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Journey Through Sci-Fi

The sci-fi film podcast exploring the history of science fiction, one subgenre at a time. Two lifelong sci-fi nerds take you on a film-club adventure through the weird, wonderful, and world-changing history of science-fiction cinema. From space travel to mad science, body snatchers to killer robots - we cover it all!

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01:15:29

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

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

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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01:14:58

VR E02: World On A Wire (1973) & The Thirteenth Floor...

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2021/03/11

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 (1999). Two films both based on the novel Simulacron-3 by Daniel F. Galouye. 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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43:24

VR E01: Introduction

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2021/03/04

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. In the introduction to series 4 the duo examine the history of VR technology and discuss what themes and concepts they think will encounter as they begin their journey through Virtual Reality in sci-fi 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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02:30

Special Announcement

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2021/02/25

Matt and James are sneaking on to your podcast feeds with a couple of special announcements. 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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01:03:15

Synchronic (2021)

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2021/01/30

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 chilling sci-fi and decide where it fits in Benson & Moorhead's filmography. CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS 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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01:20:19

Time Travel E21: Conclusion

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2020/12/31

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. Categories include - Most Awkward Time Travel Moment, Best & Worst Paradox and Best Time Travel Film CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS 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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01:19:27

Time Travel E20: Star Trek Time Travel Special

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2020/12/24

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 history of time travel use. Join them as the chat tribbles, time distortions and chronometric particles. Episodes Discussed TOS S01E28 - The City on the Edge of Forever DS9 S03E11 & 12 - Past Tense parts 1 and 2 TOS S02E15 - The Trouble With Tribbles DS9 S05E06 - Trials and Tribble-ations Visit our website

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01:07:29

Sci-Fi-London Film Festival 2020

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2020/12/19

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 this year. If you didn't get a chance to attend never fear all reviews in the episode are spoiler free! 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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01:31:49

Time Travel E19: Doctor Who With Rhianna Dhillon

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2020/12/17

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 travel works in the iconic BBC TV show. Episodes Discussed S1E8 - Father's Day S3E10 - Blink S7E5 - Angels Take Manhattan S2E4 - The Girl In The Fireplace S5E14 - A Christmas Carol 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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35:34

Skylines (2020) with Director Liam O’Donnell

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2020/12/14

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 following both Skyline (2010) and Beyond Skyline (2017). They chat to Liam about his future projects, favourite sci-fi films and what it takes to make it in the film industry. SKYLIN3S is out at select cinemas and VOD from 18/12/20. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us

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01:53:40

Time Travel E18: Avengers: Endgame (2019) & X-Men:...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2020/12/10

"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've created. Join them as they discuss X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). | X-Men: Days of Future Past at 51:00 | Avengers: Endgame at 38:00 | CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us

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