard Edwards published
Exclusive Exclusive: Ryan Condal talks to SFX about how the Game of Thrones prequel looked to The Crown and Succession for inspiration

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy talks Jason Bourne’s influence on new Star Wars show
By Richard Edwards published
Exclusive Exclusive: The Bourne Identity writer discusses how he took a similar approach to telling Cassian Andor's story

The 30 best James Bond stunts: iconic action moments that define the franchise
By Richard Edwards last updated
Listicle From skiing to submarines to speedboats, these are the best James Bond stunts

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 10 review: "An ending that's pure heaven for fans of the original series"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

The 25 best movie endings of all time, from Casablanca to Avengers: Infinity War
By Richard Edwards last updated
Feature From shocking twists to famous last words, we look back at 25 of the best movie endings in cinema history

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 9 review: "An unashamed mash-up of Star Trek and Alien"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

11 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker questions new book Shadow of the Sith answers
By Richard Edwards published
Feature The latest Star Wars novel fills in some useful gaps in canon – especially around The Rise of Skywalker

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 8 review: "A silly, self-indulgent story"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 7 review: "Spock and the Enterprise crew shine"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 6 review: "Familiar story improved by wonderful cast"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 5 review: "The show's biggest gear shift yet"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 4 review: "Embraces every opportunity to ratchet up the stakes"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 3 review: "A Trek story on autopilot is still inherently watchable"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode 2 review: "This incarnation of Pike is well on the way to legendary status"
By Richard Edwards published
Review

Jurassic World 3: Dominion: release date, trailer, cast, plot details, and more
By Richard Edwards published
Feature Jurassic World 3: Dominion roars onto the big screen in 2022 – here's everything you need to know
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