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War of the Worlds (2025) 1:04:22

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We're still a man down as we Sam takes advantage of Birthday Pick Rules to watch the recently released War of the Worlds . Join us as we marvel at this most glorious of train wrecks. Ice Cube 'acting', data-eating aliens, the word 'cyber' - JOIN THE REBELLION. Join us soon for Robocop 3 when Chris comes back from wherever he's gone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 1:00:58

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This week we belatedly celebrate Alex's birthday by watching Daft Punk's animated epic Interstella 5555 . Join us for one of the most inscrutable quizzes Alex has ever made, and lwe try and fail to convince Chris this is worth his time, contend with an unprecedented mid-episode host exit, and then Alex and Sam continue to geek out about this strange and beautiful thing... Matsumoto's waterbus Next week, it's Sam's birthday pick - 2025's version of War of the Worlds ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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10 Cloverfield Lane 55:55

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This week we watch and talk about 10 Cloverfield Lane , but also discuss Chris' plans for the apocalypse (again), favourite prepper tinned foods, the 'looseness' of this whole Cloverfield concept, and even find time for Sam's thoughts on Superman (2025) and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Next week, it's Alex's birthday pick - Interstella 5555 ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Superman 3 48:13

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This week Sam hosts our discussion about Superman 3 from his new shock-jock perch, drenched in lemonade and struggling to keep his computer running. Join us as we learn about how now to look after a poster, who mistakenly thought they were friends with Gus Gorman, and even Chris' thoughts on the newest attempt at reviving the franchise. Next week, it's Alex's birthday pick - Daft Punk's Interstella 5555! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mars Needs Moms 48:04

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This week we celebrate 350 episodes by watching Mars Needs Moms , an odd CGI kids film that no-one remembers! Join us as we discuss the godawful motion capture, the curse of Mars films, and because Sam feels bad about making us watch this, there's a Mars quiz, too. Here is the scene from Welcome to Marwen which inspired this episode And here is Ice Cube's awful-looking War of the World remake See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Zathura 57:39

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This week we fill a long-time listener request (maybe?) and watch Zathura , the spiritual successor to Alex's favourite film of all time Jumanji - even if the director really doesn't want you to think that. . Join us as we discuss some fine mahogany, ave a Jumanji -themed quiz, and Chris even gives us a quick review of Jurassic World: Rebirth . Also, Poppins rears its ugly head once more...but is it actually Questionable Content we're seeing here instead? Next week it's Mars Need Moms . Yup. See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Forbidden Planet 53:53

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This week we head way back in time to watch Forbidden Planet , one of the earliest examples of the sci-fi genre we've been stomping around for almost 350 episodes now. Join us as we discuss '50s man in outer space, the afterlife of Robby the Robot, and generally marvel at all the things this film originated. Next week, Alex is going to board game heaven - we're watching Zathura: A Space Adventure aka Space Jumanji See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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28 Days Later 1:02:19

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This week we discuss another end of the world, with Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later . Join us as we discuss the pros (none) and cons (lots) of filming in 480p, dodgy cockney accents, how long it takes to drive from London to Manchester if the traffic's good, and much more! Next week it's Forbidden Planet ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Predator: Killer of Killers Spoilercast! 54:43

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This week it's time for another spoilercast as Predator-stans Alex and Sam take a look at Dan Trachtenberg's new animated Predator anthology. Join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown (you have been warned!) of each part of the film - join us for vikings, samurais and lots of shouting Yaujta at one another. Also, Alex talks about 28 Years Later a bit ahead of our review of 28 Days Later next week! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 54:32

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Join us on the Road to the Fan Dance! This week we dodge watching Star Trek: Into Darkness by watching one of the 2 remaining OG films we haven't given the full episode treatment. Join us as we luxuriate in slow-moving ships, appreciate Scotty in all his glory, and marvel over the wonderful off-duty clothing of the Enterprise crew. also here is Leonard Nimoy looking the coolest guy ever while directing this film. Next week, it's probably a Predator: Killer of Killers spoilercast, or maybe 28 Days Later See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Independence Day: Resurgence (again) 58:32

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This week Will Smith Season finally concludes in calamitous circumstances with a film in which he doesn't actually act which we've reviewed before anyway. Oh well (FYIF), we spend 30 seconds discussing I, Robot , realise we' messed up, but continue to complain about this film for an hour all over again. Unlikely rebuilds, unlikely invasions, unlikeable actors and a leading man who didn't bother watching the first film, it's all here! Next week, we retreat to safer territory - it's Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gemini Man 55:06

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Hellooo, the SFRS era of random shows appearing at random times continues as we emerge from hibernation to launch into Will Smith season. This week, it's Gemini Man ! Join us to hear about Sam's confusing experience watching at 120FPS, Clive Owen's BMW adverts, The Rehearsal , Will Smith's pouch, and we find out if you can clone a dude. Next week (and it really will be next week) we watch I, Robot ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alex & Sam Talk About Films 51:27

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This week Chris is away promoting his film, so Alex and Sam convene for an Easter chat about upcoming films and a whole lot else. Join us for discussion of Fantastic Four, Eternals, A Minecraft Movie, Avengers Doomsday, Superman, M3gan 2.0, Avatar 3, Predator: Killer of Killers, Jurassic World: Rebirth, 28 Years Later, Tron:Ares and loads more! Also, two old dudes struggle to remember one of the most famous men in the world, Sam pitches DINO PLANET, and we hear about how Alex almost accidentally leaked Peter Jackson's King Kong. We'll be back before too long with a proper ranking of I, Robot ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Marooned 54:11

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This week we continue to say RIP to the great Gene Hackman by watching Marooned. Join us as we discuss this film's eerie prescience, the strange refusal to inject any sort of drama, and...Poppins!? Next week, Will Smith season begins (not sure why) with I, Robot ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Superman II 1:03:39

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This week we say RIP to Gene Hackman who was in a lot of good films and some terrible stuff, too. Which category does Superman II fall into? Join us as we discuss Superman's inability to remain secret, Lois Lane's smoking problem, all the Richard Donner drama, and much more! Next week we stick with the Hackman and watch Marooned ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Starship Troopers 56:28

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This week, we conclude the rerank season with Chris' pick, Starship Troopers ! Bugs, blood, and other things I've forgotten about because we recorded this ages ago. But it's good and no doubt very in-depth. Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous hits cinemas this Friday, March 28th! Listen out for details about special q&a screenings up and down the country at the start of this episode! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Predator 2 1:02:46

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This week we (re)watch Predator 2 ! Join us as we get nice and LA sweaty and discuss Alex's early obsession with this film, Danny Glover's trousers, the Films With Jeopardy! In Rating System, and much more! Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous is in cinemas March 28th! Go and watch it! Next week it's Starship Troopers! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Thing (1982) 1:08:10

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This week we finally actually watch The Thing as part of rewatch season. Join us as we learn about why Big Dog doesn't want you to remake The Thing in Antarctica (or Alaska?), we gush over the gushing special effects,and we definitively sort out the end of this film. Also, don't forget Time Travel is Dangerous is in cinemas March 28th! Go and watch it! Next week we watch Predator 2 ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Time Travel is Dangerous Extra Super Special Show 46:17

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We return to finally talk about Time Travel is Dangerous , a new sci-fi comedy directed by our very own Chris Reading! A podcast in the making as long as there's been a podcast, join us as Chris talks us through the inspiration behind the film, how it all came together, and what's next. Also, go and see it, it's great! Critics who aren't Sam and Alex have said it's a 'hilarious British time-travel comedy', 'An endearing, surreal and funny portrait of friendship lasting across time.', and lots of other lovely stuff. Time Travel is Dangerous is in cinemas from March 28th, nationwide! Also, if you're in or around London there are a few tickets left for the gala screening in Muswell Hill on 27th March. Why not pop on down - you might even get to meet your favourite podcast hosts!* *Assuming your favourite podcast hosts are in fact us. And obviously that's the case. Next week, we return to proper rankings with John Carpenter's The Thing ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sputnik 42:25

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This week we conclude our 2020 season with Chris' choice, Russia's Sputnik ! Join us for monster chat, iron curtain chat, and technically difficult chat because Chris' audio was SO far out of sync with the rest of us it sounds a bit like we're talking throuh an interpreter at times. Next week we begin another season of reranks, giving some classic films the proper one episode SFRS 2.0 treatment, with The Thing ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Trek: Section 31 Spoilercast 28:14

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This week, we report back from our fancy screening of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Section 31 . Join us for a spoiler-free discussion* about the newest trip to the Trek universe. Next week, we return to 2020 with Sputnik ! *I think we threaten to spoil something towards the end but don't actually spoil anything anyway. See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tenet 1:03:38

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2020 season continues with Sam's pick, the saviour of cinema, Christopher Nolan's Tenet . We spoilercasted it way back when and were confused and couldn't hear anything...has anything changed since? Join us as we try to unravel reverse entropy (again), discuss the pros and cons of an endless montage, and disagree about the merits of Kenneth Branagh. Next week, we conclude our 2020 picks with Sputnik ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Invisible Man 1:02:03

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This week, we kick off 2020 season with The Invisible Man , Alex's pick! Join us as we remember how weird lockdown was, discover what we would do with invisible powers, and ask: is James Bond sci-fi? Well maybe not, but let me tell you about the car in Die Another Day ... Next week, we return to the backwards-talking nonsense of Tenet ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The 8th Annual SFRS End of Year Bonanza 50:35

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For an eighth (!) time we gather round the dying embers of the year and discuss what we liked (and didn't) from 2024. Join us for discussions of Megalopolis , Transformers One , Alien Romulus , and much, much more! Also, we have a quiz and choose the first 6 films for 2025! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi 1:36:27

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It's Christmas Eve, and as is tradition round these parts we watch a Star War. Unfortunately, we're up to The Last Jedi, a film we spoilercasted way back when. In those heady days of 2017 Alex was a fan and Chris and Sam really weren't...but has time cured all ills? Find out in this absolutely MASSIVE episode! Next week, we end the year as we always do with the end of year show, as it just makes sense. See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Looper 56:11

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This week we watch Looper , Rian Johnson's time-travel film that doesn't want to talk about time travel. Join us as we discuss bad prosthetics, try not to get too in the weeds with how everything works, and have differing opinions about a scary kid. Next week we take our annual trip to a galaxy far, far away - it's The Last Jedi ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cocoon 59:49

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This week we head back to the '80s to watch three horny old men on their quest for eternal youth in Cocoon . Join us for the Old Man Rating System, the problem with an aimless film, God's waiting room, Steve Guttenberg (unfortunately), and a whole lot more! Next week it's Looper ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cube 49:32

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Halloween but really not season continues with Cube ! Join us as we hear more about Chris' exploits abroad, run out of plot to talk about very quickly, then Sam learns that films are shot in order (but still doesn't believe it), Alex is interrupted by some late night DIY, and we hallucinate a film like Cube, but it's in a balloon. Next week, some super old-dude sci-fi, it's Cocoon ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Lifeforce 57:41

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We're back! It's been a while, but we're here and we're still ranking! Keeping up with tradition, we miss halloween by almost a month and bring you sci-fi horror with Lifeforce ! Join us as we hear about Chris' trips to film festivals with Time Travel is Dangerous (coming to a cinema near you next year!) and then enjoy some absolutely bonkers '80s fun. Next week - and it really will be next week this time - we watch Cube ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ikarie XB-1 43:37

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This week, we watch Ikarie XB-1 , a film that is 'influential', or maybe actually influential, it's hard to tell! Join us as we discuss the reach of this film, enjoy people laughing at a robot, and get our vertical integration sorted, just in time for the debut of Chris' film. Next week (or some point soon anyway) we're watching Lifeforce ! I think...? See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Blade Runner 1:08:41

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This week, it's a bumper episode as we accept the podcast will NEVER END by watching the 'final' film, Blade Runner ! Join us as we learn about Chrismas, deep dive into different versions of the film, Sam can't shut up about Vangelis, we gush over the production design, and Sam really can't shut up about Vangelis. Next week, we watch '60s Czech sci-fi oddity Ikarie XB-1 See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Independence Day (again) 1:08:25

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Hi! Remember us? After a month off, we're back! We accidentally deleted an episode and we're doing the films in the wrong order, but we're here! This week, It's Chris' birthday pick, our 2nd, 3rd, 4th viewing of the Devlin/Emmerich career highlight. Join us as we hear about Chris' holiday to Washington, consider shift patterns aboard motherships, and discuss (probably not for the first time) how aliens having a Firewire port is still the most ridiculous thing about this film. Next week, it's Sam's birthday pick: Blade Runner (The Final Cut) ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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AVPR: Alien Vs. Predator - Requiem 1:00:59

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Alien fever continues as we watch the second AvP film. Chris hosts as we try and see what's going on, the problem with Detective Predator, muppet aliens, and then all hell breaks loose as we get to the rating in a way it hasn't in a long time. Alien Vs. Predator? More like Alex Vs. Sam. Also, secrets of the rating system are revealed! Next week, it's Wing Commander only it kind of isn't...you'll see... See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alien Romulus Spoilercast! 53:24

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This week we review the latest instalment in the Alien franchise - it's Alien Romulus ! Alex shares his experience of his trip to the premiere, Sam gets to enjoy some free beer, and Chris sent us some texts. Join us for a spoiler-free discussion until 17:55 and after that we go hard and heavy with a spoiler-filled breakdown of our thoughts on the film. Next week we stick with the xenomorph, it's AVPR: Alien Vs. Predator Requiem ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Things to Come 52:43

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This week we go all the way back to 1936 to watch a slice of very early British sci-fi, it's Things to Come ! Join us as we revel in the bombast of the script, marvel at the special effects, and discover how moaning is eternal. Next week, we 'celebrate' the release of Alien: Romulus by watching AVPR: Alien Vs. Predator Requiem - it's literally the only Alien thing we have left to watch :\ See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Postman 55:24

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This week we watch Kevin Costner's big budget post-apocalyptic flop Waterw- no, the other one, The Postman . Join us as we slog through three hours of people not sending the post, and then people really REALLY sending the post. It's a film we've watched so you don't have to, cos we're nice like that. Next week, it's Things to Come ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Virus 42:52

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Donald Sutherland (RIP) season concludes with Virus ! Join us for some top Jane's Fighting Ships discussion, lots of robot talk, and the Baldwin Rating System Next week it's Things to Come ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 48:46

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This week we continue our impromptu Donald Sutherland (RIP) series with Invasion of the Body Snatchers ! Join us for a lot of discussion about how feasible this particularly snatching really is and Chris makes a horrible noise. Next week, more Donald, with Virus ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 50:38

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This week we belatedly celebrate the release of Furiosa with the last Mad Max we can watch for now. Join us as we head back to post-apocalyptic Australia, discuss some super deep lore, play a game of Max or Martin, and marvel at how terribly this film craters halfway through. Sam's audio is a mess again, but will be better from next week, so that's good! And next week will be Invasions of the Body Snatchers (1978) See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 48:51

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This week we watch Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within , a film so monumentally misguided that it managed to kill an entire company. Join us as we discuss high quality bad CGI, the concept of 'virtual actors', and what 3 things we would save on an asteroid. Also apologies for the audio quality on this one - Sam had some sort of insane crackle on the recording and some shitty kid screaming outside, and chris' recording was inexplicably 20 minutes shorter than the rest so has had to be chopped back in, hopefully seamlessly! I blame the heat. Next week it's Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1:15:05

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It's a bumper episode as we head back to a galaxy far, far away, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Episode I . Join us for a predictably in-depth discussion of the making of the film, how our opinion of the film has changed over a quarter of a century, what a genuine child thinks about the film, and much more! Here is Jenny Nicholson's incredible 4-hour Galactic Starcruiser video which Sam mentions at some point Next week it's Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 41:08

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We return to discuss Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow ! But first, Alex makes the executive decision to discuss other films, so we briefly discuss Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, Atlas, and You Can Call Me Bill. Then we sadly have to watch the film we're here to see. And it ain't great. But at least it's a good excuse for Alex to tell his story about his copy of Horton Hears A Who... Here are the far superior cutscenes from Jedi Knight - Dark Forces 2 Next week, prepare for a bumper pod as we give Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace the full SFRS 2.0 scientific treatment. See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Chronicles of Riddick 1:02:32

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This week we take a trip back to the Riddickverse (one of many verses) and watch Chronicles of Riddick ! Join us as we marvel at two films existing at once, chart the rise and fall and rise of Vin Diesel, chat a lot about mongers monging, and alienate anyone who likes metal. Sorry. Next week, it's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , which we said last time, but it genuinely is this time! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Annihilation 52:34

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This week we 'celebrate' the release of Alex Garland's Civil War by looking back at Annihilation . Join us as we discuss the perils of adapting a story you don't actually know, whether Natalie Portman can actually act, and a strange bear. Next week, get your annoying steampunk tat at the ready - it's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 50:32

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Accidental post-apocalypse/ Fallout season with Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior . But first, Alex has a random newsblast? Join us as we take our usual detour into mourning the death of practical effects, ponder if this film invented the post apocalypse, and generally just enjoy a well-made film. We watch them occasionally. (When Sam keeps saying 'The man with no name' he means A Fistful of Dollars , obvs.) Next week, it's Annihilation ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cyborg 52:15

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This week, Alex picks his birthday film - it's Albert Pyun's Cyborg ! Join us as we discuss JCVD's career, butcher's shops in the USA, double TKOs, missing contact lenses, and a quiz which, let's be honest here, Sam absolutely aces. Next week, accidental Fallout apocalyptic season continues with Mad Max 2 ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ghostbusters II 55:25

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This week we watch Ghostbusters II , except Chris who got the wrong film. But first, we have a little bonus spoilercast about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire , which unlocks a classic Chris Rant. And then we watch the main feature, discussing the impact of The Real Ghostbusters , what you want from a sequel, the bad vibes that come from good vibes, and I think our third passionate defence of Peter Venkman. Next week, it's Alex's birthday pick, Cyborg ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Trek 1:03:14

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This week, we take our annual trip to the world of Star Trek. Having watched all the original ten films, it's time to follow a very old Spock through a black hole and join the Kelvin timeline. Join us as we discuss rebooting franchises, a terrible bad guy, fate vs. logic. and the perils of stunt-casting unfunny comedians. Next week, we celebrate (?) Ghostbusters being back in cinemas by watching Ghostbusters II ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 49:28

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This week, we continue the modern Planet of the Apes franchise seven years (!) after watching the first instalment. Join us as we marvel at the CG, complain about everything else, get into a very, very long discussion about post-apocalyptic survival (yet again) and we learn that Chris is prepared to play any game, no matter the game. Game on. Note for Sam's brain: You are confusing Jason Clarke with Jai Courtney because they are both charisma vacuums and were both in Terminator: Genisys ! Next week, it's another rebooted franchise, JJ Abrams' ode to the lens flare, it's Star Trek ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dune: Part Two Spoilercast! 34:19

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This week, Chris and Sam spoiler their way through the latest Denis Villeneuve sci-fi blockbuster, Dune: Part Two at Alex, who hasn't seen it yet. But first, Austin Butler's face, a mini spoilercast of Priscilla, Agent Elvis and a lot of other stuff that is absolutely definitely related to the film in question. And there's a Dune quiz! WARNING: Spoilers for Dune: Part Two and the other Frank Herbert Dune books Next week, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-Ranking Special III 47:26

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This week, we add three old films to the new list in another Re-Ranking special! Join us as we apply PROPER SCIENCE to Dune, Predator , and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Also, Alex reviews some modern dance. Next week, we look at some more apes with the confusingly titled Rise sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids 53:18

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We're back! And we return with a classic of our childhoods, the grammatically troubling Honey, I Shrunk the Kids . Join us as we discuss the superb practical effects, sense memories of Oreos, and we have possibly our 2nd Ant-based quiz. Next week, we re-rank a bunch of films! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Zardoz 42:53

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Our infinite look at sci-fi films finally hits upon Zardoz , John Boorman's psychedelic cult (?) classic (???) which turns 50 this year. Join us as we try to follow along, discuss Sean Connery's 'unique' contract, Sean Connery's 'unique' acting style in this film, and Sean Connery's wedding dress. Next week we take a trademark SFRS hard turn into something completely different - it's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wild Wild West 49:55

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The pod heads back to the Weird West for Barry Sonnenfeld's ill-advised follow-up to the hugely successful (and quite good) Men in Black - its Wild Wild West ! Join us as we discuss our general dislike of all things steampunk, marvel at how a film from 25 years ago feels like it was written in the 1800s, and ask the most important question of all: Kevin Kline - why? Next week, we take another trip into pre- Star Wars insane sci-fi with a look at Zardoz ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Detective Pikachu 1:05:15

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We celebrate our 300th episode (which is insane) by watching Detective Pikachu , our final look back at 2019 releases! Join us as we revel in the CG, have varied opinions about Ryan Reynolds, worry about the idea of being merged with your pet, and Alex officiates a Poke Battle. Next week, we watch wicky wicky Wild Wild West ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bacurau 45:03

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2019 season continues with Chris' choice, Bacurau! Join us as Chris sprinkles a little Cannes stardust across the pod, we discuss the merits of ambiguity in plot, and try and work out if this is Poppins or not. Next week, it's the final 2019 film, Alex's wildcard pick: Detective Pikachu ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Wandering Earth 52:39

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2019 season continues with Sam's pick, The Wandering Earth , the Chinese film industry's attempt at an American blockbuster, complete with a nonsensical plot, unlikeable characters, and a film that's too long. Join us as Chris dissects just how stupid the science on display here really is and we try to steer away from matters that might get us blacklisted in certain parts of the world. Next week it's Chris' choice of film, Bacurau ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Serenity (2019) 56:53

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A new year begins and SFRS are back for an 8th year of rating science fiction films! As is tradition, we start the year with a selection of films from the newly unlocked and primed to rate films from 2019. First up is Alex's pick, Serenity (not the Joss Whedon one). Join us as we discuss the strange career of Steven Knight, the even stranger plot of this film, Matthew McConaughey's illicit bongo playing, and so much more! Next week we watch as Earth gets rocket power and flies away in The Wandering Earth ! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The 7th Annual SFRS End of Year Jamboree! 37:38

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As is tradition, we see out the year with a look back at the last twelve months, like a Spotify Wrapped but MORE SCIENTIFIC. Join us as we discuss some of our favourite films and TV shows of the year, take a quiz to see if we can remember what we watched on the pod, and then announce which films from newly unlocked 2019 we'll be watching in January. p.s. no spoilers for anything science fiction, but we do accidentally spoil the end of Succession ! Thanks again for listening, everyone, as we enter our 8th year and approach our 300th episode! Insane! It's been a tricky year for us, but we're pretty sure episodes will drop more regularly in 2024 - see you then! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Godzilla Minus One Spoilercast! 43:51

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On Christmas morning SFRS leave a special bonus gift for you, a spoilercast for the fantastic new proper Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One ! Join Sam and Alex for a spoiler-free overview of the film until 14:10 when Godzilla STOMPS the spoiler wall and we go into lots of detail about what makes this new entry in the franchise feel fresh and exciting as anything thats come before. Want more Godzilla? We've also discussed, Godzilla (1954) , Godzilla (1998) , Godzilla (2014) and Shin Godzilla (2016) ! We're back later in the week with our traditional end of year wrap up! See you then! See the new list! Play along at home! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 1:10:34

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It's Christmas Eve (or thereabouts) and as is tradition around these parts, we finish the year by watching a Star Wars! We realise too late we could have watched A New Hope and so watch The Force Awakens, JJ Abram's nostalgia-drenched sequel. Join us as we discuss nostalgia vs creativity, the problem with not having a plan, a Star Wars quiz, we try to prise at least one positive comment from Chris, and we have the exclusive story of how Alex is actually responsible for a major piece of sequel trilogy casting! Next week we finish the year - appropriately enough - with our end of year show! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Arrival 55:01

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Ladies First season concludes with Arrival , which we watched absolutely ages ago in an old list with an old format, so now it gets the proper SFRS review and rating. Join us as we discuss deceiving the audience, the paperwork of first contact, and as ever we get in a bit of a mess with logistics of a mechanic of this script that I can't really discuss here for spoiler-y reasons. Next week, it's our traditional Christmas trip to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 1:02:28

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Ladies First season continues with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines . Join as we discuss the questionable decision to restart SkyNet development after T2, the questionable abilities the new Terminator thinks are essential to her mission, and we discover who won Sexiest She-Villain 2004. Next week Ladies Night concludes with Arrival ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Unbreakable 53:11

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This week, we begin a new season of films - it's Ladies First/Night! Our respective partners pick their favourite science fiction film for us to watch starting with, er, Unbreakable . Join us as we discuss what's gone wrong with the decision to watch this film, Alex's secret director's cut of the film, and the many ways this isn't very good. Next week, we watch another film: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (it is at least definitely sci-fi) Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Creator Spoilercast! 33:05

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Hi, we're back! This week, we take a quick break from your normal pod-based rating system for the latest in our long-dormant series of spoilercasts! Alex is a busy bee so Chris and Sam hop online to chat about The Creator , Gareth Edward's latest sci-fi flick. It's not all bad, but it's mostly bad. And just in case the name of this episode wasn't enough of a clue, be warned: SPOILERS of The Creator , pretty much from the start. Next week, it really is Unbreakable . Sorry for the break, plans are afoot to guarantee you receive a weekly dose of pod action every single week. Promise. Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Quatermass Xperiment 52:58

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This week, we almost watch a listener request and return to probably our favourite genre of sci-fi: old, mad, black and white sci-fi. Join us as we discuss some improbably bad acting, filming in Westminster Abbey, stapling eyes to octopuses, and the enigma that is Quatermass himself. Next week, it's Ladies First! A new season kicks off with, er, Unbreakable ? Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Hunger Games 57:49

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This week, we watch The Hunger Games , Chris' birthday pick. Long-time listeners may remember us devoting 15 minutes to this way, way back several podcast formats ago, but here we are with a full on SFRS rating treatment. Join us for a long discussion about the problem with siloing off all your manufacturing into distinct districts of a country, and...er...no, it's mostly just moaning about that. I mean have you seen the fishing district? What on earth is going on? Also, a district that just builds nukes? What? Next week we finally get back to a listener's request and watch the wrong film...it's The Quatermass Xperiment ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Spoilercast! 31:27

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This week, the long-lost spoilercast for season 3 of Star Trek: Picard finally returns from pod hell for everyone to have a listen to! Recorded in May, join us as we discuss why this was better than every other bit of modern Trek. Also, there's a mailbag that has also been to the other side of the galaxy and back- sorry about that, correspondent! Next week, it's The Hunger Games ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alien: Resurrection 1:10:51

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It's birthday season on SFRS, and this week watch Sam's choice of birthday pick: Alien: Resurrection ! Join us as we dissect this most messy of Alien sequels. Directors speaking the wrong language, a mysteriously destroyed blu-ray, and a scriptwriter trying to wriggle out of responsibility when it's all his fault. It's a downer, but it's a fun downer! Next week, Chris' birthday pick - The Hunger Games ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Cell 1:00:33

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We reach the end of this strange, never-ending sequence of sci-fi and non-sci-fi films with The Cell , a film about a serial killer's mind. Join us as we try and find Jlo's career highlight, discuss the many problems with late '90s culture, and work out that most, if not all, of this film is entirely pointless... Next week it's time for some birthday picks yet again, starting with Sam's choice - it's Alien Resurrection ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me 1:02:47

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This week, join us for a third and final trip 𝓑𝓔𝓛𝓞𝓦 𝓩𝓔𝓡𝓞! It's Sam's turn to choose a non sci-fi film and he picks Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Join us as we descend into hell, hear about Alex's insane 24 hour Twin Peaks marathon, and discuss how wrong the bad press was for this film when it released. Next week, it's the science fiction film paired with this one - The Cell ! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gamer 50:38

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If you thought last week was bad, then we can only apologise. Alex makes us watch Gamer and the nicest thing your humble typist can say is at least we only have to watch it once. Join us for a long discussion about how to soundtrack a trailer, how not to make a film, and the perils of nominative determinism. Next week, the third and final instalment of this entire ridiculous Below Zero series concludes with Sam's pick- it's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 55:17

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This week SFRS: 𝓑𝓔𝓛𝓞𝓦 𝓩𝓔𝓡𝓞 continues, with Alex's pick, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle . No, not Jumanji , which at least one host didn't realise, but the Rock vehicle that came a lot later. Join us as Alex finally gets to talk about his favourite film of all time, Chris thinks this might not actually be Poppins after all, and Sam pitches us on a new computer game. Also, Mr. Limpet returns. Next week, Alex backs up his Poppins choice with a related sci-fi classic - no, wait, it's Gamer . Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1:23:20

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Hi guys! Remember us? We're back with #CONTENT of the highest order, our first proper look at many people's favourite Star Trek film, Wrath of Khan ! Join us for a bumper episode filled with top chat about bad space admin, what not to do with a corpse, a long discussion about the practicality of having a chinwag whilst being beamed up, and bagpipes at funerals. Oh, and there's also some classic ranking jiggery-pokery. Next week, Alex finally gets to watch some Jumanji. Dreams can come true. Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the new list! Play along at home! Watch us on Youtube! See the old list! Download the soundtrack! Buy our Merch! And we're on Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 1:03:54

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