The Sci-Fi Film School

On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School Podcast, we talk about the 1986 movie Highlander.

Starring Christopher Lambert, as Connor MacLeod / Russell Nash , Sean Connery, as Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez, Clancy Brown, as The Kurgan/Victor Kruger, and Roxanne Hart as Brenda Wyatt.

Born in the Highlands of Scotland in 1518, Connor Macleod is immortal. When he is wounded in battle but does not die, he is banished from his village. He meets another like himself, Ramirez, who teaches him swordsmanship--the only way to kill another immortal is to take his head--and the ways of the immortals. Modern-day New York is the location of "The Gathering," where Connor and the few remaining immortals must battle to the last for "The Prize."

Highlander is also known for use of several songs by the band Queen, including the main theme Princes of the Universe and Who Wants To Live Forever, both of which were used in this film's sequels and the TV spin-off.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School Podcast, we talk about the 2009 movie Princess of Mars, based on a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

 

After a devastating enemy ambush leaves soldier John Carter (Antonio Sabato Jr.) fighting for his life, he awakens to discover that the experimental treatment designed to save him has inexplicably transported him to Mars. On the red planet, Carter finds himself endowed with extraordinary powers -- and in the middle of a feud between warring alien races. Traci Lords also stars in this sci-fi adventure.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, we talk about the 1989 movie UHF.

Starring "Weird Al" Yankovic, David Bowe, Fran Drescher, Victoria Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, Gedde Watanabe, Billy Barty, Anthony Geary, Emo Philips and Trinidad Silva.

In this movie George Newman (Yankovic) is a normal man. Problem is, he's also a daydreamer, who can't keep hold of a steady job. His uncle decides George will be the perfect man to manage Channel 62, a station which is losing money and viewers fast. George's imagination is put to good use and he starts thinking up bizarre shows such as "Wheels of Fish" and "Raul's Wild Kingdom". The ratings start to soar again, but not everyone is happy.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, we're joined by our special guest Inertia for a discussion of the 1980 movie Battle Beyond The Stars.

With the peaceful planet of Akir in peril, seven mercenaries join forces to protect it from the plottings of an intergalactic megalomaniac in this Roger Corman-produced sci-fi fantasy inspired by The Seven Samurai.

Starring Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, George Peppard, John Saxon and Darlanne Fluegel.

Battle Beyond The Stars was produced by Roger Corman, with music by James Horner and special effects by James Cameron.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, we discuss the 1962 movie Journey To The Seventh Planet.

A U.N. space expedition to the planet Uranus discovers a bizarre world right out of their own heads, featuring places and people the crew members recall from childhood. It's all part of a fantasy created by the planet's master, a giant, pulsating brain that can also turn their worst thoughts into reality.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, we discuss the 2004 movie Retrograde.

In the not too distant future, a team of genetically unique men and women, lead by John Foster, make a trip back in time in order to prevent the discovery of meteors containing a deadly, off-world bacteria, which has brought humanity to the brink of extinction. Unbeknowst to John, a mutinous officer named Dalton has plans of his own for a new life in the past. Set aboard a ship trapped in the Antarctic, fate and chance forever alter the lives of a group of scientists and polar researchers who encounter John and Dalton. The opposing time travelers soon discover that their return to the present day, sets into motion the terrible things to come.

Retrograde stars Dolph Lundgren, Silvia De Santis, Renee Diaz, Joe Montana, Gary Daniels, Joe Sagal, Andrew Schrader, Ken Samuels, David Jean Thomas, and Jamie Treacher.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, Matt and Dave discuss the 2002 episode Serenity of the short lived television series Firefly.

Serenity is the two-hour pilot for the television series Firefly created by Joss Whedon. However, Fox executives were not satisfied with it as a way to debut the series so instead, "The Train Job" was created as a second pilot and was the first episode of the series aired.

"Serenity" was not aired until the end of the series' run. This episode shares its name with the feature film Serenity, which continues the series after the final episode.

Malcolm Reynolds and Zoe Washburne are survivors of their rebel unit in the Battle of Serenity Valley during the Unification War, in which their side lost. They are now eking out an existence on the edges of space in their Firefly-class spaceship Serenity, taking odd jobs even if they involve petty crime. They take on passengers to supplement their income, but one has a secret that makes their lives more difficult.

Firefly stars Nathan Fillion as Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, Gina Torres as Zoe Washburne, Alan Tudyk asHoban "Wash" Washburne, Morena Baccarin as Inara Serra, Adam Baldwin as Jayne Cobb, Jewel Staite as Kaywinnit Lee "Kaylee" Frye, Sean Maher as Dr. Simon Tam, Summer Glau as River Tam andRon Glass as Derrial Book.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, Matt and Dave discuss the 1975 movie Rollerball.

In a futuristic society where corporations have replaced countries, the violent game of Rollerball is used to control the populace by demonstrating the futility of individuality. However, one player, Jonathan E., rises to the top, and fights for his personal freedom and threatens the corporate control.

The screenplay was written by William Harrison, and was adapted from his own short story "Roller Ball Murder" that first appeared in a 1973 issue of Esquire magazine.Rollerball stars James Caan as Jonathan E, John Houseman as Bartholomew, Maud Adams as Ella and John Beck as Moonpie.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, Matt and Dave discuss the movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

It’s a 2004 action/adventure/mystery starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon, Bai Ling, Sir Laurence Olivier and Angelina Jolie.

From IMDB - In 1939, an intrepid reporter in New York City makes a connection between the story she's covering-- of famous scientists suddenly disappearing around the world, and a recent attack on the city by giant robots. Determined to find the solution to these happenings, she seeks the help of her ex-boyfriend, the captain of a mercenary legion of pilots. The two are investigating the case when the robots attack the city again, though in a stroke of luck, Sky Captain's right hand man is able to locate their source. They then set off on an adventure in search of the evil mastermind behind these schemes, who is bent on creating a utopia and destroying the current world.

Written and directed by Kerry Conran, this film was shot on a budget of $40 million but it only grossed $37 million. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was distributed by Paramount and rated PG. It had a run time of 106 minutes. 6.2 out of 10 rating on IMDB.

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On this episode of The Sci-Fi Film School, Matt and Dave discuss the movie A Clockwork Orange then stick around for the "test" to find out how much you learned.

It’s a 1971 film adaptation of the Anthony Burgess 1962 novel of the same name, which was written, directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick. The film features disturbing, violent images, facilitating its social commentary on psychiatry, youth gangs, and other social, political, and economic subjects in a dystopian, future Britain.

A Clockwork Orange features a soundtrack comprising mostly classical music selections and Moog synthesizer compositions by Walter Carlos. The now-iconic poster of A Clockwork Orange was created by designer Bill Gold.

The movie starred Malcolm McDowell, Godfrey Quigley, Anthony Sharp, Patrick Magee and Warren Clarke. Distributed and released by Warner Bros on January 13th, 1971, the film ran 137 minutes. Was made for 2.2 Million and grossed over $26 million.

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