What is Sci-Fi?

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What is Sci-Fi?

FromJourney Through Sci-Fi

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Aug 22, 2019

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In this first introduction episode James and Matt talk about some of their favourite Sci-Fi films, what first got them into the genre and ask the question what exactly is Sci-Fi? Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD

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Aug 22, 2019

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Journey Through Sci-Fi is a movie discussion podcast that covers Sci-Fi movies both old and new. Each week your hosts James and Matt explore the world of Science Fiction by discussing and comparing different films from the genre.

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A.I. EP05: Sci-Fi Horror & Demon Seed (1977): Sci-Fi Horror ft. Mike Muncer by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP13: Uncanny (2015) & Zoe (2018): Robots In Love by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E05: Explorers (1985) & Contact (1997): Help From Above by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP17: Conclusion: The A.I Awards Show by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019): Bonus Episode (spoiler filled review) by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Terminator: Dark Fate (2019): Bonus Episode by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Ad Astra (2019): Bonus Episode by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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What is Sci-Fi?: Introduction Episode by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP03: The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991): Man Vs. Machine by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP11: Robocop (1987) & Upgrade (2018): Synchronisation by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP06: Ghost In The Shell (1995) & The Matrix (1999): The Y2K Bug by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E06: Event Horizon (1997) & Pandorum (2009): The Horror Of Space ft. Mike Muncer host of The Evolution Of Horror Podcast by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP01: Metropolis (1927) & Blade Runner (1982): Worlds Of The Future by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP07: Alphaville (1965) & Tron (1982): A.I. In Control by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP08: Silent Running (1972) & Wall-E (2008): Moved By The Mechanical by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP04: Short Circuit (1986) & Wargames (1983): Fun & Games by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E02: Frau im Mond (1929) & Moon (2009): What will we find up there? by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E08: Interstellar (2014) & 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984): Revisiting The Odyssey by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Time Travel E04: Planet Of The Apes (1968) & Demolition Man (1993): Cryogenics by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP16: Star Trek Special: Data & The Doctor by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP09: Bicentennial Man (1999) & A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): The Pinocchio Problem by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP14: Battlestar Galactica (2004) & Westworld (2016): TV Special with Rhianna Dhillon by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP02: The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) & 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): The Faceless Machine by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E07: Sunshine (2007) & The Wandering Earth (2019): Saving The Planet by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Time Travel E11: Back To The Future Part II (1989) & Primer (2004): Personal Gain by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space E12: Star Trek Special: Warp Drives & Wormholes by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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DEVS - Episodes 1 & 2: Mini Series by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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A.I. EP15: Ex Machina (2014) & Her (2013): What's really in there? by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Time Travel E01: Introduction: What To Expect This Series by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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Space EP13: Conclusion: The Space Awards Show by Journey Through Sci-Fi
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