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Smart Sci-Fi Movies About First Contact That Make You Think When you spend your days thinking about science, the universe, and how things actually work, you start to appreciate stories where smart people solve massive puzzles. Illustration generated exclusively for Zestrun We are skipping the tired Hollywood tropes of endless space battles. Instead, we are looking at brilliant films where humanity uses science, sound, and pure intellect to reach out into the unknown. These are stories about curiosity, expertly crafted by legendary directors and brought to life by incredible actors. ​Here is an ever-expanding list of first contact movies that will leave you completely fascinated, ranked by release year. ​1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) ​ Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 8.3/10 ​ Notable People: Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Written by Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick. Starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. ​ Watch the trailer here: ​ The Angle: This film is the absolute peak ...

 When it comes to the topic of UFOs, it is incredibly easy to be a skeptic. If you are a rational person who refuses to blindly believe in pseudoscience, the modern landscape of extraterrestrial claims is exhausting. Far too often, the "evidence" is just a blurry piece of drone footage, a documentary featuring a cheap Halloween mask, or a convoluted conspiracy theory that falls apart under five minutes of logical scrutiny. ​But what happens when you strip away the tin-foil hats, ignore the pop culture myths, and look strictly at the declassified, historical data? Illustration generated exclusively for Zestrun From 1947 to 1969, the U.S. Air Force investigated over 12,000 reported sightings. While they successfully debunked the vast majority as hoaxes or misperceptions of natural phenomena, they were left with hundreds of cases classified officially as "Unknown." ​Here is a rational, evidence-based look at the history of these unknowns, and three of the most baffli...

A Night of Rock and Roll Legacy: The Chief Triumphs Again ​The 2026 BRIT Awards just concluded, and while there were massive performances from the world’s biggest pop stars, the night’s most significant moment belonged to rock and roll royalty. ​Noel Gallagher was officially named Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 BRITs. Illustration generated exclusively for Zestrun While he has collected dozens of awards over his illustrious career with both Oasis and High Flying Birds, this specific honor feels profoundly different. It isn’t just about being popular; it is about recognizing the unparalleled craft behind the songs that have defined generations. ​ The Undisputed King of the Chorus ​When Noel took the stage to accept the award, the atmosphere in the arena shifted. Watching the acceptance speech, you could feel the respect from the younger artists in the room. ​This win proves that even decades after Wonderwall ,  Don't Look Back in Anger, Acquiesce, Supersonic, Champagne Sup...

 When you hear the very first few seconds of 'Sultans of Swing', you instantly know exactly who is playing. Dire Straits built a massive legacy in the rock and roll world, and at the absolute center of it is Mark Knopfler and his guitar. Illustration of the fingerpicking sound, Zestrun exclusive  Many guitarists spend years chasing that specific sound. They buy expensive effects pedals, vintage amplifiers, and rare gear. But Knopfler's true secret weapon is not electronic at all. It is entirely physical. He simply threw away the plastic pick. ​By using his bare fingers, he completely changes the physical mechanics of how the instrument works. Here is the simple physics behind why Mark Knopfler sounds like no one else, and why taking away a piece of plastic creates pure magic. ​ The Physics of Plastic vs. Skin ​A standard guitar pick is usually made of hard plastic or nylon. When you strike a steel guitar string with a hard piece of plastic, the initial attack is sharp, a...

Ranbir Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer. He is the son of late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor and the husband of bollywood actress Alia Bhatt. He has featured as the lead actor in movies like Rockstar, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Barfi among others. His latest movie to release is Brahmastra.  He owns a number of cars which are both luxurious and sporty.  B elow, we look at the list of cars in the Ranbir Kapoor car collection, Audi A8 He bought a White Audi A8 which is customized according to his requirements. This is the car that is frequently used by him. Apparently, he waited nearly eight months to get this car customized. Below is an image of Ranbir Kapoor with his white Audi A8. He also has a red Audi R8 . Range Rover (L322) He owns Range Rover (L322), customized with advanced features and luxurious interiors. Below you can see an image of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the Range Rover (L322). Mercedes-Benz G63 He also owns a Mercedes-Benz G63, which costs appro...

Hrithik Roshan is an Indian film actor. He is one of the highest paid actors in the Indian film industry. He is an avid car lover who has an enviable collection of Luxury and sports cars. Below, we take a look at the cars in the Hrithik Roshan car collection, Mercedes Benz S class INR 2.4 Cr His producer father, Rakesh Roshan, gifted him this car. Below you can see an image of Hrithik Roshan and his kids pose in front of his Mercedes Benz S class. Rolls Royce Ghost Series II Price : INR 7 cr (stock price of 4.5 cr plus customisation) Hrithik gifted himself the Rolls Royce Ghost Series on his 42nd birthday. The classic ride features a 6.2 litre twin turbo V12 petrol engine with 563 Bhp-780 Nm and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h going from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Ferrari Modena Price : INR 1.8 cr This is the same model which legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar once owned. The Ferrari Modena 360 has a top speed of 305 km/h and goes from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 second...

Shah Rukh Khan  reportedly has a net worth of over $600 million and is the second richest actor in the world. Being a luxury and sports car lover, he owns a number of these. Below is a list of cars in the Shah Rukh Khan car collection, Bugatti Veyron The car that stands out the most among the Shah Rukh Khan car collection is the Veyron which reins in at ₹12 crore. Rolls Royce Drophead Coupé He owns a Rolls Royce too, pricing for which starts at a massive INR 4.01 crore and it can easily go beyond that depending upon the buyer’s specifications. Driven via a 6.8 litre naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine, the car boasts of 460 bhp and 750 Nm of torque. Bentley Continental GT The next exclusive car owned by SRK is also a British marvel and it is none other than the Bentley Continental GT. Known to be a popular choice among the who’s who of the world, the Bentley Continental GT is powered by a 6.0-litre twin turbo that churns out a maximum power output of 590 PS and a peak torque of 7...

Aamir Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer. His movies are part of the highest grossing movies of Indian cinema. He has an estimated net worth of over $180 million. So, it would be fair to assume he has a luxurious and expensive car collection. Below is a list of cars in the Aamir Khan car collection, Mercedes Benz S 600 Price: INR 10 Cr (The car itself doesn’t cost 10 cr, but due to special modifications like adding thicker doors, making the whole car bullet proof and bomb proof, it costs this much.) He is the third person in the country - after ex-PM Manmohan Singh and business tycoon Mukesh Ambani to own the Benz S 600 which comes with super-thick doors and mirrors, fire and security alarm systems, special tires on which the vehicle can be driven for up to 80 km even after they are deflated and a twin-turbo 530 PS V 12 petrol engine. After the first season of Satyamev Jayate, Aamir Khan began receiving threats as he had openly spoken about female foeticide, medical ma...

Amitabh Bachchan is a veteran Indian film actor who has acted in over 150 movies. He has an estimated net worth of about $400 million. This allows him to own a large collection of cars. He is an avid lover of luxury and sports cars and he has such cars from various brands which include Lexus, Rolls Royce Phantom, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Range Rover and Toyota.  Below is a look at different cars in the Amitabh Bachchan car collection, Rolls Royce Phantom The above image shows Amitabh bachchan entering his Rolls Royce Phantom. The Rolls Royce Phantom was given to Big B as a gift for his acting in Eklavya movie by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and is the most precious car out of his collection with a 6.75 I V 12 and produces 453 hp & 720 Nm of torque. It is an extended wheelbase, coupe and conventional four-door sedan. Lamborghini Murcielago It is a two door coupe or roadster sports car made by Italian automobile Lamborghini. Bentley Arnage R It is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by Be...

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