A sci-fi podcast exploring the history of science fiction cinema, one subgenre at a time. Join two lifelong sci-fi nerds for a film club-style deep dive into cult gems and cinematic classics - from Metropolis to The Matrix, space travel to mad science, alien invasions to rogue AIs. We’re here to uncover the iconic, the overlooked and the gloriously bizarre corners of sci-fi film history.
In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet (2020) and unpack the film's use of time travel and where it sits in Nolan's filmography.
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"If I could guarantee that you'd get away with it, would you kill him?"
In this episode, we explore the intriguing concept of law enforcement through time with Timecop (1994) and Predestination (2014…
“Every living creature on Earth dies alone.”
In this episode, we dive into the eerie world of clairvoyance in time travel with Donnie Darko (2001) and Minority Report (2002).
Both films explore the u…
“There's no right, there's no wrong, there's only popular opinion.”
In this episode, we explore how memory plays a crucial role in the time-travel narratives of 12 Monkeys (1995) and Source Code (201…
"Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today”
In this episode, we’re diving into the mind-bending world of time loops with Groundhog Day (1993) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014).
Both fil…
"Where I presently dwell, life has no beginning, no middle, and no end”
This week we take a look at what happens when aliens decide to get involved in time travel. We discuss childhood classic Flig…
"How likely I'll survive? Oh yeah, 100% if I were a rat"
This week we discuss time travel caused by experiments gone wrong. To delve into this theme we discuss the powerful Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968…
"You Maniacs! You Blew It Up!”
We dive into two films which both feature characters frozen in time, who awaken to very different worlds to the ones that they remember. This week we discuss Planet Of …
"Are You Telling Me You Built A Time Machine...Out Of A DeLorean?”
In this episode, we're all about inventors and their time machines, diving into Back to the Future (1985) and The Time Machine (1960…
"Time flies when you're having fun"
In this episode, we dive into the concept of time travel as the ultimate form of tourism through two iconic films: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) and A C…
In this introductory episode of our time travel series, we lay the groundwork for the fascinating exploration of temporal adventures.
We’ll dive into the fundamental concepts and theories that make…
In the final episode of our space series, we reflect on the incredible journey we've taken through the cosmos, revisiting the films and themes that have shaped our exploration of space.
We also celeb…
In this special episode, we dive deep into the world of Star Trek and explore how the series has shaped our understanding of space exploration. From its iconic starships to its groundbreaking storyte…
In this final episode of our DEVS mini-series, we dive into the gripping conclusion with Episodes 7 & 8. The mysteries unravel as we reach the endgame, where the true purpose of the DEVS program is r…
In this week's episode, we tackle the profound theme of existential crisis in space with Aniara (2018) and High Life (2018). These films delve into the psychological and philosophical challenges face…
In this episode, we dive deeper into the intense and philosophical world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 5 & 6. As the series reaches a critical point, we explore the profound questions it raises about…
In this episode, we continue our journey into the complex and mysterious world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 3 & 4. As the plot thickens, we delve deeper into the unsettling questions the series rais…
In this week's episode, we're exploring the intense and perilous challenge of surviving in space with Gravity (2013) and The Martian (2015).
We start with Gravity, Alfonso Cuarón's gripping tale of s…
It's a brand new Mini Series!
In this episode, we begin our deep dive into the enigmatic and thought-provoking world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 1 & 2.
We explore the mysterious tech company at the…
In this week's episode, we're venturing into the realms of space and time with Stargate (1994) and The Fountain (2006).
We start with Stargate, a sci-fi adventure that opens a portal to other worlds …