Silver Screen Podcast/Hit or Miss: Star Trek Podcast

Cinema Classics Number 3 - "Open the pod bay doors, HAL."

Hide any bones, unplug your computers and don't go near any mysterious monoliths, because this month we're looking at perhaps the definitive science-fiction cinema classic; Stanley Kubrick's 1968 opus '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Joining mission commander Mike Wilson on Discovery One are crew members Ken (on special assignment from The Comfortable Spot Podcast) and Sandy (veteran mission specialist). They'll be talking Arthur C. Clarke, artistry, ambition, existential questions, classical compositions and much more. So sit down calmly, take a stress pill and join us on our...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 16 - Neo-Tokyo is about to EXPLODE...

Cult Classics returns to the world of animation this month as we take a look at the 1980s seminal anime and adaptation of the Otomo 1982 manga classic, Akira. DK is joined by co-host Mike, Silver Screen regular Tobi and newcomer Rick to discuss Manga adaptations, tentacles, and of course that bike.

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Series 5, Episode 6 - "I'm just going to be sneaking over here."

Oh no, those dastardly Romulans have finally gotten D.K. They got sick of his insults and now he's off for "re-education", or at least sitting this episode out. This is also the last episode before we take a short mid-series break. But worry not, Captain Mike has recruited two fine guests; returning from our earlier "Unification I & II" review is Allison. She's joined by first-time guest, long-time fan and epic "audience response" contributor Justin. They'll be discussing, this can't be right, a nice...

Episode 70/Monster Crossover Part 1 of 3 - "The island is the one thing that's kept him isolated. If he leaves, Godzilla will come for him. There cant be two alpha Titans." I

t's the fight of the century. The Eighth Wonder of the World vs The King of the Monsters. Ape vs lizard. Everyone vs giant robot. Yes, in honour of the release of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (in cinemas now) we're taking a look at it's immediate predecessor. Mike is hosting, ably assisted by fellow monster enthusiast D.K. They're joined by returning...

Series 5, Episode 5 - "When you've got to hit the bondage club at 8 but destroy the Enterprise at 9."

Those sneaky Romulans are at it again! This time, they've got a secret plot to blow up DS9 and destroy the Bajoran Wormhole. And worst of all, they're asking Kira & Odo some very personal questions! It's up to a random, time-jumping Chief O'brien to stop the tragedy, because sure, why not? That's right folks, we're looking at the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Visionary". Mike is, as is usual, in the Captain's chair, but is joined once...

Cinema Classics Number 2 - "You're tearing me apart!"

Welcome back, classic movie lovers, to the second episode of our new series looking at the legendary films of yesteryear. This time we're moving from 1940s Casablanca to 1950s Los Angeles, USA. That's right, we're looking at director Nicholas Ray's seminal coming-of-age cultural milestone 'Rebel Without a Cause'. Mike is joined once again by co-host D.K, along with special guest Laura Smith-Brese. The trio discuss the performances and tragic legacies of star James Dean, the representation of different genders' growing-up experiences played out by Dean and...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 15 - "Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes...The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!"

Heads up cultists, it's not your typical episode. This time Cult Classics is coming at you with a special bonus episode to celebrate the release of Frozen Empire. Join DK and his guests Mike, Mike (no that's not a typo) and Suzanne as they suit up to talk all things Ghostbusters. What's that you ask? A Blockbuster on Cult Classics? Indeed. Call it fate, call it luck, call...

Series 5, Episode 4 - "Villains in the Trek franchise are notoriously hit or miss. No pun intended"

Well, last week in our continued look at Romulan-themed stories we reviewed the start of Spock's quest to unify the Vulcan & Romulan people. This week we warp ahead to the 32nd Century to "discover" the fruits of his labour: a unified Ni'var! That's right, we're looking (appropriately enough) at the Star Trek: Discovery episode "Unification III". Regular crew Mike and D.K are here, and it's a Discovery review so you know we once again roped in Disco superfan...

Series 5, Episode 3 - "I'm not expecting Spock to come out dressed as Joseph and his technicolor dreamcoat but to put him in those shoulder pads..."

🎶 Party Spock is in the house tonight! Hoping Romulans will soon unite. But Sela steps out of the light. Now Picard is saying... "screw that". Troops are Vulcan shuttling.🎶

So sorry. But it's hard to keep these intros fresh after 5+ series. That's right folks, today our Romulan-focused "sen-sors" lead us to a review of a very special crossover two-parter of Star Trek: The Next Generation, entitled "Unific...

"D.K's Cult Classics Episode 14 - "Long live the fighters!"

It's the 40th anniversary of David Lynch's Dune, so what way to celebrate than taking a deep dive into the world of 10,191. Does it still hold up? Join DK, Sandy and Angela as they head back to Arrakis to talk all things Spice. After all, an epic movie deserves an epic discussion.

Don't miss it. After all, the Art of Kanley is still very much alive...

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Edited by Nick.

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