Science Fiction Rating System

A long time ago a film called Divergent: Ascendant was meant to be out in the cinema this week. But then the previous entry in the series flopped and it became a TV movie and then that didn't happen …

It's Bruce Willis week!  The man of a thousand vests has made a helluva lot of sci-fi films, and we pick three of the best them to add to the list.

Sam has a box quote for Armageddon, Chris has real …

Another week and another three films to add to the list!  This week we preview the work of Bruce Willis, who we all agree is a pretty great dude.

We watch the trailers and get ready to rate stuff nex…

When you've run out of plot with your super big film series but want some more money, what should you do? Make a prequel, of course! In "celebration" of Alien: Covenant's release this week three exam…

Change is in the air as the Science Fiction Rating System show goes weekly!  

In week 1 we reveal the films, watch the trailers and go over the synopses. Then we all go away and watch the films and c…

We celebrate the 26th Annual Bug Week with three films about, er, bugs.

From the satirical space war of Starship Troopers, to the body horror of the Fly, via the South African hijinx of District 9, a…

It's comic book week! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out this week, so we look back at three other comic books that have made the jump to the silver screen.

After last week's fireworks things are …

Our first collection of animated films join the list!  From discussions of gaze theory and dualism, to all out war erupting over whether these films should even be allowed in the list, this bumper ep…

There's an upswing in quality as we add three more films to the list, celebrating the work of Bill Paxton with three of his greatest Sci-Fi roles. Alex is crazy for Predator, Chris still hates time …

Episode 4 and the list passes 10 entries! We shatter more good childhood memories, watch one of the earliest sci-fi films , and wonder how and why Universal Soldier: The Return got made. Ideas for t…

In this Valentine's Day Special love is in the air as we discuss three films that blend sci-fi and romance. Unfortunately one film makes Chris nauseous, and another has Sam angry. At least Alex gets…

We insert a second set of films into the list. Alex has childhood memories ruined, Sam just wants to watch Keith David fight, and Chris can't stop talking about Independence Day. Get in touch @sfrat…

In the pilot episode we explain how the Science Fiction Rating System works, and get straight into ranking the first three films.

*** These three films have since been discounted from the ranking! ***

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