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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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All Episodes

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10 Cloverfield Lane

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

2020/03/26

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. 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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01:34:54

Space E05: Explorers (1985) & Contact (1997)

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2020/03/19

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. Explorers at 01:35 Contact at 43:20 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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01:37:16

Space E04: Solaris (1972) & Europa Report (2013)

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2020/03/12

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 something in the depths of space. Solaris at 01:24 Europa Report at 61:00 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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01:34:33

Space E03: Destination Moon (1950) & Apollo 13 (1995)

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2020/03/05

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 13 (1995). Destination Moon at 01:14 Apollo 13 at 48:44 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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01:28:32

Space E02: Frau im Mond (1929) & Moon (2009)

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2020/02/27

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 ideas of what we might find up there. Frau Im Mond at 01:43 Moon at 42:56 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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58:58

Space E01: Introduction & A Trip To The Moon (1902)

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2020/02/20

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 take a look at A Trip To The Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune) from 1902 by George Méliès and discuss the films impact on cinema and Sci-Fi. 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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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

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2020/01/09

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 it simply retracing the steps of the previous films? 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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01:17:35

A.I. EP17: Conclusion

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2019/12/26

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. Categories include Scariest A.I, Most Useless Robot and Best A.I Film. They also give a rundown of some of the A.I films they didn't get a chance to to discuss during the series. CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM

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01:36:01

A.I. EP16: Star Trek A.I. Special

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2019/12/19

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 (1995). Episodes Discussed Star Trek: The Next Generation S02E09 - The Measure of a Man S03E16 - The Offspring S04E03 - Brothers Star Trek: Voyager S01E11 - Heroes and Demons S05E11 - Latent Image S02E03 - Projections S06E04 - Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy CONTAINS SHOW SPOILERS Visit our

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01:31:54

A.I. EP15: Ex Machina (2014) & Her (2013)

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2019/12/12

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? 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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01:43:28

A.I. EP14: Battlestar Galactica (2004) & Westworld...

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2019/12/05

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) & Westworld (2016). 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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01:15:35

A.I. EP13: Uncanny (2015) & Zoe (2018)

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2019/11/28

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? and can an A.I. really develop these kind of emotions? 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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01:11:31

A.I. EP12: The Machine (2013) & Kill Command (2016)

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2019/11/21

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). 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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01:18:54

A.I. EP11: Robocop (1987) & Upgrade (2018)

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2019/11/14

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 at Paul Verhoeven satirical sci-fi classic Robocop (1987) and Leigh Whannell's body horror filled Upgrade (2018). 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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A.I. EP10: I, Robot (2004) & Automata (2014)

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2019/11/14

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, Robot (2004) & Automata (2014). 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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01:03:42

Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

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2019/11/07

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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01:40:27

A.I. EP09: Bicentennial Man (1999) & A.I. Artificial...

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

2019/10/31

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 wish to become human. 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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01:31:59

A.I. EP08: Silent Running (1972) & Wall-E (2008)

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2019/10/24

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. 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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01:28:59

A.I. EP07: Alphaville (1965) & Tron (1982)

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2019/10/17

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. 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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01:11:38

Ad Astra (2019)

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2019/10/10

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss the new Sci-Fi epic Ad Astra (2019) starring Brad Pitt. CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD

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