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Podcasters together strong. We are united in our excitement for a brand new sci-fi blockbuster, and especially so for a new entry into one of our favourite series, Planet of the Apes. Expect spoilers for the new film, but also some spoilers for previous films in the series too. https://www.patreon.com/posts/104248011/

27 episodes and 54 films and TV shows discussed - Finally, we're here! It's the conclusion of our series on Space Opera and we recap it all with the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show. We dish out some awards to some of our favourite films and shows this series, and reflect on what we've learnt along the way. We also dip into our mailbag to hear what listeners have thought of the series and get recommendations of other Space Opera shows and films that deserve a watch. Categories include Best Space Opera Protagonist, Who Needs Science!?, Space Flopera, and the ultimate award Best Space Opera Film.

Patron Malcolm recommended Peter Hyams' 1981 Sci Fi thriller Outland, describing it to us as "Alien meets High Noon with Sean Connery"... How could we say no to that? Send us your Patron's Pick recommendations - overlooked or under appreciated sci-fi movies that hold a special place in your heart! https://www.patreon.com/posts/103354832

It's that time in the series when we dip back into the Star Trek universe and see how it stacks up in our chosen subgenre. This time, we're chatting about JJ Abrams' thrilling 2009 sci-fi action movie reboot and digging into Star Trek: Discovery's wild ride through the mirror universe.

We take a look at British director Alex Garland's latest offering, which is part war movie, part road trip, and part dystopia and charts the dying days of the second American civil war as seen through the lens of a weary war photographer and her colleagues. https://www.patreon.com/posts/civil-war-2024-102549481

It's the big daddy of Space Opera but this time the House of Mouse is running the show. We discuss the Disney Star Wars trilogy, The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) on the podcast. We unpack what happened to the much beloved Star Wars saga once Goegre Lucas handed over the keys to Bob Iger, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson and Colin Trevorrow for a new trilogy of films following on from episode six of the 'Skywalker Saga'.

Following on from last year's look at anthology space opera boobsfest, Heavy Metal, our patron Jennifer suggested we consider a place in the bunker for the "brutally bad" sequel. Will it be brutal, or will it be 🤘BRÜTÄL🤘? https://www.patreon.com/posts/bad-movie-bunker-101591380

"It’s not a prophecy, it’s a story." The eagerly awaited moment is finally here – the sequel to Dune. Matt's super fan knowledge resurfaces as we delve into Denis Villeneuve's Dune parts one and two. Get ready to journey into the deserts of Arrakis with us once again as we talk worm riding, sacred bodily fluids, Frank Herbert's 'coital rhythm' writing style, memes, and much, much more, as we discuss this year's big sci-fi blockbuster.

Patron Omar suggested this British sci fi thriller for our next Patron's Pick, appealing to our love of James Callis and low budget/high concept science fiction. We discuss Justin Trefgarne's druggy dystopian Britain, and the heady brew of other sci fi tropes that get thrown into the mix along the way. Send us your recommendations for Patron's Picks - the overlooked or underappreciated sci-fi movies that hold a special place in your heart! https://www.patreon.com/posts/100488603/

We're thrilled to have Tiffani Angus, writer and half of the dynamic duo behind Spec Fic For Newbies joining us this week. Together we plunge into the colourful world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, zeroing in on the space opera adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok. We discuss growing superhero fatigue, the MCU's heyday and unravel how the unexpected directorial choices of James Gunn and Taika Waititi played a key role in shaping the Marvel comedy/action formula we know today.

Okay, okay, I know everyone's already dunked on this film for months now.  But now we're gonna do that too. It's Bad Movie Bunker meets Brave New Movie Reviews for a brand new superhero flop.  This film had James almost at a loss for words as we get drawn into the tangled web of the future in Madame Web! https://www.patreon.com/posts/99745368/

We're back on our journey through space opera. This time we've got the ultimate horror aficionado and cult TV enthusiast, Mike Muncer, joining us as we dive into the beloved TV series Firefly (2002) and its unexpected cinematic sequel, Serenity (2005). We unravel the mysteries of the TV show's cult following, it's eclectic cast of characters, and attempt to piece together just where it fits in the vast galaxy of space opera!