Journey Through Sci-Fi
By James Payne
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Are you feeling lost in the vast expanse of science fiction film and TV? Let Journey Through Sci-Fi be your audible guide to safety.
Embark on a fortnightly odyssey into the heart of cinema and television with your dedicated hosts, James and Matt. We're here to explore the rich history of science fiction, one sub-genre at a time. From mind-bending AI, interstellar adventures, spine-chilling dystopias, and epic Space Operas, we've got it all covered!
In each episode, we dive into the intricacies of two sci-fi movies or TV shows. We delve deep into their themes, uncover behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and examine their lasting influence on cinema and television. Come join us as we venture through the fascinating world of science fiction!
To access bonus episodes and support the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/JourneyThroughSciFi
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Dr. Cyclops & Downsizing: Pint-Sized Perils and Shrinking Science | MAD SCIENCE Pt 7
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Future Frontiers: Sci-Fi to Binge This December, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Squid Game, and Secret Level
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Darkman & The Invisible Ray: Rising Super Villains & Tragic Antiheroes | MAD SCIENCE Pt 6
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Doctor X & Time After Time: Cannibals, Time-Traveling Killers and Synthetic Flesh!| MAD SCIENCE Pt 5
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Future Frontiers: Dune Prophecy Predictions, Is Megalopolis Better Than They Say, and Venom’s Surprising Third Act
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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The Island of Lost Souls (1932) & The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996): Mad Experiments & Even MADDER Production Stories | MAD SCIENCE Pt 4
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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The Invisible Man 1933 & 2020: Universal Monster Meets Modern Madness | MAD SCIENCE Pt 3
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Future Frontiers: October Sci-Fi Releases, Listener Questions, and Upcoming Films!
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 1912 & 1931: Cinema’s First Split Personality | MAD SCIENCE Pt 2
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Frankenstein on Film: Unraveling the Legacy of the 1910 & 1931 Adaptations | MAD SCIENCE Pt 1
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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5 Years of Sci-Fi: Introducing Our New Series & September Lineup
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Space Opera Series Wrap-Up: Celebrating the Best of the Genre | SPACE OPERA Pt 27
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May 09, 2024 |
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Star Trek (2009) & Discovery: Boldly Going into the Space Opera | SPACE OPERA Pt 26
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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The Disney Star Wars Trilogy: Reinventing the Skywalker Saga | SPACE OPERA Pt 25
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Dune Part One & Two: Journeying Back to Arrakis | SPACE OPERA Pt 24
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Guardians of the Galaxy & Thor Ragnarok: Marvel’s Space Opera Revolution | SPACE OPERA Pt 23 with Tiffani Angus
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Firefly & Serenity: The Space Opera That Defied Expectations | SPACE OPERA Pt 22 with Mike Muncer
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Spaceballs & Galaxy Quest: Parodying the Space Opera | SPACE OPERA Pt 21 with Becky Darke
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Jupiter Ascending & John Carter: Star-Crossed Lovers | SPACE OPERA Pt 20
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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The Chronicles of Riddick & Battlefield Earth: Epic Flops or Misunderstood? | SPACE OPERA Pt 19
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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The Fifth Element & Valerian: Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Visions | SPACE OPERA Pt 18 with Anna Bogutskaya
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Fantastic Planet & Avatar: The Evolution of Big Blue Space Operas | SPACE OPERA Pt 17
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Battlestar Galactica: From 1978 to 2003—A Space Opera Legacy | SPACE OPERA Pt 16 with Val Nolan
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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The Star Wars Prequels: George Lucas' Polarising Space Opera Saga | SPACE OPERA Pt 15
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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The Last Starfighter & Ender’s Game: From Arcade to Epic Space Battles | SPACE OPERA Pt 14
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Interview with BFI Curator Dick Fiddy: Destination Time Travel | BONUS EP
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Titan A.E. & Starchaser: Hollywood's Animated Space Operas | SPACE OPERA Pt 13
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Gundam & Macross: Your Crash Course in Mecha Space Opera | SPACE OPERA Pt 12
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: A Unique British Take on Space Opera | SPACE OPERA Pt 11 with Kev Lyons
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Jodorowsky's Dune & Lynch's Dune: Two Visions of Arrakis | SPACE OPERA Pt 10
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May 24, 2023 |
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Transformers & Masters of the Universe: 80s Adventures from the Toy Aisle | SPACE OPERA Pt 9 with Russ Bailey
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May 10, 2023 |
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Flash Gordon & Buck Rogers: When Space Opera Met the 80s | SPACE OPERA Pt 8
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Space Battleship Yamato & Galactic Heroes: Anime's Epic Space Operas | SPACE OPERA Pt 7
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Battle Beyond The Stars & Starcrash: Attack of The Star Wars Clones | SPACE OPERA Pt 6
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Star Wars The Original Trilogy: A New Hope for Space Opera Cinema | SPACE OPERA Pt 5
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) | BONUS EP
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Barbarella & Krull: When Sci-Fi Meets Fantasy | SPACE OPERA Pt 4
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Lost in Space & The Black Hole: Stranded Among the Stars | SPACE OPERA Pt 3
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Flash Gordon & Buck Rogers: The 1930s Icons of Space Opera | SPACE OPERA Pt 2
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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A Trip to Mars: How Space Opera Launched in 1918 | SPACE OPERA Pt 1
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Avatar: The Way of Water (Spoiler-Free) | BONUS EP
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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Dystopia Series Wrap-Up: The Best (and Worst) Dystopias on Screen | DYSTOPIA Pt 24
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Star Trek Special: Uncovering Dystopia in the Trek Universe | DYSTOPIA Pt 23
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Akira & Rintaro's Metropolis: Exploring Dystopian Futures Through Anime | DYSTOPIA Pt 22
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Ultrasound with director Rob Schroeder | BONUS EP
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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The Lobster & High-Rise: How 2015 Redefined Dystopian Cinema | DYSTOPIA Pt 21
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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The Handmaid's Tale: Surviving the Horrors of Gilead | DYSTOPIA Pt 20 with Tiffani Angus
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Children of Men: When All Seems Lost, Can Hope Survive? | DYSTOPIA Pt 19 with Rhianna Dhillon
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Gattaca & Never Let Me Go: When Genetics Dictate Your Fate | DYSTOPIA Pt 18 with Allen Stroud
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May 26, 2022 |
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Zardoz & Logan's Run: Aging in a World That Doesn't Want You To | DYSTOPIA Pt 17
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May 19, 2022 |
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Sci-Fi London Film Festival With Louis Savy | BONUS EP
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May 12, 2022 |
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Starship Troopers & Alita Battle Angel: The Future of War | DYSTOPIA Pt 16 with Becky Darke
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May 05, 2022 |
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Brazil & Repo Man: Can You Find Work/Life Balance in a Dystopia? | DYSTOPIA Pt 15
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Blade Runner 2049 & Escape From New York: When American Cities Turn Dystopian | DYSTOPIA Pt 14
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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The Warriors & The Purge: How to Survive a Night of Chaos | DYSTOPIA Pt 13
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Sleeper & Idiocracy: Laughing Through the End of the World | DYSTOPIA Pt 12
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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THX 1138 & Z.P.G: Dystopian Escape Stories | DYSTOPIA Pt 11
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Soylent Green & What Happened to Monday: Uncovering the Secrets of a Crowded Future | DYSTOPIA Pt 10
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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The Hunger Games & The Running Man: How Far Would You Go to Survive? | DYSTOPIA Pt 9 with Rob Watts
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Mad Max & Dredd: When Lawmen Become Legends | DYSTOPIA Pt 8
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Rollerball & Death Race 2000: Satire, Car Crashes, and Dangerous Games | DYSTOPIA Pt. 7 with Kevin Lyons
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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V for Vendetta & Conquest of the Planet of the Apes: Uprisings and the Fight for Freedom | DYSTOPIA Pt 6
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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A Clockwork Orange & Battle Royale: Are These The Most Brutal Dystopias Ever Filmed? | DYSTOPIA Pt 5 with Mike Muncer
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Nineteen Eighty-Four & Brave New World: Turning Classic Sci-Fi into Dystopian Cinema | DYSTOPIA Pt 4
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Fahrenheit 451 & Equilibrium: When Society Fears Knowledge | DYSTOPIA Pt 3
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Modern Times & Playtime: Are We Laughing at Our Own Dystopia? | DYSTOPIA Pt 2
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Things to Come and the Birth of Dystopian Cinema | DYSTOPIA Pt 1
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Dune (2021) - Spoiler-Free Review | BONUS EP
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Occupation Rainfall with Director Luke Sparke | BONUS EP
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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VR Series Wrap-Up: Our Journey Ends with the VR Awards! | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 18
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Star Trek Special: When Fantasy Becomes Reality in the Holodeck | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 17
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Black Mirror Special: Are We Already Living in a Black Mirror Episode? | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 16
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Sword Art Online & Summer Wars: What’s at Stake When You Can’t Log Out? | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 15
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Ready Player One & eXistenZ: Are You Sure You’re Not in a Game? | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 14
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Inception & Paprika: The Mind-Bending World of Dreams | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 13
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May 27, 2021 |
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Being John Malkovich & Eternal Sunshine: How Charlie Kaufman Warps Reality | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 12
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May 20, 2021 |
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The Truman Show & The Stepford Wives: Living in a Controlled Reality | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 11
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May 13, 2021 |
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Dark City & The Zero Theorem: Films That Challenge Your Sense of Reality | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 10
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May 06, 2021 |
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The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions: Did We Judge These Sequels Too Harshly?| VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 9
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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The Lawnmower Man & The Cell: Virtual Reality or Virtual Insanity? | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 8 with Mike Muncer
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Johnny Mnemonic & Strange Days: Is VR Just Cyberpunk’s Love Child?| VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 7
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Tron Legacy & Jumanji Welcome To The Jungle: Trapped in the Game | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 6
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Virtuosity & Simone: When Virtual Beings Become All Too Real | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 5
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Total Recall & Open Your Eyes: Redefining Reality and Identity | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 4
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Brainstorm & Empathy, Inc: Secrets, Scams and VR | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 3
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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World On A Wire & The Thirteenth Floor: Worlds Within Worlds | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 2
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Introduction to VR: Exploring Virtual Reality in Sci-Fi Cinema | VIRTUAL REALITY Pt 1
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Special Announcement - What We Have Coming Up!
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Synchronic (2021) | BONUS EP
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Time Travel Series Wrap-Up: The Most Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Movies! | TIME TRAVEL Pt 21
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Star Trek Special: Tribbles and Temporal Twists | TIME TRAVEL Pt 20
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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Sci-Fi-London Film Festival 2020 | BONUS EP
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Dec 19, 2020 |
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Doctor Who: Unraveling Time Travel with Rhianna Dhillon | TIME TRAVEL Pt 19
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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Skylines (2020) with Director Liam O’Donnell | BONUS EP
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Avengers: Endgame & X-Men Days Of Future Past: Franchises Go Time Traveling | TIME TRAVEL Pt 18
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Back to the Future Part III & The Time Traveler's Wife: Romance Across Time | TIME TRAVEL Pt. 17
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Hot Tub Time Machine & Safety Not Guaranteed: When Time Travel Meets Comedy | TIME TRAVEL Pt 16
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Happy Death Day 2U & The Endless: Time Travel’s Twisted Loops | TIME TRAVEL Pt 15 with Mike Muncer
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Looper & Timecrimes: Dealing with Doubles in Time Travel | TIME TRAVEL Pt 14
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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The Butterfly Effect & The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Life Editing 101 | TIME TRAVEL Pt 13
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Frequency & See You Yesterday: Rewind Time, Save a Life? | TIME TRAVEL Pt 12
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Primer & Back to the Future Part II: Time Travel for Personal Gain | TIME TRAVEL Pt 11
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Tenet (2020) | BONUS EP
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Timecop & Predestination: Policing Time | TIME TRAVEL Pt 10
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Donnie Darko & Minority Report: Exploring Clairvoyant Time Travel | TIME TRAVEL Pt 9
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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12 Monkeys & Source Code: How Does Memory Shape Time Travel? | TIME TRAVEL Pt 8
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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Groundhog Day & Edge of Tomorrow: Trapped in Time Loops | TIME TRAVEL Pt 7
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Flight of the Navigator & Slaughterhouse-Five: When Aliens Mess with Time | TIME TRAVEL Pt 6
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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Je t'aime, je t'aime & The Jacket: Experiments Gone Wrong | TIME TRAVEL Pt 5
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Planet of the Apes & Demolition Man: Frozen in Time | TIME TRAVEL Pt 4
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Back to the Future & The Time Machine: Inventing Time Travel | TIME TRAVEL Pt. 3
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure & A Connecticut Yankee: Touring Through Time | TIME TRAVEL Pt 2
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Introduction to Time Travel: How Does It All Work? | TIME TRAVEL Pt 1
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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Space Series Wrap-Up: What is the Ultimate Space Film? | SPACE Pt. 13
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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Star Trek Special: How Does Trek Define Space Exploration? | SPACE Pt 12
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May 28, 2020 |
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DEVS Mini Series Pt. 4: Ending Explained and What It All Means
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May 26, 2020 |
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High Life & Aniara: When Space Triggers an Existential Breakdown | SPACE Pt 11
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May 21, 2020 |
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DEVS Mini Series Pt 3: Can We Alter the Course of Fate?
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May 19, 2020 |
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DEVS Mini Series Pt 2: How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go?
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May 14, 2020 |
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The Martian & Gravity: Surviving a Shipwreck in Space | SPACE Pt 10
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May 07, 2020 |
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DEVS Mini Series Pt 1: What Is the True Purpose of the DEVS Program?
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Stargate & The Fountain: How to Traverse Space and Time | SPACE Pt 9
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Interstellar & 2010: Continuing the Space Odyssey | SPACE Pt 8
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Sunshine & The Wandering Earth: How Hard Can Saving the World Be? | SPACE Pt 7
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Event Horizon & Pandorum: Is Space the Ultimate Horror Setting? | SPACE Pt 6 with Mike Muncer
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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10 Cloverfield Lane| BONUS EP
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Explorers & Contact: Is Anybody Out There? | SPACE Pt 5
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Solaris & Europa Report: What Are We Searching for in Space? | SPACE Pt 4
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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Apollo 13 & Destination Moon: Space Is Hard, Even in the Movies | SPACE Pt 3
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Woman in the Moon & Moon: The Moon’s Got Secrets—Who Knew? | SPACE Pt 2
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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Introduction to Space Films: Did A Trip to the Moon (1902) Start It All? | SPACE Pt 1
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) | BONUS EP
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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A.I. Series Wrap-Up: Insights, Awards, and Unseen Gems | A.I Pt. 17
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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Data & The Doctor: What Can Star Trek Teach Us About A.I.? | A.I. Pt 16
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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Ex Machina & Her: Do We Know What’s Really in There? | A.I Pt 15
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Westworld & Battlestar Galactica: Are TV Series Redefining AI? | A.I Pt 14 with Rhianna Dhillon
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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Zoe & Uncanny: What Happens When Robots Love? | A.I Pt 13
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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The Machine & Kill Command: When A.I. Turns Hostile (British Indie Style) | A.I Pt 12
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Robocop & Upgrade: Can Man and Machine Become One? | A.I Pt 11
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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I, Robot & Automata: What Are Asimov’s Laws? | A.I Pt 10
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) | BONUS EP
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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Bicentennial Man & A.I.: Can Robots Become Human? | A.I Pt 9
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Wall-E & Silent Running: Can Robots Make Us Care? | A.I. Pt 8
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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Tron & Alphaville: Should A.I. Be in Control? | A.I Pt 7
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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Ad Astra: What Lies Beyond the Stars? | BONUS EP
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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The Matrix & Ghost in the Shell: How Did AI Reflect Y2K Fears? | A.I Pt 6
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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Demon Seed: How Does Sci-Fi Become Horror? | A.I. Pt 5 with Mike Muncer
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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Short Circuit & Wargames: Have They Stood the Test of Time? | A.I Pt 4
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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The Terminator & T2: Who Wins in Man vs. Machine? | A.I Pt 3
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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2001 & The Day The Earth Stood Still: What's the Power of a Faceless Machine? | A.I Pt 2
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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Metropolis & Blade Runner: How Do They Imagine Tomorrow? | A.I Pt 1
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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What is Sci-Fi?
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Aug 22, 2019 |