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Journey Through Sci-Fi

Space Opera: Big Blue Aliens (Fantastic Planet & Avatar)

Nov 23, 2023

This time, we’re tackling Space Operas with BIG BLUE aliens, imperialism, and a dash of exotic flora and fauna on the podcast. First up is the 1973 psychedelic animation Fantastic Planet (or in French, La Planète Sauvage) from René Laloux, a film that offers a surreal and thought-provoking exploration...

Space Opera: Larson and Moore's Sci-fi Legacy (Battlestar Galactica 1978 & 2003)

Nov 9, 2023

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into one of the most significant Space Opera television series of recent years: Battlestar Galactica. We’ll be exploring both the 1978 original series from Glen A. Larson and the 2003 reimagining from Ronald D. Moore. We’re joined by Val Nolan, an academic and writer who has...