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Nope
Nope is a 2022 American neo-Western science fiction horror film written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele, under his and Ian Cooper's Monkeypaw Productions banner. It stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as horse-wrangling siblings attempting to capture evidence of an unidentified flying object. Appearing in supporting roles are Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, and Keith David.Nope is a film about confronting âthe beastâ and our illusion of control and mastery. We discuss how Jordan mixed genres to highlight his message and how animals, humans included, are only ever a hairs-bredth from wild, unpredictable behaviour.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-101-nope/
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The Fly
The Fly is a 1986 American science fiction horror film directed and co-written by David Cronenberg. Produced by Brooksfilms and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis and John Getz. Loosely based on George Langelaan's 1957 short story of the same name and the 1958 film of the same name, The Fly tells of an eccentric scientist who, after one of his experiments goes wrong, slowly turns into a fly-hybrid creature. The score was composed by Howard Shore and the make-up effects were created by Chris Walas, along with makeup artist Stephan Dupuis.In this episode we examine the classic filmâs use of foreshadowing and the build up of tension. On a science note, we look at real world quantum teleportation and quantum tunneling which is sure to blow your mind.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-100-the-fly/
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Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a 2022 American absurdist comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who produced it with Anthony and Joe Russo and Jonathan Wang. Michelle Yeoh stars as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant who, while being audited by the IRS, discovers that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from destroying the multiverse. The film also stars Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., and James Hong in supporting roles.We discuss the film triangle and how that relates to audience size, AI generation and the massive success that is Everything Everywhere All At Once. For our science dip, we look at the possibility of sausage fingered humans.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-99-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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The Quiet Earth
The Quiet Earth is a 1985 New Zealand post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy and starring Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge and Peter Smith as three survivors of a cataclysmic disaster. It is loosely based on the 1981 science fiction novel of the same name by Craig Harrison.We explore the importance of an opening image and closing image, the world without people and some ways in which New Zealand and Australian films portray tense encounters. In science we ask the question: How long would it take for the Earth to go feral without humans?
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-98-the-quiet-earth/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Jung_E
Jung_E (Korean: ì ìŽ), is a 2023 South Korean science fiction film written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, starring Kang Soo-yeon, Kim Hyun-joo and Ryu Kyung-soo. The film features the final film appearance of Kang Soo-yeon who died ahead of its release. It premiered on January 20, 2023 on Netflix.In this episode we explore the exciting ideas we Western viewers can be exposed to by watching foreign sci-fi. We talk about budgets and special effects and the looming horror of lethal automated weapon systems.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-97-jung-e/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 American science fiction horror comedy film written, directed and produced by the Chiodo Brothers, and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. It is the only movie written and directed by the Chiodo Brothers, who also created the practical effects and makeup. It concerns a clan of evil extraterrestrials who resemble clowns. They arrive on Earth and invade a small town in order to capture, kill and harvest the human inhabitants to use as sustenance.In this episode the Space Brains discuss soundtracks, komedy and klowns. Plus a deep dive into the science of humour.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-96-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/
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About Time
About Time is a 2013 British-American film written and directed by Richard Curtis, and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy. The film is about a young man with the ability to time travel who tries to change his past in hopes of improving his future.The Space Brains talk about genre blending, subversion of expectation and dig into the science of happiness.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-95-about-time/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Radius
Radius is a 2017 Canadian science fiction thriller film directed and written by Caroline LabrĂšche and Steeve LĂ©onard. It stars Diego Klattenhoff, Charlotte Sullivan, and Brett Donahue. Klattenhoff and Sullivan play two survivors of a car accident who discover that one causes the death of anyone who comes within a certain radius of him, and the other has the ability to nullify this effect.The Space Brains talk about satisfying opening and closing image pairs, how to inject great action into a film without explosions and gun fights and go over a fascinating case of a psychopath who didnât even know he was one.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-94-radius/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Children of Men
Children of Men is a 2006 dystopian action thriller film co-written and directed by Alfonso CuarĂłn. The screenplay, based on P. D. James' 1992 novel The Children of Men, was credited to five writers, with Clive Owen making uncredited contributions. The film takes place in 2027, when two decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse. Asylum seekers seek sanctuary in the United Kingdom, where they are subjected to detention and refoulement by the government. Owen plays civil servant Theo Faron, who must help refugee Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey) escape the chaos. Children of Men also stars Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Pam Ferris, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine..The Space Brains talk about long shots, dystopia and the joy of children. We also talk about fertility rates and the future of human population.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-93-children-of-men/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Boss Level
Boss Level is a 2020 American science fiction action film directed by Joe Carnahan and written by Carnahan and Chris and Eddie Borey, from a story by the Boreys. It stars Frank Grillo as a retired special forces soldier who tries to escape a never-ending time loop that results in his death. Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts and Michelle Yeoh co-star.The Space Brains talk about how the traditional beats of a 3 act structure are so easy to see in this film and yet take unexpected turns. We also look at the concept of gamification and its use in motivation and habituation.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-92-boss-level/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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In Time
In Time is a 2011 American science fiction action film written, directed and produced by Andrew Niccol. Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake star as inhabitants of a society which uses time from one's lifespan as its primary currency, with each individual possessing a clock on their arm that counts down how long they have to live. Cillian Murphy, Vincent Kartheiser, Olivia Wilde, Matt Bomer, Johnny Galecki, and Alex Pettyfer also star.The Space Brains.dig deep into what it means to have time, money and how Niccol has used colour and pacing to provoke these philosophical thoughts. Science-wise we discuss a 2016 study that demonstrated the link between income and life expectancy. Hint: itâs good to be rich.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-91-in-time/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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The Blob
The Blob is a 1958 American science fiction horror film directed by Irvin Yeaworth, and written by Kay Linaker and Theodore Simonson. It stars Steve McQueen (in his first feature film leading role) and Aneta Corsaut and co-stars Earl Rowe and Olin Howland. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures as a double feature with I Married a Monster from Outer Space.The Space Brains.discuss the origin of teen horror, early film camera and lighting technique and Steve McQueen. They also talk about real life alien blobs with mysterious origins and few hard facts.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-90-the-blob/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Infinitum: Subject Unknown
Infinitum: Subject Unknown is a 2021 British science fiction film directed by Matthew Butler-Hart. It stars Tori Butler-Hart, Ian McKellen and Conleth Hill. The film was shot entirely on the iPhone during the UKâs first lockdown.The Space Brains talk about the techniques and symbolism used by Matthew in what is an experimental type iPhone movie. As a movie shot by one person and staring just one person (other than brief appearances by Ian and Conleth), it acts as a great example of what can be done with a little creativity and knowledge.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-89-infinitum-subject-unknown/
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The Day The Earth Caught Fire
The Day the Earth Caught Fire is a British science fiction disaster film starring Edward Judd, Leo McKern and Janet Munro. It was directed by Val Guest and released in 1961.The production featured the real Daily Express, even using the paper's own headquarters, the Daily Express Building in Fleet Street, London, and featuring Arthur Christiansen as the Express editor, a job he had held in real life.The Space Brains talk about sexism and the male gaze in the â60s, modern versus old camera work and editing and how nasty a burning Earth would be. Science-wise, we find out how many nuclear bombs it would take to shift the Earth.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-89-the-day-the-earth-caught-fire/
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Salute of the Jugger
The Salute of the Jugger (also released as The Blood of Heroes in the United States) is a 1989 Australian-American post-apocalyptic film written and directed by David Webb Peoples, produced by Charles Roven, and starring Rutger Hauer, Joan Chen, and Vincent D'Onofrio. The film has inspired the creation of the sport Jugger.In this episode we discuss grocery shopping, violent sports and the way they oppress the masses, the post-apocalypse of podcasting and all the usual narrative and film structure things. Also, how bad are nuclear bombs really?
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-87-salute-of-the-jugger/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Ben Young
Ben Young is an award winning writer/director who began his career acting for screen at the age of 12.He completed a Bachelor of Arts at Curtin University, Western Australia in 2003 and a Master of Screen Studies at the WA Screen Academy in 2005. He has since directed music videos, commercials, fashion films, and written and directed series television.His 2016 feature debut Hounds of Love, funded through ScreenWestâs West Coast Visions and produced by Factor 30 Films, starred Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummins and Stephen Curry. Its world premiere was at the 2016 Venice Film Festival where it picked up a prize for Best Actress in a Debut Film, and received 9 AACTA award nominations including Best Film and Best Direction.Benâs second film Extinction premiered on Netflix in 2018 starring Michael Peña and Lizzy Caplan.He recently completed directing a block of Netflixâs Clickbait for Tony Ayres Productions. He is currently finishing post production on Where All Light Tends to Go.In this episode we interview Ben Young and ask him about his experiences in directing, how he likes to write a script and the difference between directing features, shorts and TV episodes. We dive into his inspirations and gain an insightful look into how the film production process works and how new starters might get involved.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-86-ben-young/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Minority Report
Minority Report is a 2002 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg, loosely based on the 1956 short story "The Minority Report" by Philip K. Dick. The film is set in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia in the year 2054, where Precrime, a specialized police department, apprehends criminals based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics called "precogs". The cast stars Tom Cruise as Precrime Chief John Anderton, Colin Farrell as Department of Justice agent Danny Witwer, Samantha Morton as precog Agatha Lively, and Max von Sydow as Precrime director Lamar Burgess.
In this episode we discuss futurism, visual effects and technology in the film. We talk a bit about how large companies making smart decisions can still fail (weâre looking at you Nokia). On the science front we look at the real science of predicting crime and the history of data driven policing.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-85-minority-report/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Archive
Archive is a 2020 British science fiction film written and directed by Gavin Rothery, in his directorial debut. It stars Theo James, Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra, Peter Ferdinando, Timea Maday Kinga and Toby Jones. Set in 2038, the film follows a scientist who is trying to advance artificial intelligence a step further than human beings, all while bringing his wife back from the dead.
Themes abound in this one along with discussion on lighting, scene direction and narrative. We also discuss some science, the science of human looking and feeling robots.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-84-archive/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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Extinction
Extinction is a 2018 American science fiction action film directed by Ben Young and written by Spenser Cohen and Brad Kane. The film is about a father who has a recurring dream/vision about the loss of his family while witnessing an evil force bent on destruction. The film stars Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Mike Colter, Lilly Aspell, Emma Booth, Israel Broussard, and Lex Shrapnel. It was released on Netflix on July 27, 2018.
Australian directed sci fi is some of our favourite sci fi. In this episode we talk about directorâs cuts, portrayal of android on film and the way changing lighting and altering camera angle through movement can help tell a story. Also, can a chat bot have a soul?
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-83-extinction/
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ElyisumElysium is a 2013 American dystopian science fiction action film written, produced and directed by Neill Blomkamp. It stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga, and Sharlto Copley. The film takes place on both a ravaged Earth and a luxurious artificial world called Elysium.
Back to Blomkamp again. This time we talk about his vision of a world divided by a massive wealth gap, both figuratively and literally. We discuss juxtaposition, lighting and samurai themes before diving into the world of ring worlds.
To Hear the Episode:https://gravityundone.net/episode-82-elysium/
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Contact us:Space Brains Podcast (@spacebrainspodcast)Space Brains Podcast - [email protected] Brains is recorded in Mandurah, Western Australia.
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