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Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast

A sci-fi film podcast where two hosts pair movies to explore how science-fiction cinema evolved. Each episode connects two films (often from completely different eras) to uncover how sci-fi ideas, themes and storytelling have changed over time. From Metropolis to Dune, The Terminator to Ex Machina, Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science fiction through smart, unexpected pairings. 🎧 New episodes every other Thursday

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01:17:32

Dystopia E02: Modern Times (1936) & Playtime (1967)

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2022/01/13

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). Join them as they continue their journey through dystopia in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:19:08

Dystopia E01: Introduction & Things To Come (1936)

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2022/01/06

James and Matt return for series of five of Journey Through Sci-Fi. This series they delve into the dark and murky depths of dystopia. Their journey begins with a discussion on what makes dystopian fiction so engaging, and they take a look at one of the earliest dystopian films Things To Come (1936).

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Dune (2021) - Spoiler-Free Review

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2021/10/21

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. To hear the second 'spoiler filled' half of our discussion on the film join us on Patreon

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Occupation Rainfall with Director Luke Sparke

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2021/07/08

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 making his latest feature, what life was like on set, and what sci-fi films inspired him. Occupation Rainfall is out at select cinemas and VOD from 09/07/21. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us

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01:09:06

VR E18: Conclusion

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2021/07/01

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 show. Categories include - The 'NotJust A Headset' Award, Best VR superhero, Most Reality Shattering Moment, and of course Best Virtual Reality Film. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the

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01:11:28

VR E17: Star Trek Holodeck Special

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2021/06/24

This week James and Matt once again dive into the world of the Star Trek universe. They discuss the iconic Holodeck and Matt picks out a selection of the best episodes to make use of it in the series. Episodes Discussed TNG S02E03 Elementary, Dear Data TNG S06E12 - Ship in a Bottle TNG S03E21 Hollow Pursuits TNG S04E08 Future Imperfect Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email

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01:12:54

VR E16: Black Mirror Special

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2021/06/17

This week Matt and James step into the dystopian world of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror to look at three episodes in which Virtual Reality is used in very different ways. They discuss USS Callister, Striking Vipers, and San Junipero. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD

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01:02:57

VR E15: Anime Special - Sword Art Online (2012) &...

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2021/06/10

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 Sword Art Online and Mamoru Hosoda's Summer Wars (2009). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast

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01:30:58

VR E14: eXistenZ (1999) & Ready Player One (2018)

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2021/06/03

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). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:30:34

VR E13: Paprika (2006) & Inception (2010)

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2021/05/27

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). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:15:29

VR E12: Being John Malkovich (1999) & Eternal...

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2021/05/20

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 Mind (2004). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:27:27

VR E11: The Truman Show (1998) & The Stepford Wives...

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2021/05/13

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 Forbes create worlds where there characters are left to debate the authenticity of their reality. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK

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01:23:26

VR E10: Dark City (1998) & The Zero Theorem (2013)

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2021/05/06

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). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:22:06

VR E09: The Matrix Reloaded (2003) & The Matrix...

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2021/04/29

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 sci-fi story and how the sequels expanded on the Wachowski's Matrix universe and what all this might mean for The Matrix 4. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us

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01:29:31

VR E08: The Lawnmower Man (1992) & The Cell (2000)...

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2021/04/22

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 the filmic worlds of Lawnmower Man (1992) and The Cell (2000). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the

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01:26:05

VR E07: Johnny Mnemonic (1995) & Strange Days (1995)

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2021/04/15

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi Matt and James explore the world of cyberpunk and discuss Johnny Mnemonic (1995) and Strange Days (1995). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:19:36

VR E06: Tron Legacy (2010) & Jumanji: Welcome To The...

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2021/04/08

This week James and Matt get trapped in virtual reality as they discuss Tron Legacy (2010) and Jumanji" Welcome To The Jungle (2017). Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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01:16:16

VR E05: Virtuosity (1995) & Simone (S1m0ne) (2002)

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2021/04/01

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) starring Denzel Washington and Simone (or S1m0ne) (2002) from director Andrew Niccol, starring another Hollywood A-lister Al Pacino. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us

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01:20:33

VR E04: Total Recall (1990) & Open Your Eyes (1997)

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2021/03/25

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 and Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) from 1997, the film that was later remade as Vanilla Sky. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us

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01:25:17

VR E03: Brainstorm (1983) & Empathy, Inc. (2018)

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2021/03/18

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. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

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