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Cinematica Animalia

Cinematica Animalia

Welcome to Cinematica Animalia! If you share our love of both science and movie monsters, then tune in as we - two ecologists, one veterinarian, and a writer - explore the ecology and physiology of cinematic creatures; explaining what works, what mostly doesn’t, and how the movie’s plot is subsequently affected. At the end of the day, we just love talking about science.

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00:43:37

S2E14: Physiology of a Dragon (Game of Thrones-...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/05/02

We get back into the swing of monster analysis with one of the best representations ever of dragons on the screen. From their evil eyes to that gorgeous sternum, Sam and Dave look at how a Dragon might fly, spit fire, and give your girl the wrong number. Supa Hot Fire also does 2 of those things. 2:02 - The Environmentalist Take on Notre Dame 4:45 - Need to Know: The GoT Dragons 13:18 - Physiology of a Dragon 37:51 - Vet's PSA (Don't Give Your Pets Your Medication)

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00:40:26

S2E13: Bad Movie Science Tropes

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2019/04/26

We look at some of our least favourite movie science tropes. Can you use more than 10% of y... YES YOU CAN. NO PREDATORS DON'T ROAR BEFORE THEY ATTACK YOU. DON'T HAVE SEX WITH FISHMEN. GODDAMIT HOLLYWOOD. 03:23 - 10% of your brain? 08:36 - The 'perfect' organism 14:27 - Interspecies Relationships 22:39 - Animal Personality/Intelligence 32:05 - The search for Patient Zero 37:58 - Predator noise

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00:16:41

CA Supplementals: Ecological Ramifications of the Snap

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2019/04/18

In the first of a bunch of smaller side episodes (because it's Easter and we're on holidays), we look at the ecological ramifications of the notorious snap from 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. How would the planet fare if we took Thanos as having wiped out 50% of all species? probably not well, but damn it would be interesting.

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00:40:47

S2E12: Best/Worst Movie Scientists

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2019/04/11

Dave and I look at some of our favourite and least favourite movie scientists. Includes rants about lab coats, self testing and Spiderman. 2:12 - Robert Neville (I Am Legend) 8:32 - Curt Connors (The Amazing Spiderman) 19:38 - Poison Ivy (Batman & Robin) 26:28 - Rhonda LeBeck (Tremors) 30:36 - Victor Frankenstein 34:18 - Ira Kane (Evolution)

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00:48:34

S2E11: Ecology of the Forest God (The Ritual- 2017)

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/04/04

In week two of our time on 2017's The Ritual, we stumble through a large confusing forest riddled with large spinous processes and patches of burnt skin. Should you hang a corpse up in your front garden? Probably not. Not good for the soil. 00:28 - SciComm & the Insect Apolcalypse 07:16 - The Norse Gods in Cinema 15:04 - Ecology of the Forest God 43:43 - The Forest God v. Beowulf

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00:46:24

S2E10: Physiology of the Forest God (The Ritual- 2017)

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2019/03/29

Our first foray into true horror brings us face to something with the weirdest moose you ever did see. Just... goddamn. 05:45 - The Ritual 15:27 - Physiology of a Forest God 43:21 - Vet's PSA (Bone Fractures)

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00:45:59

S2E9: Ecology of the Big Gorilla Wolf Motherfuckers...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/03/21

We return to the Block to examine the ecology of the Big Gorilla Wolf Motherfuckers. Sexual ecology has never been more furry. Or glow-in-the-dark. Actually sexual ecology can get pretty furry. Also we have two fights this week. 3:05 - The Chimera in Cinema 11:41 - Ecology of a BGWM 38:38 - BGWMs vs. Liam Neeson from The Grey

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00:36:08

S2E8: Physiology of a Big Gorilla Wolf Motherfucker...

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2019/03/14

We look at the aliens from 2011's cult classic Attack the Block. How can teeth glow in the dark? I've already forgotten. Dave reminds us all about how terrible his British accent is. Trust, bruv. 04:16 - Attack the Block 09:29 - Physiology of a Big Gorilla Wolf Motherfucker 32:31 - Vet's PSA (Fractures in Pets)

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00:54:56

S2E7: Make Your Own Monster

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2019/03/07

This week we recruit Sam's colleague and friend Endre Ofstad to create his very own movie monster. Dave and Adam then ruthlessly pick it apart and create a movie for it. 02:59 - Ontogenesis of the Tree Wolf 21:38 - Monster Analysis 50:42 - Making the Movie

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00:44:01

S2E6: Ecology of the Little Mermaid (The Little...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/02/28

Adam regales us with one of the weirdest stories I've ever heard, and in case you were wondering, yes we do talk about how mermaids have sex. Jesus. Also there's some cool ecology. 05:19 - Mermaids in Cinema 16:35 - Ecology of the Mermaids 33:25 - Mermaid Copulation (you were warned) 38:07 - The Mermaids vs. Jaws

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00:42:46

S2E5: The Physiology of a Mermaid (The Little...

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2019/02/21

Under the sea, Under the sea, Hair doesn't matter, You must be fatter, Take it from meeeeee, Hands don't really help to swim, If you can't breathe air life's looking grim, Better have thick skin, Else it's shit you're in, Under the sea. 04:24 - The Little Mermaid aka. OH THE HUMANITY(Hans Christian Andersen version) 14:12 - The Physiology of a Merperson (Merson?) 39:18 - Vet's PSA (Specialists)

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00:37:12

S2E4: How To Ecology Your Dragon (How To Train Your...

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2019/02/14

In our second week on the dragons of Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, we have a flamin' good time discovering why those dragons are WAY too wacky, exactly how much intraspecies predation goes on in Berk and why you should really make up your mind about domestication. 03:49 - Vikings in Cinema 10:57 - Ecology of the Dragons 29:17 - Toothless vs. the Furious Five

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00:40:45

S2E3: Anatomy of a Dragon (How To Train Your Dragon-...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/02/07

In this week's exploration of the dragons from the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, we look at why two heads are not better than one, why lighting yourself on fire as a defense mechanism is probably counterproductive and discover that Toothless is quite frankly disgusting. 3:06 - Movie Thoughts 11:19 - The Physiology of Toothless 24:13 - Zipplebacks, Hotburples and Nadders 36:32 - Weekly PSA (Exotic Pets)

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00:45:42

S2E2: The Ecology of Atlantis (Aquaman- 2018)

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/01/31

We look at the world of Atlantis from 2018's Aquaman. Why would you domesticate a whale? Can a turtle grow to the size of a Great White Shark? Can an octopus play the drums? Spoiler alert: probably not. 5:48 - The History of Aquaman 10:33 - The Ecology of Atlantis 38:43 - The Karathen vs. Gypsy Danger (Pacific Rim)

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00:42:16

S2E1: The Physiology of the Creatures of Atlantis...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/01/24

To kick off season 2, we look at the physiology of some of the creatures of 2018's Aquaman. Why should you never take a seahorse into battle? What was Julie Andrews eating down there? Is Dave a real vet? Let's find out. Tune in next week to hear about the ecology of Atlantis and its surroundings. 04:50 - Movie Thoughts 08:33 - The Physiology of the Karathen 31:31 - Seahorses r dum 37:14 - The Vet's PSA

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00:51:01

S1 Finale: The Royal Rumble

Cinematica Animalia ·

2019/01/21

For our Season 1 finale, we take every winner of our end-of-episode showdown and pit them in a line-up to see who the ultimate monster is. Tune in on Thursday when Season 2 kicks off with a new and improved format!

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01:07:21

S1E8: The Gremlins (Gremlins- 1984)

Cinematica Animalia ·

2018/12/05

We kick down the kitchen door and go to bloody war with the Mogwai, from 1984's Christmas classic Gremlins. Dave gives China tips for invasion, Sam says the word 'tarsier' too fucking much and Adam can't resist showing off how much Mandarin he doesn't know. 5:52 - History of the Gremlins 18:02 - Movie Any Good? 21:40 - Physiology of a Mogwai 44:11 - Ecology of a Mogwai 1:02:32 - The Gremlins vs. Gollum

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01:15:04

S1E7: The Monsters of Doctor Who (Doctor Who- 2005/2014)

Cinematica Animalia ·

2018/11/21

We bash down the doors of the TARDIS and ruthlessly mock the Doctor's rogue's gallery. We discover that Dave loves Peter Capaldi, Sam reveals a strange fetish and Adam tries to justify the moon being an egg. 6:30 - What is the Doctor? 11:44 - The Vashta Nerada (Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead) 19:34 - The Alien Stingrays (Planet of the Dead) 30:34 - The Flood (Waters of Mars) 41:40 - The Krafayis (Vincent and the Doctor) 50:49 - Moon Egg F***er (Kill the Moon) 1:01:00 - Swimmy Long Boi

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01:08:23

S1E6: The Creature (Creature from the Black Lagoon-...

Cinematica Animalia ·

2018/11/07

We submerge ourselves into the murky depths of what is clearly a backyard pool and meet... yet another man in a suit. This week is all about the Gillman from 1712's The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Dave and Adam both need more bloody caffeine. 4:29 - Movie History 14:23 - Physiology of the Gillman 37:51 - Ecology of the Gillman 1:01:56 - The Gillman vs. Richard Strickland from The Shape of Water

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01:20:41

S1E5: The Trolls (Trollhunter- 2011)

Cinematica Animalia ·

2018/10/24

We get stuck into the trolls from 2011's cult classic Troll Hunter. Dave decides that the real monsters are the people, Dave accuses all vets of drug use, and Dave just loses his goddamn mind. This one's pretty Dave heavy. He deserves it. 5:31 - Movie History 17:27 - Movie Any Good? 19:11 - Physiology of the Trolls 51:34 - Ecology of the Trolls 1:12:55 - The Troll Hunter vs. Bear Grylls

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