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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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01:14:58

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

Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast ·

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: A Science Fiction Film Podcast ·

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:...

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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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01:15:33

Time Travel E17: Back to the Future Part III (1990) &...

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2020/12/03

"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 The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) and the Back to the Future Part III (1990). | The Time Traveler's Wife at 01:00 | Back to the Future Part III 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 on FACEBOOK Follow us

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01:17:46

Time Travel E16: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) & Safety...

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2020/11/26

"Looks like some kinda, Hot Tub Time Machine." This week James & Matt take a look at what happens when time travel is infused with comedy by discussing Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) & Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). Two films which play with time travel tropes and have a bit of fun with the subgenre. | Hot Tub Time Machine at 01:00 | Safety Not Guaranteed 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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01:22:13

Time Travel E15: Happy Death Day 2U (2019) & The...

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2020/11/19

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 horror genre. Join them as they discuss Happy Death Day 2U (2019) & The Endless (2017). | Happy Death Day 2U at 01:11 | The Endless 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 on FACEBOOK Follow us

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01:19:04

Time Travel E14: Looper (2012) & Timecrimes (2007)

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2020/11/12

"You're going to kill this guy, your own self?" This week James & Matt take a look at the theme of doubles in time travel films and what happens when you run into a past or future version of yourself. To explore this they discuss Rian Johnson's Looper (2012) and Timecrimes (Los Cronocrímenes) (2007) | Looper at 02:00 | Timecrimes at 47:00 | 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

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01:16:58

Time Travel E13: The Butterfly Effect (2004) & The...

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2020/11/05

'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 time travel theme they look at The Butterfly Effect (2004) starring Ashton Kutcher and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) directed by Mamoru Hosoda. | The Butterfly Effect at 01:29 | The Girl Who Leapt Through Time at 40:13 | CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email

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01:14:18

Time Travel E12: Frequency (2000) & See You Yesterday...

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2020/10/29

"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. Join them as they discuss Frequency (2000) and See You Yesterday (2019). | Frequency at 01:32 | See You Yesterday at 37:34 | 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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01:27:04

Time Travel E11: Back To The Future Part II (1989) &...

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2020/10/22

"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 series and also discuss Shane Carruth's confusing but brilliant Primer from 2004. | Back to the Future Part II at 01:45 | Primer at 43:00 | 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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57:48

Tenet (2020)

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2020/10/15

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. 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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01:24:42

Time Travel E10: Timecop (1994) & Predestination (2014)

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2020/10/08

"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 Time Cop (1994) & Predestination (2014) | Time Cop at 01:40 | Predestination at 40:52 | 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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01:23:58

Time Travel E09: Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority...

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2020/10/01

"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 discussing Richard Kelly's Donnie Darko (2001) and Stephen Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). | Donnie Darko at 01:52 | Minority Report at 45:40 |

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