Episode – 91 – In Time

Space Brains - 91 - In Time

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… Continue reading Episode – 91 – In Time

Episode – 90 – The Blob

Space Brains - 90 - The Blob

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… Continue reading Episode – 90 – The Blob

Episode – 89 – Infinitum: Subject Unknown

Space Brains - 89 - Infinitum Subject Unknown

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 UK’s first lockdown.   The Space Brains talk about the techniques and symbolism used by Matthew in what is… Continue reading Episode – 89 – Infinitum: Subject Unknown

Episode – 89 – The Day The Earth Caught Fire

Space Brains - 89 - The Day The Earth Caught Fire

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… Continue reading Episode – 89 – The Day The Earth Caught Fire

Episode – 87 – Salute of the Jugger

Space Brains - 87 - Salute of the Jugger

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… Continue reading Episode – 87 – Salute of the Jugger

Episode – 86 – Ben Young

Space Brains - 86 - Ben Young

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… Continue reading Episode – 86 – Ben Young

Episode – 84 – Archive

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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… Continue reading Episode – 84 – Archive

Episode – 83 – Extinction

Space Brains - 83 - Extinction

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… Continue reading Episode – 83 – Extinction

Episode – 82 – Elysium

Space Brains - 82 - Elysium

Elysium Elysium 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… Continue reading Episode – 82 – Elysium

Episode – 81 – Chappie

Space Brains - 81 - Chappie

Chappie Chappie is a 2015 American dystopian science fiction action film directed by Neill Blomkamp and written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. It stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Ninja, Yolandi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, and Sigourney Weaver. The film, set and shot in Johannesburg, is about an artificial general intelligence law enforcement robot… Continue reading Episode – 81 – Chappie