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Journey Through Sci-Fi

Are you feeling lost in the vast expanse of science fiction film and TV? Let Journey Through Sci-Fi be your audible guide to safety.

Embark on a fortnightly odyssey into the heart of cinema and television with your dedicated hosts, James and Matt. We're here to explore the rich history of science fiction, one sub-genre at a time. From mind-bending AI, interstellar adventures, spine-chilling dystopias, and epic Space Operas, we've got it all covered!

In each episode, we dive into the intricacies of two sci-fi movies or TV shows. We delve deep into their themes, uncover behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and examine their lasting influence on cinema and television. Come join us as we venture through the fascinating world of science fiction!

To access bonus episodes and support the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/JourneyThroughSciFi

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Space Opera E18: The Fifth Element (1997)&Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) from 2023-12-07T00:00

We're joined by the sensational film critic, writer, and podcaster, Anna Bogutskaya. Together, we're delving into the wild world of Luc Besson's space opera adventures, The Fifth Elem...

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Space Opera E17: Fantastic Planet (1973)&Avatar (2009) from 2023-11-23T00:00

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Space Opera E16: Battlestar Galactica (1978&2003) from 2023-11-09T00:00

This week on the podcast, we explore one of the most significant space opera television series of recent years: Battlestar Galactica, spanning both the 1978 original from Glen A. Larson and the ...

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Space Opera E15: The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (1999-2005) from 2023-10-25T23:00

Join us as we explore the highly debated and often controversial Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, masterminded by the legendary George Lucas. 

Is it deserving of the harsh...

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Space Opera E14: The Last Starfighter (1984)&Ender's Game (2013) from 2023-10-11T23:00

Get ready for the second half of our Space Opera series, as we dive into video games and epic space battles.

First up, we're rewinding the clock to 1984 and hopping into the cockpit of Th...

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Destination Time Travel - Interview with BFI Curator Dick Fiddy from 2023-10-04T23:00

In this special bonus episode, we're leaping back into the world of time travel in film and TV, and stepping behind the scenes with Dick Fiddy, BFI TV historian and programmer. Join us as we div...

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Space Opera E13: Titan A.E (2000)&Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) from 2023-07-05T23:00

Ths week we head to Hollywood to look at two American animated films that had a crack at the space opera genre. We discuss the first ever animated feature made in 3D, Starchaser: The ...

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Space Opera E12: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)&Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984) from 2023-06-21T23:00

It's another anime special on the podcast! This week we tackle the (almost) impenetrable franchises of Gundam and Macross (or Robotech for those familiar with the US iteration of the ...

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Space Opera E11: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) from 2023-06-07T23:00

This week James and Matt are joined by film writer and editor of EOFFTV, Kevin Lyons to explore the work of Douglas Adams and the 1981 BBC television adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Gu...

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Space Opera E10: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)&David Lynch's Dune (1984) from 2023-05-24T23:00

It's time to set off for the desert planet of Arrakis as James and Matt dive into the several attempts over the years to adapt Frank Herbert's space opera epic Dune to screen.

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Space Opera E09: Transformers: The Movie (1986)&Masters Of The Universe (1987) from 2023-05-10T23:00

This week Matt and James take a nostalgic trip into the 80s to look at two Space Opera movies inspired by kids toylines.

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Space Opera E08: Flash Gordon (1980)&Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) from 2023-04-26T23:00

This week James and Matt look at the characters of Flash (Ah-ah) Gordon and (Be-de-bede) Buck Rogers once again in their Space Opera series...only this time it's THE EIGHTIES!

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Space Opera E07: Space Battleship Yamato (1974-75)&Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988-97) from 2023-04-12T23:00

This week Matt and James take a look at two anime shows that expand the world of space opera and provide a new perspective on the genre.

They discuss the 70's classi...

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Space Opera E06: Starcrash (1978)&Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) from 2023-03-29T23:00

The aftermath of Star Wars and the attack of the clones begins...

This week James and Matt cover two of the many Star Wars 'inspired' films to hit cinema screens in ...

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Space Opera E05: Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (1977 - 1983) from 2023-03-16T00:00

It's finally time to cover the ultimate Space Opera film series, Star Wars! 

Matt and James discuss the lasting influence of the Star Wars franchise on cinema by loo...

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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) from 2023-03-13T11:21

Back in June last year we covered Everything Everywhere All at Once over on our Patreon channel. To celebrate the film winning a whopping seven Oscars we've decided to share that epis...

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Space Opera E04: Barbarella (1968)&Krull (1983) from 2023-03-02T00:00

Space Fantasy is the theme this week and what better Space Operas to explore than BARBARELLA (1968) and KRULL (1983).    

James and Matt talk the swinging 60s, Europ...

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Space Opera E03: Lost In Space (1965-68)&The Black Hole (1979) from 2023-02-16T00:00

Matt and James tackle the theme of shipwrecks in space this week, as they continue their journey though the history of Space Opera on screen. 

They take a look at Ir...

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Space Opera E02: Flash Gordon (1936)&Buck Rogers (1939) from 2023-02-02T09:38

James and Matt continue their exploration into the world of Space Opera by looking at two of the most famous Space Opera icons of the 30s.

Join them as they look bac...

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Space Opera E01: Introduction&A Trip To Mars (1918) from 2023-01-19T00:00

It's time to delve into another subgenre of science fiction once again!

This series of Journey Through Sci-Fi James and Matt explore the fantastical world of Space O...

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Dystopia E24: Conclusion - The Dystopian Awards from 2022-07-07T04:00:16

It's the conclusion episode of the dystopia series and James and Matt recap it all with the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show.

They dish out some awards to some of ...

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Dystopia E23: Star Trek Dystopian Special from 2022-06-30T04:00:16

This week Matt and James journey through the Star Trek universe once again. This time looking at how the show explores dystopias.

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Dystopia E22: Anime Special - Akira (1988)&Metropolis (2001) from 2022-06-23T04:00:21

It's an Anime Special! James and Matt explore the world of Japanese animation once again and it's use of sci-fi tropes. This time they look at the dystopian aspects o...

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Ultrasound with director Rob Schroeder from 2022-06-20T04:00:10

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt talk to director Rob Schroeder about his new mind-bending sci-fi film, Ultrasound. They discuss with Rob how he went about adapting Conor S...

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Dystopia E21: The Lobster (2015)&High-Rise (2015) from 2022-06-16T04:00:33

This week on the podcast James and Matt revisit 2015, the year of Post-Modern Dystopia (or so it seems...) Join them as they discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster and...

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Dystopia E20: The Handmaid's Tale (2017) with Dr Tiffani Angus from 2022-06-09T04:00:09

James and Matt are joined by author and academic Dr Tiffani Angus to discuss Margaret Atwood's dystopian world of Gilead, and the 2017 television series The Handmaid'...

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Dystopia E19: Children Of Men (2006) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2022-06-02T04:00:02

Matt and James are joined by Film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon to discuss Alfonso Cuarón's dystopian action thriller Children Of Men from 2006. Will they find hope in this weeks dyst...

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Dystopia E18: Gattaca (1997)&Never Let Me Go (2010) with Dr Allen Stroud from 2022-05-26T04:00:02

This week on the show James and Matt are joined by chair of The British Science Fiction Association and Sci-Fi author Dr Allen Stroud to discuss genetic dystopias. To...

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Dystopia E17: Zardoz (1974)&Logan's Run (1976) from 2022-05-19T04:00:26

How can you grow old gracefully in a dystopia?

This week James and Matt return to the 70s to take a look at two camp cult classics. Join them as they discuss Zardoz ...

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Sci-Fi London Film Festival With Louis Savy from 2022-05-12T04:00:27

In a special bonus episode James and Matt are joined by Founder and festival director for the SCI-FI-LONDON film festival Louis Savy.

Together they discuss what makes a great science fict...

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Dystopia E16: Starship Troopers (1997)&Alita: Battle Angel (2019) with Becky Darke from 2022-05-05T04:00:58

Podcaster and writer Becky Darke joins James and Matt this week to talk dystopian instruments of war. Together they discuss Paul Verhoeven's 9...

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Dystopia E15: Repo Man (1984)&Brazil (1985) from 2022-04-28T04:00:01

How do you strike the right work / life balance in a dystopian world? To try and find the answer James and Matt take a look at Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Alex Cox's Repo Man.

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Dystopia E14: Escape From New York (1981)&Blade Runner 2049 (2017) with Robby The Robot's Waiting from 2022-04-21T04:00:24

This week James and Matt are joined by top genre journalists, and hosts of Sci-Fi podcast Robby The Robot's Waiting, Richard Edwards, Dave Bradley and Tanavi Patel. Together they discuss the Ame...

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Dystopia E13: The Warriors (1979)&The Purge (2013) from 2022-04-14T04:00:02

It's bad night to be in a dystopia this week as Matt and James discuss The Warriors (1979) and The Purge (2013).

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Dystopia E12: Sleeper (1973)&Idiocracy (2006) from 2022-04-07T04:00:44

This week James and Matt provide a little bit of rest bite from the bleak dystopian worlds of this series, by adding a little bit of comedy into the mix. Join them as they discuss Woody Allen's ...

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Dystopia E11: THX 1138 (1971)&Z.P.G. (1972) from 2022-03-17T05:00

Matt and James continue their journey through dystopias with two films that feature dramatic great escapes. They discuss George Lucas' directorial debut THX 1138 and Z.P.G. starring Oliver Reed....

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Dystopia E10: Soylent Green (1973)&What Happened to Monday (2017) from 2022-03-10T05:00

"Soylent Green is...!" This week James and Matt tackle the theme of overpopulation in dystopian fiction, and ask the big questions what is Soylent Green? and What Happened To Monday? 

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Dystopia E09: The Running Man (1987)&The Hunger Games (2012) with Rob Watts from 2022-03-03T08:13:55

This week Matt and James are joined by Rob Watts, host of Icelandic cinema podcast Listen

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Dystopia E08: Mad Max (1979)&Dredd (2012) from 2022-02-24T05:00:47

This week James and Matt look at the theme of enforcing the law by dissecting two crime ridden dystopian films. They discuss the cult classic, that spawned a franchise, Mad Max (1979), and the comi...

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Dystopia E07: Rollerball (1975)&Death Race 2000 (1975) with Kevin Lyons from 2022-02-18T06:00

This week Matt and James are joined by film researcher and historian Kevin Lyons, to discuss two 70's cult classics, Rollerball (1975) and Death Race 2000 (1975). Expect satire, car crashes and ple...

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Dystopia E06: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1973)&V for Vendetta (2005) from 2022-02-10T05:00

James and Matt return to world of the Planet of the Apes and step into dystopian London this week as they tackle the theme of Uprisings and Revolutionaries.

Join them as they discuss Conq...

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Dystopia E05: A Clockwork Orange (1971)&Battle Royale (2000) with Mike Muncer from 2022-02-03T05:00

Matt and James are once again joined by Evoloution Of Horror host Mike Muncer on the podcast. Together they tackle two brutal dystopian worlds and ask the question "are the kids alright?" Join t...

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Dystopia E04: Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)&Brave New World (1980) from 2022-01-27T05:00

James and Matt take on a couple of quintessential dystopian novels turned films this week. They discuss Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) and Brave New World (1980) and talk about the impact these two st...

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Dystopia E03: Fahrenheit 451 (1966)&Equilibrium (2002) from 2022-01-20T05:00

Matt and James talk book burning, Gun-Fu and baddies this week as they dive into the dystopian worlds of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) and Equilibrium (2002).

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Dystopia E02: Modern Times (1936)&Playtime (1967) from 2022-01-13T05:00

James and Matt look at the lighter side of dystopias this week as they discuss the comedic modernity in Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times (1936) and Jacques Tati's Playtime (1967). 

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Dune (2021) - Spoiler-Free Review from 2021-10-21T04:00

Denis Villeneuve's Dune is finally here! The long awaited sci-fi blockbuster has arrived at cinemas. We give a spoiler-free review of the film and talk previous adaptations, themes and Sandworms...

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Occupation Rainfall with Director Luke Sparke from 2021-07-08T04:00

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt talk to Australian Director Luke Sparke about his latest film Occupation Rainfall (2021). They chat to Luke about the challenges he faced m...

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VR E18: Conclusion from 2021-07-01T04:00

In the conclusion episode of their journey through Virtual Reality in sci-fi cinema, James and Matt discuss what they have learnt during the series and host the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards sho...

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VR E17: Star Trek Holodeck Special from 2021-06-24T04:00

This week James and Matt once again dive...

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VR E16: Black Mirror Special from 2021-06-17T04:00

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VR E15: Anime Special - Sword Art Online (2012)&Summer Wars (2009) from 2021-06-10T04:00

This week James takes Matt on a whistle stop tour of the world of Japanese Anime, and the subgenre of Isekai. They also discuss the virtual worlds created in the 2012 anime series Swo...

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VR E14: eXistenZ (1999)&Ready Player One (2018) from 2021-06-03T04:00

This week James and Matt look at dangerous virtual reality games. They discuss David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999) and Stephen Spielberg's Ready Player One (2018).

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VR E13: Paprika (2006)&Inception (2010) from 2021-05-27T04:00

This week Matt and James discuss the way in which VR technology is used to explore the world of dreams in Satoshi Kon's Parpika (2006) and Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010).

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VR E12: Being John Malkovich (1999)&Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004) from 2021-05-20T07:52:47

This week James and Matt take a look at the work of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and delve into the surreal worlds of Being John Malkovich (1999) and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless ...

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VR E11: The Truman Show (1998)&The Stepford Wives (1975) from 2021-05-13T04:00

Matt and James veer away from the virtual this week to look at the controlled realities of The Truman Show (1998) and The Stepford Wives (1975). They discuss how Peter Weir and Bryan ...

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VR E10: Dark City (1998)&The Zero Theorem (2013) from 2021-05-06T04:00

James and Matt are questioning reality this week as they dive into the worlds of cult favourite Dark City (1998) and Terry Gilliam's The Zero Theorem (2013). 

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VR E09: The Matrix Reloaded (2003)&The Matrix Revolutions (2003) from 2021-04-29T04:00

Matt and James head on back into the world of The Matrix to complete the trilogy and discuss The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003). They examine the ultimate VR...

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VR E08: The Lawnmower Man (1992)&The Cell (2000) With Mike Muncer Of Evolution Of Horror from 2021-04-22T04:00

This week James and Matt are once agin joined by horror expert Mike Muncer from The Evolution Of Horror. Together they discuss the potential horrors of virtual reality and delve into ...

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VR E07: Johnny Mnemonic (1995)&Strange Days (1995) from 2021-04-15T04:00

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi Matt and James explore the world of cyberpunk and discuss Johnny Mnemonic (1995) and Strange Days (1995). 

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VR E06: Tron Legacy (2010)&Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017) from 2021-04-08T04:00

This week James and Matt get trapped in virtual reality as they discuss Tron Legacy (2010) and Jumanji" Welcome To The Jungle (2017). 

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VR E05: Virtuosity (1995)&Simone (S1m0ne) (2002) from 2021-04-01T04:00

This week James and Matt look at two films centred around virtually constructed people and the real world dangers they pose. To explore this weeks theme they discuss Virtuosity (1995)...

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VR E04: Total Recall (1990)&Open Your Eyes (1997) from 2021-03-25T04:00

This week James & Matt look at how how VR can be used to escape your own identity. They discuss Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi classic Total Recall starring Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1990 a...

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VR E03: Brainstorm (1983)&Empathy, Inc. (2018) from 2021-03-18T04:00

This week James & Matt discuss Brainstorm (1983) and Empathy, Inc. (2018). Two films which feature a lot of shady business and show VR technology being used for nefarious purposes. Jo...

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VR E02: World On A Wire (1973)&The Thirteenth Floor (1999) from 2021-03-11T05:00

This week Matt & James look at the theme of worlds within worlds in virtual reality. They discuss World On A Wire (1973) directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and The Thirteenth Floor ...

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VR E01: Introduction from 2021-03-04T05:00

Journey Through Sci-Fi is back and James and Matt are here to once again guide you through the fantastic world of science fiction cinema.

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Special Announcement from 2021-02-25T05:00

Matt and James are sneaking on to your podcast feeds with a couple of special announcements.

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Synchronic (2021) from 2021-01-30T05:00

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's new film Synchronic (2021) starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. They do a deep dive on the ...

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Time Travel E21: Conclusion from 2020-12-31T05:00

In the conclusion episode of their journey through time travel in scifi cinema, James and Matt discuss what they have learnt during the series and host the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show. Ca...

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Time Travel E20: Star Trek Time Travel Special from 2020-12-24T05:00

James and Matt revisit the Star Trek universe to talk time travel. They take a look at episodes from the original series and Deep Space Nine and examine how Star Trek makes use of it's long hist...

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Sci-Fi-London Film Festival 2020 from 2020-12-19T05:00

James and Matt run through their experience in cyber space at the 20th Sci-Fi London film festival. They discuss the best films they saw and what they thought of the specially curated line up th...

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Time Travel E19: Doctor Who With Rhianna Dhillon from 2020-12-17T05:00

James and Matt are joined by film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon to discuss the master of time travel himself Doctor Who. They talk Weeping Angels, Madame de Pompadour, flying sharks and how time...

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Skylines (2020) with Director Liam O’Donnell from 2020-12-14T06:00

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt talk to Writer and Director Liam O’Donnell about his latest film Skylines (2020) the third instalment in the sci-fi/action franchise follow...

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Time Travel E18: Avengers: Endgame (2019)&X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014) from 2020-12-10T05:00

"So, Back to the Future's a bunch of bullsh*t?"

This week James and Matt take on two big budget franchise films and how they use time travel to explore the fictional film universes they'v...

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Time Travel E17: Back to the Future Part III (1990)&The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) from 2020-12-03T05:00

"Everything seems simple until you think about it"

They've discussed it throughout the series but this time James & Matt take a real look at time travel romance. Join them as they discuss...

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Time Travel E16: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)&Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) from 2020-11-26T05:00

"Looks like some kinda, Hot Tub Time Mach...

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Time Travel E15: Happy Death Day 2U (2019)&The Endless (2017) with Mike Muncer from 2020-11-19T05:00

This week James & Matt are joined once again by the master of horror podcasting Mike Muncer. The Evolution Of Horror host helps them talk through two time travel films that both play with the ho...

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Time Travel E14: Looper (2012)&Timecrimes (2007) from 2020-11-12T05:00

"You're going to kill this guy, your own ...

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Time Travel E13: The Butterfly Effect (2004)&The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) from 2020-11-05T05:00

'Change one thing, change everything'

This week James & Matt discuss two films where characters edit their own lives by travelling back in time to do things a second time. To explore this...

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Time Travel E12: Frequency (2000)&See You Yesterday (2019) from 2020-10-29T04:00

"You gotta be more careful, cause I can't lose you again"

This week James & Matt take a look at a couple of time travel films where people are trying to save lives by going back in time. ...

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Time Travel E11: Back To The Future Part II (1989)&Primer (2004) from 2020-10-22T04:00

"How would you like to be rich?"

This week James & Matt discuss what happens when time travel is used for personal gain. To dive into this topic they return to the Back To The Future seri...

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Tenet (2020) from 2020-10-15T04:00

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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Time Travel E10: Timecop (1994)&Predestination (2014) from 2020-10-08T04:00

"If I could guarantee that you'd get away with it, would you kill him?"

This week James & Matt discuss what happens when time travel is kept in check by the law. This week they discuss Ti...

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Time Travel E09: Donnie Darko (2001)&Minority Report (2002) from 2020-10-01T04:00

"And if you could see your path or channel, then you could see into the future, right? Like it's a form of time travel"

This week James & Matt look at clairvoyance in time travel films by...

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Time Travel E08: 12 Monkeys (1995)&Source Code (2011) from 2020-09-24T04:00

"It can't change but every time you see it, it seems different because you're different."

This week James & Matt look at the importance of memory in time travel movies. They discuss Terry...

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Time Travel E05: Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968)&The Jacket (2005) from 2020-09-03T04:00

"How likely I'll survive? Oh yeah, 100% if I were a rat"

This week James & Matt discuss time travel caused by experiments gone wrong. To delve into this theme they discuss the powerful Je...

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Time Travel E04: Planet Of The Apes (1968)&Demolition Man (1993) from 2020-08-27T04:00

"You Maniacs! You Blew It Up!”

James & Matt 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...

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Time Travel E03: Back To the Future (1985)&The Time Machine (1960) from 2020-08-20T04:00

"Are You Telling Me You Built A Time Machine...Out Of A DeLorean?”

James & Matt take a look at inventors and time machines this week and discuss the 1960 adaptation of HG Wells classic st...

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Time Travel E02: Bill&Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)&A Connecticut Yankee (1931) from 2020-08-13T04:00

"Time flies when you're having fun" James & Matt explore the theme of time travel tourism by looking at one the earliest depictions of time travel 'A Connecticut Yankee (1931)' and the iconic ch...

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Time Travel E01: Introduction from 2020-08-06T04:00

Welcome back to the Journey Through Sci-Fi podcast. James and Matt return to wax lyrical about science fiction cinema and begin their journey through time travel.

In this episode they dis...

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Space EP13: Conclusion from 2020-06-04T04:00

In the final episode of their journey through space in scifi cinema, James and Matt discuss what they have learnt during the series and host the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show. Categories in...

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Space E12: Star Trek Space Special from 2020-05-28T04:00

As they draw closer to the end of their series on space James and Matt revisit the Star Trek universe to talk warp drives and wormholes.

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DEVS - Episodes 7&8 from 2020-05-26T04:00

James and Matt discuss the final two episodes of Alex Garland's Sci-Fi TV show Devs and it's shocking conclusion. Join them as they examine the shows finale, it's science fiction themes and run ...

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Space E11: Aniara (2018)&High Life (2018) from 2020-05-21T04:00

This week James and Matt take a trip into the bleak abyss of space as they discuss two films focused on existential crises. Join them as they take a look at Scandinavian sci-fi Aniara (2018) and...

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DEVS - Episodes 5&6 from 2020-05-19T04:00

This week James and Matt talk through the events of episodes 5 and 6 of Alex Garland's Devs.

The mysteries of the Devs project continue to unravel as we draw closer to the series finale. ...

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DEVS - Episodes 3&4 from 2020-05-14T04:00

This week James and Matt return to their mini series on Devs and talk through the events of episodes 3 and 4. Expect more wild speculations and theories as they continue their watch through of A...

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Space E10: Gravity (2013)&The Martian (2015) from 2020-05-07T07:34:39

This week James and Matt continue their look at space in sci-fi cinema by discussing Alfonso Cuarón's, Gravity (2013) and James Cameron's, The Martian (2015). Two films in which the protagonists...

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DEVS - Episodes 1&2 from 2020-04-30T04:00

James and Matt begin a new mini series covering Alex Garland's intriguing sci-fi show. Join them as they discuss the first two episodes and what they think the Devs project might be. Expect some...

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Space E09: Stargate (1994)&The Fountain (2006) from 2020-04-23T04:00

This week James and Matt delve into two films that mix history in with their ideas of space travel. First up they have a look at a film that spawned a multitude of TV series and amassed a cult f...

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Space E08: Interstellar (2014)&2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) from 2020-04-16T04:00

This week James and Matt are revisiting the odyssey. Join them as they take an in depth look at the lesser known sequel to 2001, 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) and Christopher Nolan's spa...

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Space E07: Sunshine (2007)&The Wandering Earth (2019) from 2020-04-09T04:00

In this week's episode James and Matt take a look at two space films where mankind attempts to save the planet. Join them as they discuss Danny Boyle's Sunshine (2007) and sci-fi blockbuster The...

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Space E06: Event Horizon (1997)&Pandorum (2009) with Mike Muncer from 2020-04-02T04:00

In this week's episode James and Matt are joined by the master of horror podcasting Mike Muncer to chat about the horror of space. Together they discuss Event Horizon (1997) & Pandorum (2009). <...

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10 Cloverfield Lane from 2020-03-26T04:00

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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Space E05: Explorers (1985)&Contact (1997) from 2020-03-19T04:00

In this week's episode James and Matt are getting 'help from above' as they take a look at the 80's favourite Explorers from Joe Dante and 90's hit Contact from Robert Zemeckis.

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Space E04: Solaris (1972)&Europa Report (2013) from 2020-03-12T04:00

This week James and Matt take a look at Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris from 1972 and Sebastián Cordero's Europa Report from 2013. Two films which both feature characters who are searching for someth...

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Space E03: Destination Moon (1950)&Apollo 13 (1995) from 2020-03-05T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt talk about the era of the space race and take a look at two films that depict what space travel looks like. They discuss Destination Moon (1950) and Apollo ...

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Space E02: Frau im Mond (1929)&Moon (2009) from 2020-02-27T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt take a look at Frau Im Mond (1929) by Fritz Lang and Moon (2009) by Duncan Jones. Two films which both depict journeys to the moon but have very different i...

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Space E01: Introduction&A Trip To The Moon (1902) from 2020-02-20T05:00

James and Matt begin their Journey Through Space by discussing what makes up a good 'space' film and run through some of the movies they will be covering this series on the podcast. They also ta...

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) from 2020-01-09T05:00

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...

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A.I. EP17: Conclusion from 2019-12-26T05:00

In the final episode of their journey through Artificial Intelligence James and Matt discuss what they have learnt during the series and host the first ever Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show. C...

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A.I. EP16: Star Trek A.I. Special from 2019-12-19T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt delve into the Star Trek universe to discuss the A.I characters of Data and The Doctor from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Voyager (19...

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A.I. EP15: Ex Machina (2014)&Her (2013) from 2019-12-12T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt discuss Ex Machina (2014) & Her (2013). Two films which play with the audiences perception of A.I and leave us questioning what's really in there?

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A.I. EP14: Battlestar Galactica (2004)&Westworld (2016) with Rhianna Dhillon from 2019-12-05T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt are joined by Film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon. Together they discuss two recent TV series with A.I. at the centre, Battlestar Galactica (2004) & Westworl...

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A.I. EP13: Uncanny (2015)&Zoe (2018) from 2019-11-28T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt take a look at two films in which robots fall in love, Uncanny (2015) & Zoe (2018). What problems does this pose given the creator creation relationship? an...

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A.I. EP12: The Machine (2013)&Kill Command (2016) from 2019-11-21T05:00

In this week's episode James and Matt discuss hostile takeovers by A.I and take a look at two small budget independent films from British directors. The Machine (2013) & Kill Command (2016).  Listen

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A.I. EP11: Robocop (1987)&Upgrade (2018) from 2019-11-14T06:30

In this week's episode James and Matt explore the idea of synchronisation between man and machine as they discuss two films where the lines between robot and human are blurred. They take a look ...

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A.I. EP10: I, Robot (2004)&Automata (2014) from 2019-11-14T05:00

This week James and Matt explore robot morality and laws. They discuss the influence of Asimov''s laws on A.I and the importance of having built in protocols by taking a look at I, Ro...

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Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) from 2019-11-07T05:00

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.

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A.I. EP09: Bicentennial Man (1999)&A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) from 2019-10-31T04:00

This week James and Matt discuss the Pinocchio problem by taking a look at Bicentennial Man (1999) & A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Two films which have A.I. protagonists who wi...

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A.I. EP08: Silent Running (1972)&Wall-E (2008) from 2019-10-24T04:00

This week James and Matt look at two ecological Sci-fi films, Silent Running (1972) & Wall-E (2008), and discuss how they go about making you feel for the robots depicted in both.

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A.I. EP07: Alphaville (1965)&Tron (1982) from 2019-10-17T04:00

This week James and Matt discuss Alphaville (1965) & Tron (1982). Two completely different films tonally but both with the common theme of putting A.I. in control. 

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Ad Astra (2019) from 2019-10-10T04:00

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss the new Sci-Fi epic Ad Astra (2019) starring Brad Pitt. 

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A.I. EP06: Ghost In The Shell (1995)&The Matrix (1999) from 2019-10-03T04:00

This week James and Matt take a look at Ghost In The Shell (1995) & The Matrix (1999) and discuss how the potential threat of the Y2K bug affected peoples views on A.I in the 90's.

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A.I. EP05: Sci-Fi Horror&Demon Seed (1977) with Mike Muncer from 2019-09-26T04:00

This week James and Matt are joined by Mike Muncer the host of The Evolution Of Horror podcast. Together they discuss 'Sci-Fi Horror' and why these two genres are so intrinsically linked. Stayin...

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A.I. EP04: Short Circuit (1986)&Wargames (1983) from 2019-09-19T04:00

This week James and Matt lighten the tone by looking at two A.I. films from the 80's, Short Circuit (1986) & Wargames (1983). 

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A.I. EP03: The Terminator (1984)&Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) from 2019-09-12T04:00

This week James and Matt take a look at The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and the idea of man vs. machine. They discuss how James Cameron managed to change the...

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A.I. EP02: The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)&2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) from 2019-09-05T04:00

This week James and Matt take a look at The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) & 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and discuss the concept of the faceless machine in both films. 

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A.I. EP01: Metropolis (1927)&Blade Runner (1982) from 2019-08-29T04:00

This week James and Matt begin their journey through Artificial Intelligence in Sci-Fi by discussing the worlds of the future depicted in Metropolis (1927) & Blad...

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What is Sci-Fi? from 2019-08-22T08:38:58

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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