Sound In Space

This week on Sound in Space it’s an attack of the clones as Barry, Shiv and Andy look at a trio of DNA doubling disasters. But which got the science right and which ones were just making it up as they go along?

Under the microscope today are 

Jurassic park - Famously this movie stated that scientists spent so long trying to discover if they could they never asked if they should but of course they should of, you’re making T-Rexes like. But could they have done it in the first place and if so how close are we?

The Prestige - Chris Nolan gave us a battle of magicians in this epic story of obsessions and rivalry but also threw some cloning into the mix for good measure but did Bowie’s Tesla know what he was talking about or was he just pulling rabbits out of his hat.

And finally - The Island. Micheal Bay promised Ewan Mcgregor a holiday to the sun but really it was just a different more Scottish Ewan McGregor wanting his organs. However is this tale of growing clones for spare parts the future? 

Plus the answer to last week’s Fast and Furious Challenge Barry. If you want to get in touch or challenge Barry yourself give us a shout at [email protected] 

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Welcome to Sound in Space, the podcast that looks at the science behind the scenes. In our first episode we’re celebrating the movies that laughed in the face of vehicle physics and risked their no claims bonuses with some lovely motor based mayhem.

First up under the microscope is Chris Nolan’s 2020 time reversing take on a Bond film "Tenet"; a movie whose bullet rewinding subtile needing action confused as many cinema goers as it wowed but... could it actually happen? 

Then we’re popping into a post apoplectic dance orgy thing with 2003’s "The Matrix Reloaded" and looking at the movie’s most famous moment, the amazing “You always said it was suicide” highway chase.

And finally another Keanu classic but this time he trades in his long coat and sunglasses for a bus pass in 1994’s "Speed". The question is though... Could you really hop a bus? 

Plus some "Fast and Furious" torpedo antics in the first ever “Challenge Barry”.

So join superhero scientist Barry Fitzgerald, writer Shivvy Hicker and person Andy Gaffney for the podcast that answers all the movie questions you maybe once thought but actually never looked up the answers to.

If you want to give us a shout or in fact "Challenge Barry" give us a shout [email protected]

Traumatised by Tenet? Furious at the fast family? Well , Sound In Space is a brand new podcast looking at the science behind the scenes. Episode 1 drops next Wednesday 12/5/21 on all podcast providers. In the meantime, enjoy the trailer!