Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History

This week, we're joined by author and academic Dr. Tiffani Angus to dive into the harrowing dystopian world of Gilead, as depicted in the 2017 television adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss.

We'll explore the terrifying control and oppression that define Margaret Atwood's creation, discussing the series' chilling portrayal of a theocratic society where women's rights are stripped away.

Join us as we analyse the themes of power, resistance, and survival in one of the most compelling and unsettling dystopian stories of our time.

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This week, we're joined by film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon to delve into Alfonso Cuarón's dystopian action thriller Children of Men (2006). In a world where humanity faces extinction and hope seems all but lost, we'll explore whether there's still a glimmer of optimism in this bleak dystopian vision. Can this powerful and haunting film offer us a ray of hope, or does it paint a future too grim to bear?

Join us as we discuss the themes, the tension, and the striking relevance of Children of Men in today's world. Fingers crossed, we might just find some hope along the way.

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This week, we're joined by Dr. Allen Stroud, chair of The British Science Fiction Association and sci-fi author, to explore the unsettling world of genetic dystopias.

We'll be diving into Gattaca (1997), a film that explores a future where your genetic makeup determines your entire life, and Never Let Me Go (2010), a haunting tale of cloned children raised for organ harvesting.

Together, we'll analyse the ethical dilemmas, societal implications, and chilling realities of these dystopian worlds where genetics dictate fate.

Join us for a deep dive into the dark side of genetic engineering and its potential consequences.

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This week, we're heading back to the 70s to explore how dystopian societies handle the concept of aging, through two camp cult classics: Zardoz (1974) and Logan's Run (1976). In Zardoz, Sean Connery stars in a bizarre and surreal world where the elite control immortality, while in Logan's Run, society mandates a lethal age limit to keep the population under control.

How can you grow old gracefully in a dystopia that doesn't want you to?

Join us as we discuss the strange, the stylish, and the shocking ways these films tackle the themes of aging and survival in a dystopian future.

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In a special bonus episode we are joined by Founder and festival director for the SCI-FI-LONDON film festival Louis Savy.

Together we discuss what makes a great science fiction film, the joy of B-Movies and what to expect from the 2022 Sci-Fi London Festival.

For tickets and more info on Sci-Fi London head to: https://sci-fi-london.com/

For the 48 hour film challenge head to: https://48hour.sci-fi-london.com/

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This week, we're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to dive into the theme of dystopian instruments of war.

We'll be discussing Paul Verhoeven's 90's satire Starship Troopers (1997), which offers a biting critique of militarism and propaganda through its depiction of a futuristic war against alien bugs. Then, we'll explore Alita: Battle Angel (2019), Robert Rodriguez's adaptation of the beloved manga, where cyborg warriors and high-tech battles define the dystopian landscape.

Together, we'll unpack how these films use war machines to explore deeper themes about society, conflict, and the human condition.

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This week, we're diving into the absurdity and challenges of finding the right work/life balance in a dystopian world. We'll be exploring Terry Gilliam's Brazil (1985), a film that delves into the nightmarish bureaucracy of a dystopian society, and Alex Cox's Repo Man (1984), which mixes punk rock attitude with a surreal take on modern life.

How do you maintain your sanity when your work becomes your life? Join us as we dissect these cult classics and try to uncover the secrets to surviving the dystopian grind.

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This week, we're joined by top genre journalists and hosts of the sci-fi podcast Robby The Robot's Waiting—Richard Edwards, Dave Bradley, and Tanavi Patel. Together, we dive into the dystopian visions of American cities depicted in John Carpenter's Escape From New York (1981) and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017).

From the lawless, prison-like Manhattan of Escape From New York to the neon-soaked, rain-drenched streets of a future Los Angeles in Blade Runner 2049, we'll explore how these films imagine the future of urban America and the grim possibilities that come with it.

Join us as we dissect these iconic dystopian landscapes and their impact on sci-fi cinema.

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This week, it's a bad night to be in a dystopia as we dive into The Warriors (1979) and The Purge (2013).

The Warriors takes us through a night of survival as a gang must make their way across a hostile New York City, while The Purge explores a society where all crime is legal for one terrifying night each year.

Join us as we discuss how these films capture the intensity and fear of navigating a dystopian world after dark."

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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 up 200 years in the future to a bizarre, totalitarian world, and Idiocracy (2006), Mike Judge's satirical take on a future where society has devolved into absurdity.

Both films use humor to critique and explore dystopian themes, providing a unique and lighter perspective on what the future could hold.

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