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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!

This week on the bonus feed, we're diving into a Patron's Pick, courtesy of Jax, who recommended we explore Don't Worry Darling (2022), directed by Olivia Wilde. We delve into Wilde's sophomore directorial effort, discuss its place within the sci-fi genre, analyse its inspirations, and examine what we think works and what maybe doesn't... Oh, and we touch on some of the celeb gossip around the film, anyone else remember 'Spitgate?' https://www.patreon.com/posts/patrons-pick-98712733

This week, James and special guest Mike Muncer dive into Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film Poor Things, exploring its intriguing blend of horror and sci-fi. Join us as we dissect this provocative Frankenstein-esque tale, unravelling its themes and how it cleverly employs sci-fi elements to craft a deeply human narrative. https://www.patreon.com/posts/98044637/

We're stomping our way through January, and knocking down buildings along the way, to bring you another Brave New Movie Review. This time, we're tackling the latest Godzilla instalment from director Takashi Yamazaki. We delve into the latest chapter in the ever-changing story of everyone's beloved colossal atomic fire-breathing lizard—Godzilla, and discuss what this new film serves up for fans of the kaiju genre. https://www.patreon.com/posts/godzilla-minus-96791370

This week we're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to dive into the hilarious world of space opera parodies. We'll be dissecting Mel Brooks' iconic spoof of Star Wars, Spaceballs, and Dean Parisot's love letter to Star Trek fandom, Galaxy Quest. We explore the intersection between comedy and science fiction as we unravel how these two films 'find the funny' in the space opera genre.

BRAVE NEW MOVIE REVIEW Netflix have entrusted Zack Snyder with creating a brand new space opera franchise for them.  We discuss the first entry in the resulting saga and whether or not Snyder has stuck the landing (in slow-mo). https://www.patreon.com/posts/rebel-moon-part-96183537