Looking Ahead - October's Biggest Sci-Fi & Your Questions Answered

Looking Ahead - October's Biggest Sci-Fi & Your Questions Answered

Author: James Payne October 3, 2024 Duration: 32:50

This week, we're kicking off a brand-new monthly special on the podcast—Future Frontiers! Join us as we gaze into the crystal ball of October to uncover all the exciting sci-fi coming your way! 

We'll be diving into the month's lineup on both our main feed and Patreon so you can get a head start on your film homework! We'll keep you up to date with the latest movies hitting cinemas in October and share our current TV obsessions and must-watch recommendations.

Plus, we'll be opening up our mailbag! We'll answer some of your sci-fi questions, hear your recommendations, and share our thoughts.

Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or shows, or thoughts on past episodes? Share your personal experiences, predictions, or debates with us! Drop us a message on our social channels or email us at journeythroughscifi@gmail.com. We can't wait to hear from you!

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IN CINEMAS THIS MONTH

  • Megalopolis - Out Now
  • The Substance - Out Now
  • Joker: Folie à Deux – 4 October 2024
  • Transformers One - 11th October
  • The Wild Robot – 18 October 2024
  • Venom: The Last Dance – 25 October 2024

Ever wondered how a silent film from a century ago connects to the spectacle you saw at the multiplex last weekend? That’s the kind of thread Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast follows, tracing the entire arc of the genre from its flickering beginnings to its CGI-drenched present. Hosts Matt and James act as your guides, not just reviewing movies but unpacking the ideas that fueled them. They’re interested in how a particular film’s design changed movie-making, or how a story from the 1950s reflected the anxieties of its time, creating a conversation across decades. You’ll hear detailed discussions that place each film within a larger historical tapestry, making connections you might have missed. This isn't a random list of reviews; it's a curated, chronological expedition. By focusing on one film per episode, the podcast allows for a deep dive into the context, the production challenges, and the lasting cultural footprint of each title. Whether it's the pioneering special effects of a classic or the philosophical questions posed by a modern epic, Matt and James explore how science fiction cinema holds a mirror to our own world. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis that appreciates both the artistic ambition and the pure entertainment value of the genre, discovering how every spaceship, robot, and alien visitor tells us something about ourselves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Sleeper (1973) & Idiocracy (2006): Satirical Sci-Fi Futures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:59
This week, we're offering a bit of respite from the bleak dystopian worlds we've been exploring by adding a dose of comedy into the mix. Join us as we discuss Sleeper (1973), Woody Allen's sci-fi comedy where a man wakes…
THX 1138 (1971) & Z.P.G. (1972): Totalitarian Sci-Fi Nightmares [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:19
This week, we're continuing our journey through dystopias with a focus on two films that feature dramatic great escapes. We'll be discussing George Lucas's directorial debut THX 1138 (1971), where the struggle for freedo…
The Running Man (1987) & The Hunger Games (2012): Deadly Game Shows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:09
This week, we're joined by Rob Watts, host of the Icelandic cinema podcast KVIKMYNDAPOD, to discuss more dangerous dystopian games. We'll be diving into The Running Man (1987) and The Hunger Games (2012), two films that…
Mad Max (1979) & Dredd (2012): Law and Disorder in the Wasteland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:17
This week, we're diving into the theme of enforcing the law in crime-ridden dystopian worlds by dissecting two iconic films: Mad Max (1979) and Dredd (2012). We'll start with Mad Max, the cult classic that launched a fra…

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