Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History

By James PayneTV & Film Film History

Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History episodes

November 26, 2020 Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) & Safety Not Guaranteed (2012): Time-Travel Laughs & Second Chances
"Looks like some kinda, Hot Tub Time Machine."

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) & Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two very different modern takes on the time-travel genre.

First we discuss Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), the sci-fi comedy where a group of friends accidentally travel back to the 1980s and get the chance to relive a pivotal moment from their youth.

Then we look at Safety Not Guaranteed (2012), the indie sci-fi film about a mysterious classified advertisement seeking a partner for a time-travel mission.

Together these films show how time travel can be used for everything from outrageous comedy to intimate character-driven storytelling.

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1 hr 18 min
November 19, 2020 Happy Death Day 2U (2019) & The Endless (2017): Time-Loop Horror
"Ever feel like you're reliving the same day over and over?"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two very different takes on the time-loop concept.

First we discuss Happy Death Day 2U (2019), the sci-fi horror-comedy sequel that expands its Groundhog-Day-style premise into a story involving parallel universes and experimental physics.

Then we look at The Endless (2017), the eerie indie sci-fi horror film where two brothers encounter a mysterious cult and discover that something strange may be trapping people inside repeating moments in time.

Together these films show how the time-loop idea can stretch from comedy to cosmic horror.

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1 hr 23 min
November 12, 2020 Looper (2012) & Timecrimes (2007): Future Self Showdowns
"You're going to kill this guy, your own self?"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two time-travel films built around the idea of causal loops.

First we discuss Looper (2012), Rian Johnson's sci-fi thriller about assassins who kill targets sent back from the future — including, eventually, their own older selves.

Then we look at Timecrimes (2007), the Spanish sci-fi film about an ordinary man who accidentally becomes trapped in a tightly constructed time loop involving multiple versions of himself.

Together these films show how time-travel stories can become intricate puzzles where the past, present and future are all part of the same loop.

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1 hr 20 min
November 05, 2020 The Butterfly Effect (2004) & The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006): Changing the Past, Paying the Price
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two films about the unexpected consequences of changing the past.

First we discuss The Butterfly Effect (2004), the dark sci-fi thriller where a man repeatedly travels back in time to fix moments from his childhood — only to create increasingly chaotic alternate timelines.

Then we look at The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), the acclaimed Japanese animated film about a teenager who discovers she can leap through time and gradually learns that every change she makes affects the future.

Together these films explore the central idea behind the time-travel genre: even the smallest change can reshape the entire timeline.

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1 hr 17 min
October 29, 2020 Frequency (2000) & See You Yesterday (2019): Messages Through Time
"You gotta be more careful, cause I can't lose you again"

In this episode, we explore the emotional and moral complexities of using time travel to save lives with Frequency (2000) and See You Yesterday (2019).

Both films delve into the heart-wrenching decisions and unforeseen consequences that come with altering time to prevent tragedies. From a father and son reconnecting across decades in Frequency to young friends trying to rewrite history in See You Yesterday, we'll discuss how these characters use time travel to change the fate of their loved ones.

Join us as we dive into these powerful stories of time travel and the desperate attempts to save lives.

| Frequency at 01:32 | See You Yesterday at 37:34 |

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1 hr 15 min
October 22, 2020 Back to the Future Part II (1989) & Primer (2004): Paradoxes & Tangled Timelines
"How would you like to be rich?"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two very different takes on complex time travel.

First we discuss Back to the Future Part II (1989), the ambitious sequel that expands the trilogy's time-travel rules with alternate timelines and intersecting events.

Then we look at Primer (2004), Shane Carruth's famously intricate indie sci-fi film about engineers who accidentally invent time travel — and quickly lose control of the timeline.

Together these films show how time travel stories can evolve from blockbuster adventure into some of the most complex puzzles in science-fiction cinema.

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time.

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1 hr 28 min
October 15, 2020 Tenet (2020) - Nolan's Time-Twisting Epic
In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet (2020) and unpack the film's use of time travel and where it sits in Nolan's filmography.

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58 min
October 08, 2020 Timecop (1994) & Predestination (2014): Time Travel Law & Paradoxes
"If I could guarantee that you'd get away with it, would you kill him?"

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two films that dive into the complicated world of time travel paradoxes.

First we discuss Timecop (1994), the sci-fi action film about a law-enforcement agency tasked with preventing criminals from altering the past.

Then we look at Predestination (2014), the mind-bending time-travel thriller about an agent trying to stop a terrorist — only to become caught in a complex causal loop involving his own identity.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most fascinating ideas: what happens when the past, present and future begin to collapse into each other.

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time.

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1 hr 25 min
October 01, 2020 Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority Report (2002): Fate & Alternate Futures
"Every living creature on Earth dies alone."

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two films that imagine what might happen if humans could see the future.

First we discuss Donnie Darko (2001), Richard Kelly's cult sci-fi film about alternate timelines, mysterious visions and the possibility of a collapsing universe.

Then we look at Minority Report (2002), Steven Spielberg's futuristic thriller about a police unit that arrests people for crimes they have not yet committed.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most intriguing questions: if the future can be predicted, can it still be changed?

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time.

Follow the show for deep dives into sci-fi classics, cult favourites and the ideas that shaped the genre.

ppen no matter what? Join us as we explore the intersection of foresight and time travel in these thought-provoking films.
1 hr 24 min
September 24, 2020 12 Monkeys (1995) & Source Code (2011): Changing the Past to Save the Future
"There's no right, there's no wrong, there's only popular opinion."

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two time-travel films where memory plays a central role.

First we discuss 12 Monkeys (1995), Terry Gilliam's mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a prisoner sent back in time to investigate the outbreak of a deadly virus.

Then we look at Source Code (2011), Duncan Jones' high-concept sci-fi film about a soldier repeatedly reliving the final minutes before a train bombing in order to identify the culprit.

Together these films explore how memory, perception and repeating timelines can shape the way time travel stories unfold.

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time.

Follow the show for deep dives into sci-fi classics, cult favourites and the ideas that shaped the genre.
1 hr 33 min