Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History

By James PayneTV & Film Film History

Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History episodes

March 04, 2021 Virtual Reality Series Introduction: Exploring Virtual Worlds
In this series of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore how science-fiction cinema has imagined the future of virtual reality.

From early films like TRON to cultural landmarks like The Matrix and modern blockbusters like Ready Player One, we examine how filmmakers have explored simulated worlds, digital identities and the blurred boundary between reality and illusion.

Each episode pairs two films around a theme, exploring how virtual reality stories have evolved across the history of science-fiction cinema.

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44 min
February 25, 2021 Special Announcement - What We Have Coming Up!
Matt and James are sneaking on to your podcast feeds with a couple of special announcements.

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3 min
January 30, 2021 Synchronic (2019) - A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Horror
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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1 hr 4 min
December 31, 2020 Time Travel Series Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
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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1 hr 21 min
December 24, 2020 Star Trek's Temporal Adventures - Time Travel in the Final Frontier
In this episode, we're diving back into the Star Trek universe to talk all things time travel. We take a close look at some classic episodes from the original series and Deep Space Nine, exploring how Star Trek has used its long history to play with time in creative and mind-bending ways.

From the chaos of tribbles to the complexities of time distortions and those pesky chronometric particles, we chat about how Star Trek makes time travel an integral part of its storytelling.

Join us as we revisit these iconic moments and discuss why time travel continues to be such a powerful tool in the Star Trek saga.

Episodes Discussed

TOS S01E28 - The City on the Edge of Forever DS9 S03E11 & 12 - Past Tense parts 1 and 2 TOS S02E15 - The Trouble With Tribbles DS9 S05E06 - Trials and Tribble-ations

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1 hr 20 min
December 19, 2020 Inside Sci-Fi London - Film Festival Highlights
Join us as we dive into our experience at the 20th Sci-Fi London Film Festival, exploring the best films we encountered and sharing our thoughts on this year's specially curated lineup. Even if you couldn't attend, there's no need to worry—our episode features spoiler-free reviews of all the films we discuss!

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1 hr 8 min
December 17, 2020 Doctor Who's Timey-Wimey Universe
'Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey'

In this special episode, we're joined by Rhianna Dhillon to dive into the time-bending adventures of the Doctor. We'll explore how Doctor Who has become a cultural cornerstone of time travel storytelling, influencing countless other shows and films.

With Rhianna's insights, we'll discuss the unique elements that make Doctor Who stand out, the show's lasting impact on the genre, and why it continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Join us as we travel through time and space with one of the most beloved franchises in sci-fi history.

Episodes Discussed

S1E8 - Father's Day

S3E10 - Blink

S7E5 - Angels Take Manhattan

S2E4 - The Girl In The Fireplace

S5E14 - A Christmas Carol

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1 hr 32 min
December 14, 2020 Director Spotlight: Liam O'Donnell on the Skylines Trilogy
In a special bonus episode of the podcast wetalk to writer and director Liam O'Donnell about his latest film Skylines (2020) the third instalment in the sci-fi/action franchise following both Skyline (2010) and Beyond Skyline (2017).

We chat to Liam about his future projects, favourite sci-fi films and what it takes to make it in the film industry.

SKYLIN3S is out at select cinemas and VOD from 18/12/20.

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36 min
December 10, 2020 Avengers: Endgame (2019) & X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014): Superhero Time-Heists
"So, Back to the Future's a bunch of bullsh*t?"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two superhero films that use time travel to reshape entire cinematic universes.

First we discuss Avengers: Endgame (2019), the Marvel blockbuster where the surviving Avengers travel back through time to retrieve the Infinity Stones and undo Thanos' devastating snap.

Then we look at X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), the ambitious X-Men film that sends Wolverine back to 1973 in an attempt to prevent a dystopian future for mutants.

Together these films show how time travel has become one of the most powerful storytelling tools in modern blockbuster science fiction.

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1 hr 54 min
December 03, 2020 Back to the Future Part III (1990) & The Time Traveler's Wife (2009): Love & Adventure Across Time
"Everything seems simple until you think about it"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two films that show how time travel can shape relationships and romance.

First we discuss Back to the Future Part III (1990), the Western-inspired finale to the iconic trilogy, where Marty McFly travels back to 1885 to save Doc Brown.

Then we look at The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), the romantic sci-fi drama about a man whose uncontrollable time travel complicates his relationship with the woman he loves.

Together these films explore a different side of the time-travel genre — one where the biggest challenge isn't saving the timeline, but maintaining relationships across time itself.

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1 hr 16 min