Intergalactic: Reviewing Essential Sci-fi

Predator (1987) | Essential Sci-Fi Movies


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Join us on ESSENTIAL SCI-FI MOVIES as we dissect the 1987 action sci-fi blockbuster PREDATOR. Mike and guest Joel Sharpton from Articulate Coven dissect the film's memorable qualities, from its compelling character interactions to Arnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the cunning leader, Dutch.

By examining how the movie cleverly subverts expectations, we uncover themes of survival, intelligence, and primal instincts intertwined in the characters' choices. Our discussion extends to why Predator remains a timeless favorite in the sci-fi action genre, blending wit and physicality to enthrall audiences.


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0:00:00 Introduction

0:02:31 Talking About Predator

0:27:33 Action Movie Subversion

0:30:10 Designing the Predator

0:35:39 Revealing the Predator's Capabilities

0:38:24 Predator Franchise Exploration

0:42:42 Studio Influence on Predator

0:46:35 Dutch's Heroic Character

0:50:29 Embracing Essential Sci-Fi Movies


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        Intergalactic: Reviewing Essential Sci-fiBy Mike Moody-Garcia, Clyde Haynes