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.
This week, we're revisiting the Odyssey in space with a deep dive into the lesser-known sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey, 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984), and Christopher Nolan's epic space trav…
In this week's episode, we dive into two gripping space films where humanity’s survival hinges on daring space missions to save Earth.
Join us as we discuss Danny Boyle's Sunshine (2007) and the sci-…
In this week's episode, we're diving into the terrifying side of space with special guest Mike Muncer, the master of horror podcasting.
Together, we explore the horror of space through two chilling…
In a special bonus 'lockdown' episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Dan Trachtenberg's debut feature 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), as voted for by listeners.
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In this week's episode, we're looking to the skies with Explorers (1985), a beloved 80s adventure from Joe Dante, and Contact (1997), Robert Zemeckis' thoughtful sci-fi hit. Both films explore the id…
This week, we delve into the enigmatic depths of space with Solaris (1972) by Andrei Tarkovsky and Europa Report (2013) by Sebastián Cordero. Both films feature characters who are on a quest, searchi…
In this week's episode, we revisit the era of the space race and explore how it was depicted in film through Destination Moon (1950) and Apollo 13 (1995).
We start with Destination Moon, a pioneering…
In this week's episode, we take a closer look at Woman In The Moon(1929) by Fritz Lang and Moon (2009) by Duncan Jones. Both films depict journeys to the moon, but they offer very different ideas of …
In this first episode of our Journey Through Space, we introduce the new series by discussing what makes a great 'space' film. We outline the iconic movies we'll be covering throughout this journey, …
In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) the final film in the Skywalker saga. Does it live up to the legacy of the franchise? or is it s…
In the final episode of our journey through Artificial Intelligence, we reflect on everything we've learned throughout the series.
To celebrate the end of this A.I. adventure, we’re hosting the firs…
In this week's episode, we dive into the Star Trek universe to explore the fascinating A.I. characters of Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and The Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager (1995)…
In this week's episode, we explore Ex Machina (2014) and Her (2013), two films that really make us question what’s inside the minds of A.I. We explore how these movies blur the boundaries between hum…
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating portrayal of AI in two of the most iconic TV series: Battlestar Galactica (2004) and Westworld (2016).
Joined by special guest Rhianna Dhillon, we explor…
In this episode, we dive into the intriguing and emotional theme of robots falling in love, as depicted in the indie sci-fi films Uncanny (2015) and Zoe (2018).
We explore whether artificial intellig…
In this week's episode, we tackle the theme of hostile takeovers in the world of artificial intelligence as portrayed in British indie films.
We discuss The Machine (2013) by Caradog W. James and Kil…
In this week's episode, James and Matt explore the idea of synchronization between man and machine as they discuss two films where the lines between robot and human are blurred. They take a look at P…
We explore Isaac Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics and their influence on the sci-fi films I, Robot (2004) and Automata (2014).
Asimov’s laws were designed to ensure robots serve and protect hum…
In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) the continuation to James Cameron's Terminator saga from Deadpool director Tim Miller.
In this episode, we delve into the "Pinocchio Effect" as seen in Bicentennial Man (1999) and A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Both films explore the profound question of whether a robot can truly…