Feb 24, 2022
This week, we’re diving into the theme of enforcing the law in crime-ridden dystopian worlds by dissecting two iconic films: Mad Max (1979) and Dredd (2012).
We’ll start with Mad Max, the cult classic that launched a franchise, exploring how it portrays a world descending into chaos where law enforcement is as...
Feb 18, 2022
This week, we're joined by film researcher and historian Kevin Lyons to delve into two 70's cult classics: Rollerball (1975) and Death Race 2000 (1975). These films are iconic for their brutal depictions of dystopian societies where violent games are used as tools of control and entertainment.
Expect a deep dive into...
Feb 10, 2022
This week, we’re focusing on the powerful themes of uprisings and revolutionaries in dystopian cinema with V for Vendetta (2005) and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1973).
V for Vendetta tells the story of a masked revolutionary who challenges a totalitarian regime and inspires a nation to rise up against...
Feb 3, 2022
This week, we’re once again joined by Mike Muncer to tackle two of the most brutal dystopias ever brought to the screen: A Clockwork Orange (1971) and Battle Royale (2000). These films don’t shy away from the darkest aspects of dystopian society—whether it’s the ultraviolence and psychological manipulation in A...