Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History

By James PayneTV & Film Film History

Journey Through Sci-Fi: Science Fiction Film History episodes

November 28, 2019 Uncanny (2015) & Zoe (2018): Love and Androids
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two modern films about relationships between humans and artificial beings.

First we examine Uncanny (2015), a psychological sci-fi drama exploring whether a highly advanced android can truly pass as human.

Then we explore Zoe (2018), a near-future story about synthetic partners designed to create perfect romantic relationships.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most fascinating questions:

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes capable of love?

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time, examining the films and ideas that shaped the genre.

Follow the show for deep dives into sci-fi classics, cult films and modern favourites.

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1 hr 16 min
November 21, 2019 The Machine (2013) & Kill Command (2016): Rogue AI Experiments
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt conclude their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two modern sci-fi films about the future of military AI.

First we look at The Machine (2013), a cyberpunk-inspired thriller about the creation of a powerful humanoid artificial intelligence designed for warfare.

Then we explore Kill Command (2016), a sci-fi action film imagining a near future where autonomous robot soldiers begin turning against their human operators.

Together these films examine one of the most unsettling possibilities in artificial intelligence:

What happens when machines built for war become intelligent enough to make their own decisions?

Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time, examining the films and ideas that shaped the genre.

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1 hr 12 min
November 14, 2019 RoboCop (1987) & Upgrade (2018): Cyborg Justice & Body Upgrades
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two films that tackle the idea of humans merging with machines.

First we examine RoboCop (1987), Paul Verhoeven's cyberpunk classic about a police officer rebuilt as a corporate-controlled cyborg.

Then we explore Upgrade (2018), a modern sci-fi thriller about an experimental AI implant that begins controlling its human host.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most enduring questions:

What happens when the line between human and machine disappears?

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

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1 hr 19 min
November 14, 2019 I, Robot (2004) & Automata (2014): Robot Ethics & AI Law
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series with two films that explore the moral rules governing intelligent machines.

First we look at I, Robot (2004), the sci-fi thriller inspired by Isaac Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics, where a detective investigates whether a robot has committed murder.

Then we explore Automata (2014), a darker and more philosophical story about robots that may be evolving beyond their original programming.

Together these films explore one of science fiction's most enduring questions:

Can artificial intelligence truly understand human morality?

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

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1 hr 20 min
November 07, 2019 Terminator Dark Fate (2019): He Said He'd Be Back… And He Is
In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) the continuation to James Cameron's Terminator saga from Deadpool director Tim Miller.
1 hr 4 min
October 31, 2019 Bicentennial Man (1999) & A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): The Pinocchio Problem
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two films that tackle one of sci-fi's most emotional ideas: artificial beings who want to become human.

First we explore Bicentennial Man (1999), the story of a household robot who spends centuries transforming himself in the hope of becoming human.

Then we dive into A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Steven Spielberg's haunting sci-fi drama about a robotic child searching for love and acceptance.

Together these films explore what's often called the Pinocchio problem — the desire of artificial beings to become truly human.

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

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1 hr 41 min
October 24, 2019 Silent Running (1972) & WALL-E (2008): Ecology & AI
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two science-fiction films that combine AI storytelling with environmental themes: Silent Running (1972) and WALL-E (2008).

From the small service robots tending the last forests of Earth in Silent Running to Pixar's lonely waste-collecting robot in WALL-E, these films show how artificial intelligence can become the emotional heart of environmental science fiction.

Together they explore a powerful idea within sci-fi: what happens when machines begin caring for the planet more than humanity does.

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1 hr 32 min
October 17, 2019 Alphaville (1965) & Tron (1982): From Noir to Neon
Alphaville (1965) & Tron (1982) – Artificial Intelligence from Noir to Neon

In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two very different visions of AI in science fiction.

First we look at Alphaville (1965), Jean-Luc Godard's strange and stylish sci-fi noir about a city controlled by a powerful computer called Alpha 60.

Then we dive into Tron (1982), Disney's groundbreaking sci-fi adventure that imagined a digital world inside a computer system where programs fight for freedom from the Master Control Program.

Together these films reveal how science fiction began exploring artificial intelligence not just as machines in the real world, but as entire digital environments.

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1 hr 29 min
October 10, 2019 Ad Astra (2019): What Lies Beyond the Stars
In this episode, we dive deep into Ad Astra, the visually stunning and thought-provoking space epic that explores the farthest reaches of the galaxy and the depths of the human soul. We discuss the film's central questions, like "What lies beyond the stars?" and "How far will we go to find ourselves?" as we unpack the journey of Roy McBride, played by Brad Pitt, on his mission to uncover the truth about his father and the limits of human exploration.

Join us as we explore the existential themes, breathtaking visuals, and emotional resonance that make Ad Astra a standout in modern sci-fi.

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1 hr 12 min
October 03, 2019 Ghost in the Shell (1995) & The Matrix (1999): Cyberpunk Threats
In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt continue their Artificial Intelligence series with two of the most influential cyberpunk films ever made.

First we explore Ghost in the Shell (1995), the groundbreaking anime that explores identity, consciousness and artificial intelligence in a fully networked future.

Then we dive into The Matrix (1999), the sci-fi classic that imagined a world where humanity unknowingly lives inside a computer simulation controlled by intelligent machines.

Together these films show how cyberpunk transformed science-fiction storytelling in the late 1990s, shifting the focus from robots and supercomputers to digital reality and artificial consciousness.

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1 hr 56 min