This week, we're diving deep into the gritty, high-tech world of cyberpunk with two landmark films from 1995. First up is Johnny Mnemonic, where Keanu Reeves takes us on a data-smuggling adventure through a dystopian future filled with corporate espionage and cybernetic enhancements. Then, we'll explore Strange Days, a film that delves into the dark underbelly of a near-future Los Angeles, where recorded memories and virtual experiences are traded on the black market.

Join us as we dissect these cyberpunk classics and their impact on the genre.

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This week, we're diving into the thrilling and sometimes terrifying theme of being trapped in virtual reality. We'll explore Tron Legacy, the visually stunning sequel where characters find themselves stuck inside a digital world, and Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, a fun yet dangerous adventure where players are literally pulled into a video game.

Join us as we discuss what it takes to survive—and escape—when the line between game and reality disappears.

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This week, we're exploring the fascinating theme of virtually constructed people in the realm of VR. We'll start with Virtuosity, the 1995 action-packed film where a virtual serial killer becomes all too real, and then move on to Simone (S1m0ne), the 2002 movie that delves into the creation of a digital actress who fools the world.

Both films explore the boundary between virtual creations and reality, and the ethical questions that arise when digital beings take on lives of their own.

Join us as we dive into these thought-provoking films and the concept of virtual beings in our digital age.

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This week, we're diving into the thrilling world of virtual reality as a means to escape your identity. We'll be exploring Total Recall, the 1990 sci-fi classic where memories can be bought and identities rewritten, and Open Your Eyes, the 1997 Spanish film that takes a surreal approach to reality and self-perception.

Both films tackle the fascinating idea of escaping who you are—or who you think you are—through virtual worlds.

Join us as we unravel these complex narratives and discuss what it really means to lose yourself in a different reality."

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This week, we're pulling back the curtain on the shady business dealings lurking within the world of virtual reality. We'll be diving into Brainstorm, a 1983 sci-fi thriller that explores the dark side of VR technology, and Empathy, Inc., a 2018 indie gem that reveals the sinister intentions behind a groundbreaking VR startup.

Both films shine a light on the ethical dilemmas and corporate greed that can arise when powerful new technologies are misused.

Join us as we uncover the twisted motives and dangerous secrets hidden within these virtual realities

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This week, we're diving deep into the theme of 'worlds within worlds' in virtual reality. We'll be discussing World On A Wire, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and The Thirteenth Floor.

Both of these films are based on the novel Simulacron-3 by Daniel F. Galouye, and they explore the concept of simulated realities in fascinating ways.

Join us as we unravel the layers of these mind-bending films and their impact on the sci-fi genre.

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Journey Through Sci-Fi is back and we are here to once again guide you through the fantastic world of science fiction cinema.

In the introduction to series 4 we examine the history of VR technology and discuss what themes and concepts we think we will encounter as we begin our journey through Virtual Reality in sci-fi cinema.

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Matt and James are sneaking on to your podcast feeds with a couple of special announcements.

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In a special bonus episode of the podcast we discuss Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's new film Synchronic (2021) starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. We do a deep dive on the chilling sci-fi and decide where it fits in Benson & Moorhead's filmography.

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In this final episode of our time travel series, we're looking back at everything we've explored throughout our journey into sci-fi cinema. We'll talk about what we've learned along the way and highlight some of the most unforgettable moments.

Plus, we're hosting the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show! We'll be handing out awards for categories like Most Awkward Time Travel Moment, Best & Worst Paradox, and, of course, the Best Time Travel Film.

Join us for this fun wrap-up as we celebrate the highs, lows, and mind-bending twists of time travel in film.

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