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: 50

Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History
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Duration: 1:07:15
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