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SPACE OPERA
Epic adventures played out across the stars.
In this series we explore the grand tradition of space opera. Sweeping interstellar stories of heroes, villains and galactic conflict. From pioneering classics to modern blockbusters, these films show how science fiction became cinema’s biggest stage.
🎧 Start with Episode 1 below and follow the evolution of Space Opera in cinema.
Space Opera E27: Conclusion - The Space Opera Awards
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...
Space Opera E26: Star Trek Special: Star Trek (2009) & Star Trek Discovery (2017)
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,...
Space Opera E25: Star Wars The Disney Trilogy: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
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...
Space Opera E23: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) & Thor: Ragnarok (2014)
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...
Space Opera E22: Firefly (2002) & Serenity (2005)
We're back on our journey through space opera. This time we've got the ultimate horror aficionado and cult TV enthusiast, Mike Muncer,...
Space Opera E21: Spaceballs (1987) & Galaxy Quest (1999)
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...
Space Opera E20: John Carter (2012) & Jupiter Ascending (2015)
This week, we look at the theme of interplanetary love in two more Space Opera adventures - Andrew Stanton's John Carter (2012) and Lily...
Space Opera E19: Battlefield Earth (2000) & The Chronicles Of Riddick (2004)
We're talking (Matt's fave topic) big box office flops on the podcast this week. We dive headfirst into the wreckage of two colossal...
Space Opera E18: The Fifth Element (1997) & Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
We're joined by the sensational film critic, writer, and podcaster, Anna Bogutskaya. Together, we're delving into the wild world of Luc...
Space Opera E17: Fantastic Planet (1973) & Avatar (2009)
This time, we're tackling space operas with BIG BLUE aliens, imperialism, and a dash of exotic flora and fauna on the podcast. First up,...
Space Opera E16: Battlestar Galactica (1978 & 2003)
This week on the podcast, we explore one of the most significant space opera television series of recent years: Battlestar Galactica,...
Space Opera E15: The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (1999-2005)
Join us as we explore the highly debated and often controversial Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, masterminded by the legendary George Lucas....
Space Opera E14: The Last Starfighter (1984) & Ender's Game (2013)
Get ready for the second half of our Space Opera series, as we dive into video games and epic space battles. First up, we're rewinding...
Space Opera E13: Titan A.E (2000) & Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)
ThIs week we head to Hollywood to look at two American animated films that had a crack at the space opera genre. We discuss the first...
Space Opera E12: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) & Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984)
It's another anime special on the podcast! This week we tackle the (almost) impenetrable franchises of Gundam and Macross (or Robotech...
Space Opera E11: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
This week James and Matt are joined by film writer and editor of EOFFTV, Kevin Lyons to explore the work of Douglas Adams and the 1981...
Space Opera E10: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) & David Lynch's Dune (1984)
Explore two wildly different takes on Dune — David Lynch’s cult 1984 film and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s legendary unmade masterpiece. A must-listen episode of the Journey Through Sci-Fi podcast for fans of space opera, surreal sci-fi, and film history.
Space Opera E09: Transformers: The Movie (1986) & Masters Of The Universe (1987)
This week Matt and James take a nostalgic trip into the 80s to look at two Space Opera movies inspired by kids toylines. Critic and host...
Space Opera E08: Flash Gordon (1980) & Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
This week James and Matt look at the characters of Flash (Ah-ah) Gordon and (Be-de-bede) Buck Rogers once again in their Space Opera...
Space Opera E07: Space Battleship Yamato (1974-75) & Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988-97)
This week Matt and James take a look at two anime shows that expand the world of space opera and provide a new perspective on the genre....
Space Opera E06: Starcrash (1978) & Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
The aftermath of Star Wars and the attack of the clones begins... This week James and Matt cover two of the many Star Wars 'inspired'...
Space Opera E05: Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (1977 - 1983)
It's finally time to cover the ultimate Space Opera film series, Star Wars! We discuss the lasting influence of the Star Wars franchise on cinema by looking at the original trilogy; Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return Of The Jedi (1983). We examine George Lucas' career in film, the mythology of the series and all of the extraordinary innovations that were made to make the first three films a reality.
Space Opera E04: Barbarella (1968) & Krull (1983)
Space Fantasy is the theme this week and what better Space Operas to explore than BARBARELLA (1968) and KRULL (1983). We talk the...
Space Opera E03: Lost In Space (1965-68) & The Black Hole (1979)
We tackle the theme of shipwrecks in space this week, as we continue our journey though the history of Space Opera on screen. We take a...
Space Opera E02: Flash Gordon (1936) & Buck Rogers (1939)
We continue our exploration into the world of Space Opera by looking at two of the most famous Space Opera icons of the 30s. Join us as we look back at the advent of film serials and discuss the 'thrilling adventures' of FLASH GORDON (1936) and BUCK ROGERS(1939).
Space Opera E01: Introduction & A Trip To Mars (1918)
It's time to delve into another subgenre of science fiction once again! This series of Journey Through Sci-Fi we explore the fantastical ...
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