Journey Through Sci-Fi

We explore how two beloved sci-fi films, Silent Running (1972) and Wall-E (2008), make us feel deep compassion for robots. We examine how these stories use robots to reflect human qualities, ask eth…

We explore the contrasting visions of artificial intelligence in Alphaville (1965) and Tron (1982). These films tackle the idea of A.I. in control, from the dystopian, emotionless world of Alphaville…

In this episode, we dive deep into Ad Astra, the visually stunning and thought-provoking space epic that explores the farthest reaches of the galaxy and the depths of the human soul. We discuss the f…

We explore how two of the most influential sci-fi films of the 90s, Ghost in the Shell (1995) and The Matrix (1999), tapped into the anxieties surrounding the approaching Y2K era. As the world faced …

We dive into the eerie intersection of sci-fi and horror with Mike Muncer, taking a close look at Demon Seed (1977). How do these genres blend to create chilling narratives, and why do they work so w…

We’re heading back to the 80s with Short Circuit (1986) and Wargames (1983) to find out if these movies have kept their nostalgic charm or if they’re stuck in a time warp. Let’s see how well they’ve …

We explore the ultimate battle between humanity and artificial intelligence as depicted in The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). 

We examine how these movies portray the escala…

We delve into the portrayal of artificial intelligence as a faceless, omnipotent force in two classic sci-fi films: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951).

We explore h…

In the first official episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore the futuristic worlds of Metropolis (1927) and Blade Runner (1982). Focusing on their iconic cityscapes and AI depictions, we discu…

In this first introduction episode James and Matt talk about some of their favourite Sci-Fi films, what first got them into the genre and ask the question what exactly is Sci-Fi? 

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