Dystopia E17: Zardoz (1974) & Logan's Run (1976)

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Dystopia E17: Zardoz (1974) & Logan's Run (1976)

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May 19, 2022

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How can you grow old gracefully in a dystopia? This week James and Matt return to the 70s to take a look at two camp cult classics. Join them as they discuss Zardoz and Logan's Run. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK

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May 19, 2022

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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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Dystopia E17: Zardoz (1974) & Logan's Run (1976)

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