Cinematica Animalia

The Cinematica Team finishes off their series by returning to the movies that inspired, guided, and helped them to become the people they are today. Join them one last time to discuss science and storytelling within a shared love of films. Thank you so much for listening and joining us over these last few years. It has been a joy to share with all of you.

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00:00:57- Introduction

00:04:45- News

00:09:12- Adam's Movie (Bad Mac & Cheese Night)

00:18:24- David's Movie (Scientists Finding Love & Life)

00:29:00- Libby's Movie (A Bards' Journey)

00:35:43- Sam's Movie (Invasive Wildlife Removal)

00:47:25- Movies That Scared Us

00:55:23- Final Goodbye

This week, the CA Team goes into the belly of the beast, The Sea Beast (2022) that is. It's a whale of tale as we discuss all things cetaceans. What would really happen if you got swallowed by a whale? What is whale culture? How were whales hunted and why? Libby also reveals what happens if Catholics stay under water for too long.

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00:00:40- Introduction

00:02:44- News

00:07:13- Summary & Our Thoughts On The Film

00:14:58- Trivia

00:17:16- The Evolution Of Cetacea

00:27:39- Surviving In A Whale & Whaling History

00:44:23- Sea Monster Exploration (part 2)

00:53:57- Final Thoughts

Raise your wands, prepare your blades, and grab your magic babies and join the Cinematica Team as they explore the world of Willow (1998). What would happen to humans if they were mouse sized? Could a brontosaur evolve a taste for meat? Is the Fantasy genre still profitable?

All of these questions and more will be explored in the name of Elora Danan.

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00:00:35- Introduction and News

00:05:00- Summary, Our Thoughts, and Trivia!

00:16:08- Brownie Physiology

00:25:00- Eborsisk and Nelwyn Evolution

00:33:56- Being Struck By Lightning

00:44:00- Fantasy Genre: Where Did It Begin & Why Is It Popular?

00:52:26- Final Thoughts

The Cinematica team gets "hooked" by the latest season of Love, Death, and Robots and "wade" into Bad Traveling (2022). Join them as they explore "shellfish" crews, basic "claws" of developmental ecology, and how short stories can "chitin" your day. Please don't be "crabby" and come join them.

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00:00:36- Introduction and News

00:03:00- Episode Summary & Trivia

00:09:24- Decapod Reproductive Strategies

00:16:45- Crab Facts

00:27:07- Short Stories

00:32:18- Final Thoughts

Check your sasquatch, because it's time to talk about Bigfoot. This week, the CA Team analyzes the found footage from Exists (2014). Adam walks in the creature's footsteps, exploring why these hairy Hendersons might be solitary; as well as why they ended up in North America. Dave's segment might be hard to find as he reveals the hidden patterns behind camouflage in nature and reveals some bear truths. Libby reveals why people love to believe in this elusive myth. And we all agree that no one should ever light their friend's beard on fire or take midnight hikes on the highway.

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00:00:38- Introduction

00:03:13- Exists Summary & What We Did And Didn't Like

00:13:01- Trivia

00:14:57- Sasquatch Populations & Hiding

00:26:27- Cryptic Coloration

00:37:09- Research On Bigfoot Hair

00:40:09- Squatchers & Those That Track Bigfoot

00:52:38- Wrap Up

The Cinematica team leaves the realm of movie adaptions and returns to the source material with an exploration of their favorite books they wish would be turned into films.

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00:00:38- Introduction & News

00:03:21- Literature Trivia

00:05:56- Galactic Football League Series by Scott Sigler

00:20:28- The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi

00:32:20- Elf Quest by Wendy and Richard Pini

00:42:43- The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

What do you do when your local farm is invaded by a group of 80's aliens that don't want to phone home, help you become the last starfighter, or fight the decipticons? The answer involves homemade fireworks and a shotgun. Join the Cinematica team this week as they explore the world of Critters including the physiology of rolling, eating till your grow, and what makes a hero.

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00:00:36- Introduction and News

00:07:26 - Galaxy Quest Summary & Discussion

00:14:29 - Trivia

00:17:56 - Ravenous Eating Ecology

00:24:24- Rolling For Locomotion

00:32:49 - Paralytic Potency

00:33:57 - Types Of Heroes

00:46:33 - Final Thoughts

By Grabthar's hammer and by the suns of Warvan, the CA Team goes intergalactic this week with Galaxy Quest (1999). Listen to our historical document as we probe into dick-headed octopus culture and the very real city of Octlantis. Adam proposes a theory of sentience matching body plans and breaks down the difference between convergent and homologous evolution. We reveal what species is the most violent and murderous towards its own kind; spoiler, it's not us! Learn the different subtypes of satire with Libby. One question remains: are Thermians really just Finnish?

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00:00:36- Introduction

00:03:58 - Galaxy Quest Summary & Discussion

00:13:13 - Trivia

00:17:43 - Octopus Culture

00:24:51 - Convergent Evolution

00:30:30 - Mammalian Violence

00:36:07 - Different Forms of Satire

00:43:08 - Final Thoughts

Time to get lost in a world full of deadly dinos. Join us as this week the CA Team takes an island vacation with The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). What should you do when you find a baby T-Rex in the wild? What is a "complete ecosystem"? Does Cretaceous Park have the same ring to it? And why is Dr. Ian Malcolm brought back from the dead? More importantly, will he ever shut up? Also, bees are fish!

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00:00:34- Introduction

00:03:37 - News (The Fish & The Bees)

00:05:05 - Movie Summary (Jurassic Park 2: More Cash For More Movies)

00:16:41- Trivia

00:19:45 - Baby Rex Medicine

00:39:35 - Isla Sorna As A Study System

00:46:54 - Sam's Three Dinosaur Questions

00:53:38 - Ian Malcolme RIP

1:00:16 - Final Thoughts

Peace green brother! This week the CA Team is pregnant with possibilities as we give birth to our worst movie yet: Carnosaur (1993). What is a T-Rex's proper posture? Do anti-viruses actually exist? What is so shocking about an experiment with snails and genetic memory? And what is a mockbuster; but more importantly, how many Kung Fu Panda mockbusters are there?

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00:00:41- Introduction

00: 05:48 - Stranger Things Cast Discussion

00:08:46 - Carnosaur Summary

00:20:18 - Trivia

00:24:03 - Dinosaur Stances

00:32:43 - Anti-Virals

00:42:46 - Genetic Memory

00:48:17 - Mockbusters

00:57:54 - Final Thoughts