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This summer marks the 30th anniversary of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Kyle Brunet joins us again to discuss this epic sci-fi action epic. Listen as we examine how parallels between this film and the original reflect the time paradox at the heart of the story, marvel over Linda Hamilton's amazing transformation as hardened heroine Sarah Connor, and comment on the influence of the movie's groundbreaking digital effects. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, but no clunky futuristic epilogues. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing. CinemaSpection is now part of the Fireside Alliance. Check out the many awesome shows available through the network here.  Subscribe to our podcast here. Listen to us on Stitcher here. Interested in getting more from this episode? Check out supplemental material for this episode here. What's your favorite film in the Terminator franchise? Have any exercise tips on getting into shape for the apocalypse? How do you think cyborg circulatory systems work? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

This summer marks the 30th anniversary of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Kyle Brunet joins us again to discuss this epic sci-fi action epic. Listen as we examine how parallels between this film and the original reflect the time paradox at the heart of the story, marvel over Linda Hamilton's amazing transformation as hardened heroine Sarah Connor, and comment on the influence of the movie's groundbreaking digital effects. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, but no clunky futuristic epilogues.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

We're getting a shot of 100% pure adrenaline as we experience Kathryn Bigelow's epic of surfboards and shotguns, Point Break. Listen as we come to a fundamental difference of philosophies regarding this beloved action flick, debate whether Patrick Swayze's zen surf dude is a cult leader or just a scumbag, and bemoan one of cinema's most ridiculous character names. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a commitment to watch Prayer of the Rollerboys.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

In the latest installment of Cinemaspection: First Run, we spy on our neighbors with The Woman in the Window, battle the dead for dollars with Army of the Dead, and fall into a vortex of franchise fatigue with the Saw reboot Spiral. Warning: Contains explicit language and mild spoilers.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

This episode we're taking a wild, cross-century trip to meet the legends of time as we go on a heist with Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits from 1981. Along the way we'll explore Gilliam's themes of imagination and materialism, praise the underappreciated comedic abilities of David Warner, and identify with the problems of married ogres. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and THE PROBLEM!!! We must have fruit!!

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

We're going back to 1951 and another formative film of classic science fiction as we discuss Robert Wise's The Day the Earth Stood Still. Listen as we explore the film's political messages and religious subtext, praise Gort as one of science fiction's mightiest robots, and propose the existence of a cinematic universe built around bit player Roy Engel. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and nucular.... um... nuclear proliferation.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

We're taking a trip back to the foggy moors of Scotland to meet up with a groundbreaking but not often celebrated figure in the history of science fiction: It's The Man From Planet X! Listen as we discuss how this idiosyncratic alien invasion flick from 1951 set the template for outer space menaces for decades to come, marvel over director Edgar G. Ulmer's resourcefulness in the face of a tiny budget, and explore how the film reflects cold war paranoia and the national fascination with flying saucers. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and boogey doings.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

In our latest First Run episode, we're going ringside for the battle of the century as the Eighth Wonder of the World throws down with the King of the Monsters in Godzilla vs. Kong. Who wins this gargantuan match-up? Can this epic creature feature live up to its titan-sized hype? How does director Adam Wingard fare with this blockbuster outing? Listen in to find out. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and equine brain functions. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.Subscribe to our podcast here. Listen to us on Stitcher here. Did you have money on either of the title monsters? Do you think the Monsterverse should continue and if so, where should it go? Have you uncovered more movie references we missed? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

In our latest First Run episode, we're going ringside for the battle of the century as the Eighth Wonder of the World throws down with the King of the Monsters in Godzilla vs. Kong. Who wins this gargantuan match-up? Can this epic creature feature live up to its titan-sized hype? How does director Adam Wingard fare with this blockbuster outing? Listen in to find out. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and equine brain functions.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

By listener request, we're answering that knock at the door and letting in The Babadook from 2014. Listen as we discuss the film's roots in fairy tales and silent horror films, examine director Jennifer Kent's meticulous visual style, and comment on the title monster's unlikely role as an LGBTQ pride icon. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and demonic pop-up books.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.