The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan This week, Rem, Jonathan and Ian review "The Fifth Element" from 1999. This is probably the most polarizing film we've reviewed. We went from Ian absolutely hating it to Jonathan loving it, and Rem was sorta in the middle. The Positive: "The Fifth Element" is a fun and fast-paced popcorn film that's a treat for the eyes and the diversity in cast and characters will keep you entertained. The Negative: It's certainly not "The Matrix" in its depth. Actually, just about any rain puddle will be deeper. Overall: Fun for the eyes, watch it while you're reading "Game Of Thrones" Watch the full Green Screen cut of the Diva Performance Here's an interview with Maiwenn Le Besco who played the Diva. Please share your comments and thoughts on The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook page or send us Email    

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan This week, Rem, Jonathan and Ian review "The Matrix" from 1999. This might be considered a 'gush fest', but even an excellent film such as this has its flaws and we'll certainly peel back the curtain and look at both the good and the bad. The Positive: "The Matrix" is a smart and stylish Sci-Fi Movie with a strong story line, cutting edge (for the time) special effects, a strong cast, and themes around spirituality and human existence that hit on my different levels. Whether you're looking for a fun action movie or prefer to dig into the meaty story and explore the 'Christ' comparisons with Neo being 'The One', this is a film that still stands up today, and will be considered a Sci-Fi classic for years to come. The Negative: The worst thing about "The Matrix" is actually the two films that followed, "The Matrix: Reloaded" and "The Matrix: Revolutions".  These two films tried to follow the brilliance of the first, but ultimate collapsed upon themselves. Overall: Watch "The Matrix" and stop there! Please share your comments and thoughts on The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook page or send us Email Here's Karl Pilkington's take on Superpowers:  

Hosted by Rem, Ian, Jonathan and Trevor This week, we welcome Trevor back to help us review "The Last Starfighter" from 1984. Ian has seen it over 140 times, Trevor and Jonathan have loved this movie since their teen years, and Rem...we'll he'd never seen it! The Positive: "The Last Starfighter" is a good, wholesome film that anyone can watch and enjoy. There's plenty of action and comedy, some inspirational moments that kids and adults can enjoy. A major theme that runs through is "Grab on to your dreams", showing that any person can achieve great things. This is one of the first movies to use computer animation, and though it doesn't hold up to today's standards, it was very groundbreaking for 1984. The Negative: A fairly thin story line and the effects look very primitive. It's too bad the actual video game didn't come out in time to accentuate the movie. Overall: A good film for Sci-Fi fans and they can feel good about sharing it with the kids. Please share your comments and thoughts on The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook page or send us Email Big thanks to Steven for leaving us a review on iTunes.  If you're looking for video or graphic design work, contact Steven at Kicker.ca To reach Trevor for graphic design work, please send a message to Rem on the Facebook and we'll get you connected. There is a computer game version of "The Last Starfighter", and you can download it from Rogue Synapse, but be aware: we make no claims as to the quality of the game. Download and install at your own risk.  

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan Discussion points: A hard movie to watch A necessary movie to watch Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact? Ultra-Violent culture Book vs. Movie Contrasts in costumes and music A film inspired by true events Nadsat language The Rolling Stones? Bumps and bruises Malcolm rated X Facebook comments The missing chapter The Ludovigo Technique Singin' in the rain Music trivia Life imitating art Reviews from iTunes! A Clockwork Orange Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Email us your thoughts and feedback!

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan Discussion points: More than just an Arnie flick It's a Sci-Fi movie! Very strong casting The Predator Code What didn't work? Production notes Changes in Predator design Actors in Politics Predator public service? Movie trivia More Predator history? Predator comics More movie trivia Library of Congress 'Get to the Choppa' More of the Predator Homeworld? Box office numbers 'Get to the Choppa!' http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/apr09/helicopter.html http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=GET%20TO%20DA%20CHOPPA Predator Comics http://www.darkhorse.com/Search/predator Predator Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Email us your thoughts and feedback!!

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan Discussion points: Cultural impact The Red Scare Klaatu's message Science rules! Politics fails! Atomic weapons vs. Climate change Jesus Klaatu Casting choices Production notes Original story that inspired TDTESS Library of Congress? Facebook comments School of Keannu Reeves Army of Darkness This is the outline for a film written by Ray Bradbury in 1981. This draft, although commissioned by the studio, was never filmed. The outline script is 50 pages in length: http://www.scifiscripts.com/scripts/sequel_1.htm This is a radio play done by Hollywood Radio Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xosRmoeS7w Films Selected to the Library of Congress National Film Registry http://www.loc.gov/film/nfrchron.html Read the original story ‘Farewell to the Master’, written by Harry Bates: http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/bates-farewell-to-the-master.html The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) Movie Trailer The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008) Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Email us your thoughts and feedback!

Hosted by Rem, Ian, Jonathan and Trevor Discussion points: Trevor joins us from Alberta! A 70's state of mind Solid story line The 'Me' decade Under the dome (No, not the TV show) Respect your Elders! Outside the dome Dance like a Monkey! Special Effects Fail Fish, Plankton, Sea greens and Protein from the Sea Logan's Run on TV? Reboot? That'll do, Box...that'll do... Jenny makes an impression Cats! Great cast The wisdom of age Logan's Run Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page  

Hosted by Rem, Ian, Jonathan and Trevor Discussion points: Good visuals and sound  Sci-Fi or Psy-Fi? Start the Trope machine! Four stories Movie mindset Atonement with Bacon More Supernatural, please Sorry, God The neon Batman years Twisted nursery rhymes Flatliners Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page  

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan Discussion points: You can leave your helmet on... Judge Dredd vs. Dredd Costume comparison Embrace the helmet! Dredd release date Vehicles and Guns Which movie best reflected the Comic? Armand Assante vs. Lena Headey Dredd Comics Let's gush over Karl Urban Rob Schneider vs. Joe Pesci? Conclusion: Dredd wins! 2000 AD Online Judge Dredd on WikiPedia Judge Dredd Movie Trailer Dredd Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Email us your thoughts and feedback!

Hosted by Rem, Ian and Jonathan Discussion points: Same movie at the same time? Deep Impact: Smaller budget, smaller profit Armageddon: Bigger budget, bigger profit Explosions!! Deep emotional impact Armageddon - No plan B No love for Lerner J.J. Abrams 3 movie stages 4 out of 5 Astronomers surveyed... The Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet Michael Bay as a verb Chekov's gun Gatling guns in space Casting choices Intimate moments vs. Ensemble casts Facebook feedback Movie reviews Fewer explosions, please? 11 Pairs of Damn Near Identical Movies That Were Released at the Same Time Armageddon movie trailer Deep Impact Movie Trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Sci-Fi Movie Podcast on SoundCloud  

Hosted by Rem and Ian Discussion points: The re-imaging of the 1978 series These aren't your Daddy's Cylons! Cylons and Terminators What it is to be Human Baltar's betrayal Dark Territory The Mini-Series as a gateway drug to the full series Facebook feedback The gender swap of Starbuck and Boomer Adama and Rosalind They'd better start having babies Viper dynamics, camera style, the scale of space Cameo appearance of a Firefly Class ship (Image below) The legend of Ragnar BSG planets, religions and spirituality The Cylon One True God Art imitates history (BSG connection to the JFK Assassination - images below) All this has happened before and will happen again Colonial One is a B.C. Ferry Ian meets Aaron Douglas (Chief Tyrol) Here's a cameo shot of a Firefly class ship at the 14:06 mark On the left, a famous image of the swearing in of Lyndon Johnson on Air Force One on November 22, 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On the right, the swearing in of President Laura Roslind on Colonial One after the Cylon attack.   Battlestar Galactica Mini-Series trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Sci-Fi Movie Podcast on SoundCloud  

Hosted by Rem and Ian Discussion points: Too big a story for just one movie Disconnect between film and book 80's soundtrack music The H.R. Giger effect 'Dune' Politics Is it time to reboot 'Dune'? Maybe Peter Jackson should redo 'Dune'? Sci-Fi Channel's 'Children Of Dune' Very little Box office love Great casting (Max Von Sydow, Patrick Stewart, Francesca Annis, Sting, Kyle MacLachlan) Mentat Mantra by Dean Schaub Dune trailer Sci-Fi Movie Podcast.com Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook Page Sci-Fi Movie Podcast on SoundCloud