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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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All Episodes

48:17

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2023/03/13

Back in June last year we covered Everything Everywhere All at Once over on our Patreon channel. To celebrate the film winning a whopping seven Oscars we've decided to share that episode with you here on the main feed. So enjoy as we share our thoughts (in spoilerific detail) on the Daniels' multiversal hit, critics fave AND multi Oscar winning feature, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM

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01:24:19

Space Opera E04: Barbarella (1968) & Krull (1983)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2023/03/02

Space Fantasy is the theme this week and what better Space Operas to explore than BARBARELLA (1968) and KRULL (1983). James and Matt talk the swinging 60s, Europeon Sci-Fi, Fantasy epics and mythical shurikens as they disect these two fatastical Science Fiction movies. 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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01:16:28

Space Opera E03: Lost In Space (1965-68) & The Black...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2023/02/16

Matt and James tackle the theme of shipwrecks in space this week, as they continue their journey though the history of Space Opera on screen. They take a look at Irwin Allen's classic 60s series, LOST IN SPACE (1965-68), and discuss it's impact on Space Opera along with Disney's first ever PG rated film, the dark disaster film in space, THE BLACK HOLE (1979). 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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01:14:22

Space Opera E02: Flash Gordon (1936) & Buck Rogers...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2023/02/02

James and Matt continue their exploration into the world of Space Opera by looking at two of the most famous Space Opera icons of the 30s. Join them as they look back at the advent of film serials and discuss the 'thrilling adventures' of FLASH GORDON (1936) and BUCK ROGERS(1939). 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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01:05:02

Space Opera E01: Introduction & A Trip To Mars (1918)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2023/01/19

It's time to delve into another subgenre of science fiction once again! This series of Journey Through Sci-Fi James and Matt explore the fantastical world of Space Opera. To kick things off they look at the origins of the genre and discuss the very first Space Opera film, A Trip To Mars (1918) a.k.a Himmelskibet. 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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45:23

Avatar: The Way of Water (Spoiler-Free)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/12/18

We're back on your podcast feed to discuss the biggest sci-fi blockbuster of the year, James Cameron's long awaited Avatar: The Way of Water. The perfect film to pre-empt our upcoming series on Space Opera. We discuss the film's special effects, 3D cinema, underwater filming and Cameron's return to directing. To hear the second 'spoiler filled' half of our discussion on the film join us over on Patreon Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us

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01:19:12

Dystopia E24: Conclusion - The Dystopian Awards

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/07/07

It's the conclusion episode of the dystopia series and James and Matt recap it all with the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show. They dish out some awards to some of their favourite films and TV shows this series and reflect on what they learnt along the way. Categories include: Best Dystopian Protagonist, Most Absurd Dystopian Society, Worst Dystopia To Live In, and the ultimate award Best Dystopian Film. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us

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01:31:10

Dystopia E23: Star Trek Dystopian Special

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/30

This week Matt and James journey through the Star Trek universe once again. This time looking at how the show explores dystopias. To delve into this topic they discuss The Return of the Archons, A Taste of Armageddon and Mirror, Mirror from the original series, along with Yesterday’s Enterprise from The Next Generation and Inquisition from Deep Space Nine. 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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01:38:12

Dystopia E22: Anime Special - Akira (1988) &...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/23

It's an Anime Special! James and Matt explore the world of Japanese animation once again and it's use of sci-fi tropes. This time they look at the dystopian aspects of Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira from 1988 and Rintaro's adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's manga Metropolis from 2001. 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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18:04

Ultrasound with director Rob Schroeder

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/20

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt talk to director Rob Schroeder about his new mind-bending sci-fi film, Ultrasound. They discuss with Rob how he went about adapting Conor Stechschulte's indie comic Generous Bosom to film and what inspires him as a filmmaker. Ultrasound is available on digital download in the UK from the 20th June. 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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01:28:14

Dystopia E21: The Lobster (2015) & High-Rise (2015)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/16

This week on the podcast James and Matt revisit 2015, the year of Post-Modern Dystopia (or so it seems...) Join them as they discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster and Ben Wheatley's High-Rise. 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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01:11:19

Dystopia E20: The Handmaid's Tale (2017) with Dr...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/09

James and Matt are joined by author and academic Dr Tiffani Angus to discuss Margaret Atwood's dystopian world of Gilead, and the 2017 television series The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss. 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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01:05:44

Dystopia E19: Children Of Men (2006) with Rhianna...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/06/02

Matt and James are joined by Film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon to discuss Alfonso Cuarón's dystopian action thriller Children Of Men from 2006. Will they find hope in this weeks dystopian world? (Fingers crossed) 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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01:47:08

Dystopia E18: Gattaca (1997) & Never Let Me Go (2010)...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/05/26

This week on the show James and Matt are joined by chair of The British Science Fiction Association and Sci-Fi author Dr Allen Stroud to discuss genetic dystopias. Together they analyse the dystopian worlds of Gattaca and Never Let Me Go. 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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01:26:09

Dystopia E17: Zardoz (1974) & Logan's Run (1976)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/05/19

How can you grow old gracefully in a dystopia? This week James and Matt return to the 70s to take a look at two camp cult classics. Join them as they discuss Zardoz and Logan's Run. 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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51:37

Sci-Fi London Film Festival With Louis Savy

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/05/12

In a special bonus episode James and Matt are joined by Founder and festival director for the SCI-FI-LONDON film festival Louis Savy. Together they discuss what makes a great science fiction film, the joy of B-Movies and what to expect from the 2022 Sci-Fi London Festival. For tickets and more info on Sci-Fi London head to: https://sci-fi-london.com/ For the 48 hour film challenge head to: https://48hour.sci-fi-london.com/ Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us

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01:47:12

Dystopia E16: Starship Troopers (1997) & Alita:...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/05/05

Podcaster and writer Becky Darke joins James and Matt this week to talk dystopian instruments of war. Together they discuss Paul Verhoeven's 90's satire Starship Troopers and Robert Rodriguez's manga adaptation Alita: Battle Angel. 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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01:29:17

Dystopia E15: Repo Man (1984) & Brazil (1985)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/04/28

How do you strike the right work / life balance in a dystopian world? To try and find the answer James and Matt take a look at Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Alex Cox's Repo Man. 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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01:29:06

Dystopia E14: Escape From New York (1981) & Blade...

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/04/21

This week James and Matt are joined by top genre journalists, and hosts of Sci-Fi podcast Robby The Robot's Waiting, Richard Edwards, Dave Bradley and Tanavi Patel. Together they discuss the American cities depicted in John Carpenters' Escape From New York and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049. 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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01:34:44

Dystopia E13: The Warriors (1979) & The Purge (2013)

Journey Through Sci-Fi ·

2022/04/14

It's bad night to be in a dystopia this week as Matt and James discuss The Warriors (1979) and The Purge (2013). 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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