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Journey Through Sci-Fi pairs two science-fiction films around a shared theme.

From artificial intelligence and dystopia to time travel, space opera and mad science.

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SPACE OPERA
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Space Opera E24: Dune Part One (2021) & Part Two (2024)

"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.

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.

Dune: Part One (2021) & Dune: Part Two (2024)

Power, prophecy and politics on Arrakis.
Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece.

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy

Myth, empire and rebellion across the galaxy.
The space opera that changed blockbuster cinema forever.

MAD SCIENCE
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The Fly 1986 & 1957: One Tiny Mistake, One Giant Body Horror

This week, we're discussing The Fly—both the 1958 and 1986 versions—to talk about teleportation experiments gone very, very wrong. From the old-school murder mystery of the original to Cronenberg’s stomach-churning body horror, we dissect what makes these films ultimate mad science nightmares.

Jurassic Park & The Man in the White Suit | MAD SCIENCE Pt 8

From high-tech fabric to genetically engineered dinos, we discuss The Man in the White Suit (1951) and Jurassic Park (1993), as Mad Science meets commerce in this weeks episode. What happens when groundbreaking inventions threaten the balance of power—and profits? We explore the ethical dilemmas, corporate greed, and unintended consequences behind these sci-fi classics.

The Fly (1958) & The Fly (1986)

Two experiments. Two horrific transformations.
From atomic-age cautionary tale to Cronenberg’s tragic body horror.

The Man in the White Suit (1951) & Jurassic Park (1993)

Breakthrough science. Unintended consequences.
From miracle fabrics to resurrected dinosaurs.

TIME TRAVEL
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Time Travel E09: Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority Report (2002)

"And if you could see your path or channel, then you could see into the future, right? Like it's a form of time travel" This week James & Matt look at clairvoyance in time travel films by discussing Richard Kelly's Donnie Darko (2001) and Stephen Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). | Donnie Darko at 01:52 | Minority Report at 45:40 |

Time Travel E07: Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge Of Tomorrow (2014)

"Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today” This week James & Matt get stuck into time loops and look at two quintessential time loop movies. The comedy classic Groundhog Day from 1993 and sci-fi blockbuster Edge Of Tomorrow (Or Live, Die, Repeat) from 2014. | Groundhog Day at 02:09 | Edge Of Tomorrow at 41:00 |

Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority Report (2002)

Fate, paranoia and fractured timelines.
Two very different visions of the future and whether it can be changed.

Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Trapped in a time loop.
Two heroes forced to relive the same day until they finally get it right.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991): Man vs. Machine | EP03

The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of the Machines Few science-fiction films have shaped the cultural image of artificial intelligence quite like The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. With their vision of a future ruled by a rogue AI known as Skynet, these films helped define one of sci-fi’s most enduring fears: the moment when humanity loses control of its own technology. In this episode of Journey Through

Metropolis (1927) & Blade Runner (1982): Futuristic Worlds | EP01

We begin our journey into A.I. by taking a look at the worlds of the future depicted in Metropolis and Blade Runner.

The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2 (1991)

Machines rise. Humanity fights back.
James Cameron’s time-travel saga that turned a killer robot into a sci-fi icon.

Metropolis (1927) & Blade Runner (1982)

Futures built by machines and the humans inside them.
From Fritz Lang’s silent sci-fi landmark to Ridley Scott’s neon cyberpunk masterpiece.

DYSTOPIA
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Dystopia E08: Mad Max (1979) & Dredd (2012)

This week James and Matt look at the theme of enforcing the law by dissecting two crime ridden dystopian films. They discuss the cult classic, that spawned a franchise, Mad Max (1979), and the comic book anti hero of Mega-City One, Dredd (2012).

Dystopia E04: Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) & Brave New World (1980)

We take on a couple of quintessential dystopian novels turned films this week. We discuss Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) and Brave New World (1980) and talk about the impact these two stories have had on dystopian fiction.

Mad Max (1979) & Dredd (2012)

PLaw and order at the end of the world.
Two brutal visions of justice in collapsing societies.

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) & Brave New World (1980)

Two dystopias. Two methods of control.
One rules through fear, the other through comfort.

SPACE HORROR
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Space E07: Sunshine (2007) & The Wandering Earth (2019)

In this week's episode James and Matt take a look at two space films where mankind attempts to save the planet. Join them as they discuss Danny Boyle's Sunshine (2007) and sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth (2019). |Sunshine at 01:34 | The Wandering Earth 57:46|

Space E06: Event Horizon (1997) & Pandorum (2009)

In this week's episode James and Matt are joined by the master of horror podcasting Mike Muncer to chat about the horror of space. Together they discuss Event Horizon (1997) & Pandorum (2009). | Event Horizon at 02:45| Pandorum 46:09 |

Sunshine (2007) & The Wandering Earth (2019)

Humanity’s survival written in the stars.
Two epic visions of sacrifice and planetary survival.

Event Horizon (1997) & Pandorum (2009)

Deep space. Total isolation.
When the darkness between the stars starts looking back.