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Sci-fi fansFeb 14, 2022
missunderstood villains #movietalk #villans
Are some villans truly bad? lets discuss.
"Box Office Busts: Exploring Recent Movie Flops" #movietrivia #moviesthatbombed
n this special episode of Sci-Fi Fans, we shine a spotlight on the cinematic misfires and box office blunders of recent years. From big-budget disasters to high-profile flops, join us as we dissect some of the most notorious films that failed to live up to expectations. From ambitious reboots to ill-conceived adaptations, we delve into the reasons behind their downfall, exploring everything from production woes to critical reception. So grab your popcorn and brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride through Hollywood's biggest flops, as we uncover the lessons learned and the cautionary tales that continue to shape the landscape of modern cinema.
"Kaiju Konundrums: Unraveling Godzilla vs. Kong"
In this episode of Sci-Fi Fans, we embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the monster verse as we dissect the colossal clash of titans in "Godzilla vs. Kong." Join us as we analyze the epic battles, explore the mythology behind these iconic creatures, and discuss the film's impact on the future of the franchise. From the awe-inspiring special effects to the underlying themes of power and humanity, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to unravel the mysteries of this cinematic spectacle. So grab your popcorn and prepare to roar with excitement as we dive deep into the world of Kaiju Konundrums!
Clash of the Titans movie trivia
Clash of the titans started in 1981 the orginal film has been a beloved film for decades. Suprisingly though it never got a equal instead it was remade in 2010. And then a sequal was made in 2012. Here I present to you some fun facts about these films.
interview with Aaron Ryan author of the “Dissonance” series
Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.
He is the author of the “Dissonance” series, part one is avalible now. But what is it about?
Cameron “Jet” Shipley was there when they arrived in 2026. He, and everyone else, lived through the next decade and a half, learning to hide. Learning to never make a sound. Learning the most important rule of all:You just..don’t…look.
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How and why did the 1979 film Alien efect pop cultre?
Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the history and far-reaching influence of the 'Alien' franchise on the world of cinema. Join me as we explore the birth, growth, and enduring legacy of this iconic series. In this video, we'll trace the origins of the 'Alien' franchise, from Ridley Scott's groundbreaking 1979 film to its expansion into a full-fledged saga. We'll delve into the compelling characters, the evolution of the Xenomorph, and the thematic depth that has kept audiences captivated for decades.
Mutants Unleashed: Exploring X-Men (2000) & X2 - The Evolution of Superhero Cinema
Join us on a nostalgic journey through mutant history as we dive deep into the iconic X-Men film series of the early 2000s! In 'Mutants Unleashed,' we revisit Bryan Singer's groundbreaking X-Men (2000) and its epic sequel X2 (2003), exploring the evolution of superhero cinema through the lens of these legendary movies.
Get ready to relive the excitement, the drama, and the groundbreaking moments that made the X-Men franchise a cornerstone of modern superhero storytelling. We'll analyze the characters, the casting choices, the special effects, and the impact these films had on the genre, as well as their place in the wider X-Men cinematic universe.
Whether you're a die-hard mutant fan or just curious about the origins of the superhero movie craze, 'Mutants Unleashed' promises to be an engaging and informative podcast that will take you back in time while celebrating the enduring legacy of X-Men (2000) and X2. Join us as we discuss mutants, mayhem, and the magic of superhero cinema!"
delve into the world of Wolverine #marvellegends #wolverine #xmen #biography
Wolverine is a character who defies categorization. He is a warrior, a philosopher, a lover, and a loner. His rugged exterior hides a compassionate soul, and his brutal combat skills are matched only by his capacity for empathy. So, delve into the world of Wolverine, from his creation to the big screen. Just who is the man who walks the razor's edge between humanity and savagery, and discover the layers of complexity beneath that iconic cowl.
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Behind-the-Scenes: Delve into the making of the Harry Potter films the deathly hallows 1 and 2
Behind-the-Scenes: Delve into the making of the Harry Potter films The the deathly hallows 1 and 2.
Whether you're reliving your favorite moments from the books and movies or discovering the enchantment of Harry Potter for the first time, this video is a must-watch for every witch, wizard, and Muggle alike.
Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more magical content, and share this video with your fellow Potterheads. Alohomora the door to a world of wonder and let's embark on this incredible journey together and discover more fun facts from the wizarding world.
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Things you didn't know about the order of the phenix and The half blood prince #HarryPotter #Hogwarts #WizardingWorld
Behind-the-Scenes: Delve into the making of the Harry Potter films The order of the phenix and the Half blood prince
Whether you're reliving your favorite moments from the books and movies or discovering the enchantment of Harry Potter for the first time, this video is a must-watch for every witch, wizard, and Muggle alike.
Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more magical content, and share this video with your fellow Potterheads. Alohomora the door to a world of wonder and let's embark on this incredible journey together and discover more fun facts from the wizarding world.
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Things you didn't know about the prisoner of Azkaban and The goblet of fire #HarryPotter #Hogwarts #WizardingWorld
Behind-the-Scenes: Delve into the making of the Harry Potter films The prisoner of Azkaban and The goblet of fire.
Whether you're reliving your favorite moments from the books and movies or discovering the enchantment of Harry Potter for the first time, this video is a must-watch for every witch, wizard, and Muggle alike.
Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more magical content, and share this video with your fellow Potterheads. Alohomora the door to a world of wonder and let's embark on this incredible journey together! #HarryPotter #Hogwarts #WizardingWorld #Potterheads #MagicalAdventure#JourneyToHogwarts
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Harry Potter movie trivia
Harry Potter movie trivia part one
raiders of lost movie trivia #movietrivia #harrisonford #indianajones #StevenSpielberg
Adventurous, dashing, and never shy of danger, Indiana Jones isn't just an archaeologist, he's an icon! this is part two of digging into this legendary series, and unearthing some rare and antique facts you might not know. Hold on to your fedora! It’s time to explore the world of Indiana Jones once more!
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Indiana Jones the first quest for trivia! #IndianaJones #movietrivia #funfacts
It is hard to believe this franchise began in the 1980's with the release of Indy five just around the corner, So. I thought it would be nice to delve into how the iconic franchise stated. staring Harrison Ford Indiana Jones showcases George Walton Lucas creative imagination.
trivia from middle earth continues with the two towers and then the return of the king #middleearth #thehobbit #tolking #movietrivia #lordoftherings
The final part of my middle earth series. More movie trivia from the world of the one ring. I cover the two towers, and the return of the king. Do you know these facts from middle earth?
#middleearth #thehobbit #tolking #movietrivia #lordoftherings
The Hobbit and the Fellowship of the Ring are discussed in this week show. #lotr #thehobbit #podcast #movietriva
This week I talk about The battle of the five armys and the Fellowship of the Ring. Find out about Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson as well as the cost of making the films back to back.
trivia from middle earth starting with the Hobbit #middleearth #thehobbit #tolking #movietrivia
Lets venture to middle earth and behind the scenes of the Hobbit. Peter Jackson gave us one of the best trilogys with the Lord of the Rings, and then returned to give us the Hobbit. Do you know these interesting facts about this treasured story and book?
James Camerons Titanic movie trivia #titanic #movietrivia #anighttoremember
James Cameron has smashed box-office records and Titanic was one such film, but did you know what links the 1997 telling of the fated ship with 1958's A night to remember? find out in this weeks episode.
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Janet Gaynor and Charlie Chaplin movies are featured in this weeks episode #CharlieChaplin #AStarIsBorn #TheGreatDictator
A Star Is Born has been remade four times, but in the podcast I talk about the original string Janet Gaynor and Fredric March the I talk about The Great Dictator staring Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard enjoy the show.
Citizen Kane and Brief Encounter movie trivia #movietrivia #NoëlCoward #OrsonWelles #alltimeclassics
In this weeks episode I talk about two classic films that helped move cinema forward. Citizen Kane was quit controversial with its themes and was almost banned. while Brief Encounter was a early British romance. I talk about box office numbers and highlight interesting behind the scenes info.
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Julie Andrews and her best films #JulieAndrews #TheSoundofMusic #MaryPoppins
Julie Andrews is more than an actress, her career is inspiring and her movies rank in the top 10 of most charts. so it is only fitting that I talk about her most iconic movies The Sound of Music and of course Mary Poppins. Both movies have had success in the west end and Broadway. Enjoy the episode.
Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz movietrivia #thewizardofoz #JudyGarland#humphreybogart #casablanca #movietrivia
staring; Humphrey Bogart · Rick Blaine ; Ingrid Bergman · Ilsa Lund ; Paul Henreid · Victor Laszlo ; Claude Rains · Captain Louis Renault Casablanca is about Rick, a nightclub owner in Casablanca, agrees to help his former lover Ilsa and her husband. Soon, Ilsa's feelings for Rick resurface and she finds herself renewing her love for him.
the Wizard of OZ launched the career of Judy Garland and moved movie making forward in so many ways. but do you know these fun facts from behind the scenes? The Wizard of Oz #movietrivia #thewizardofoz #JudyGarland
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The godfather part 1 and Gone with the Wind movie trivia #didyouknowfacts #clarkgable #thegodfather
movie trivia from The Godfather.
staring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Diane Keaton.
The godfather part 1 #movietrivia #thegodfather #didyouknowfacts #1972movies
And Gone with the Wind
Starring Clark Gable Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland.
Gone with the Wind won eight Oscars and set the bar in many ways for movies. but do you know these fun facts?
Gone with the Wind #didyouknowfacts #clarkgable #oscarwinning
Big trouble in little china V Willow movie trivia #willow #movietrivia #funfacts #popculture
This week I talk about Big Trouble in Little China and Willow. what was the budgets and box office figures? Also discover which film was written especially for one actor? find out this and more.
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Tom Cruise and Top Gun feature in this weeks episode #topgun #Tomcruise #movietrivia #podcast
Tom Cruise movies are the subjects in this weeks episode. And you can't talk about Tom Cruise with out mentoring Top Gun. I also talk about Cocktail. find out how well these movies did at the box-office and who didn't want to be in one of these films but had no choice. Enjoy the show.
trivia from two 80's movies The Lost Boys and the Goonies #movietrivia #thelostboys #thegoonies
In this weeks podcast I talk about two 80's movies that should be on everyones watch list. The lost boys. A movie about vampires and moving to a new city. And The Goonies. A movie about being young and having an adventure, whilst discovering a lost treasure that could save where you live. Enjoy the show.
Author interview Lawrence Goodman
When a young boy is abducted in the night. A Rookie journalist sets out to discover the sinister truth.
Lawrence Goodman is a self published comic book writer, his first book "Gray Cells" is out now. Find out his thought process and how he managed to publish his book. Where did the idea of the frog man come from?
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Horror films. #horrormovies #johncarpenter #Movietrivia
Horror films have spawned many franchises from "A nightmare on Elm Street" to last house on the left. It iw without doubt I can't talk about horror movies with out mentioning "The Shining" or "screen". Join me as I go behind some of Horrors best.
The problem with Kenobi Review #kenobi #starwars
The problem with Kenobi Review #kenobi #starwars Why I feel Kenobi fails to be entertaining and a missed opportunity.
A triple header episode. Planet of the apes, source code and The Batman trivia. #thebatman #planetoftheapes #movietrivia
In this week episode I thought I would bring you three movies Planet of the Apes from 1969 source code 2011 and this years smash hit The Batman.
find out the budgets of each film and what happen behind the scenes. who returned for the remake of planet of the apes in 2001 what did Robert Patison do in the bat suit? find out this and more on Sci-Fi fans the podcast.
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Alien3 30 years on. Trivia and recap #alien3 #movietrivia #cultmovies #1992 #30thanniversary
In 1992 Alien3 came out and was not well received. But over time I think it has matured into a cult classic. in this episode I recall going to the premier and delve behind the scenes. I didn't know the extent of Fox's interference into production until recently so its no wonder it turned out the way it did. Listen as I give you an insight of the difficulties Fincher had which iconic scene nearly never made it!
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Star Wars Celebration 22 trivia and episode 9 review. #starwars #starwarscelibrationday22 #themanderlorian
Welcome to Star Wars celebration day 2022. In this episode I talk Disney Star Wars and rerelease my review of episode nine that was a YouTube video. Enjoy the show and may the force be with you.
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Robocop movie trivia #Robocop #35thanniversary
Jurassic park trivia
with Jurassic park dominion out sonI thought Id look back at where it ll began in 1993! A paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose. staring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough.
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May the 4th Star Wars trivia #mayrthe4th #starwars #movietrivia
I was only 2 years old when Star Wars came out, I don't remember the first showing much but I do remember The Empire strikes back! and obviously The Return Of The Jedi. As it is May the 4th (ish) I thought I would talk to you about the film that started it all and is still influencing movies and Sci-Fi to day. and did you know Obi-Wan Never says the line May the force be with you??
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The Fifth Element movie trivia
This week I take you behind the scenes of a French Sci-Fi classic, and cult film. what was it that made Gary Oldman sign on? how long it Bruce Willis take to decide he wanted in? also how much did it take at the box office. Will there ever be another film or will the Fifth Element remain a stand alone movie??
In this special episode I talk to Comic Book creator Ian Sharman. Author of Alpha Gods #comicbook #iansharman #indiauthor
Ian Sharman is a writer and artist, working mainly in comic books, and living in the South East of England.
He is the managing editor of Orang Utan Comics, editor in chief of Markosia, writer of Alpha Gods, Hero: 9-5, Hypergirl and The Intergalactic Adventures of Zakk Ridley, and has also done freelance inking and lettering work for the likes of AAM/Markosia, Slave Labour, Top Shelf, Image, Marvel/Panini and BBC Books
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John Candy tribute #jhoncnady #spaceballs #stripes
John Candy is one of my favourite actors growing up he stared in many great comedy's but unfortunately his life was cut short and the promised sequels never happened. In this episode I cover the life and death of a comedy master. R.I.P John Candy
Spiderman no way home trivia #spiderman #nowayhome #movietrivia
The MCU continues to dominate the box office. but did you know this film almost didn't get made? Also how much time Tom Holland had off between filming Now way home and uncharted? who walked round on set in a cape so his appearance didn't get out? find out this and more as I delve behind the scenes of the biggest film of 2021
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behind the scenes of Superman #superman #Christopher Reeve #Gene Hackman #movietrivia
superman was the first successful super hero movie with ground breaking effects and catapulted a then unknown Christopher Reeve to stardom. in this episode I talk about budgets, cast salary's, and delve behind the scenes of Superman.
Superman is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. An international co-production between the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Panama and the United States, it was supervised by Alexander and Ilya Salkind, produced by their partner Pierre Spengler and written by Mario Puzo from a story by Puzo, and is the first installment in the Superman Film Series.
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Rocky (1976) movie trivia #Rocky #SylvesterStallone
Rocky is one of my favourite films a true underdog story, so lets go behind then scenes of the film that saved Stallones dog.
A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. staring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith.
Catherine Mary Stewart Maggie from The Last Starfighter interview. #thelaststarfighter #reddeadredemption #movietrivia
From, Night of the Comet and The Last Starfighter to Readdead Redemption Catherine Mary Stewart's career has spanned more than 30 years and over 50 different productions, from film to television and theatre, to Video games. Catherine moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and soon landed a contract with Days of our lives, originating the role of Kayla Brady. During Catherine's tenure with the soap opera, she was cast in the lead role of Maggie Gordon in The Last Starfighter (1984). listen as we discus her career and what it was like filming a classic film with a timeless characters. But will there be a Last Sarfighter 2??
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Power Rangers trivia #PowerRangers #AmyjoJohnson #90stvshow #trivia #didyouknow?
staring Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Kerringan Mahan and Barbara Goodson just to name some of the cast. Mighty Morphine Power Rangers went on to become a TV phenomena. In this weeks episode I take you behind the scenes and reveal some of the secrets behind this show.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie trivia #harrypotter #jkrowling #DanielRadcliffe #RupertGrint #EmmaWatson
In this episode I delve behind the scenes of the third tale in the Harry Potter universe.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, based on J. K. Rowling's 1999 novel of the same name. Produced by Chris Columbus, David Heyman, and Mark Radcliffe and written by Steve Kloves, it is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and the third instalment in the Harry Potter film series. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The film follows Harry's third year at Hogwarts and his quest to uncover the truth about his past, including the connection recently-escaped Azkaban prisoner Sirius Black has to Harry and his late parents. With Prisoner of Azkaban, production of the Harry Potter films switched to an eighteen-month cycle. Cuarón was selected as director from a shortlist that included Callie Khouri and Kenneth Branagh
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea trivia #disney #kirkduglas #20000
20000 leagues has a couple of movie firsts find out what they are and who made there movie debut, and who taught Kirk Douglas how to play the banjo. As I take you behind the scenes of Disneys 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
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Dobby has come to warn you Sir. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie trivia #harrypotter #movietrivia
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie trivia and behind the scenes.
Directed by Chris Columbus and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, based on J. K. Rowling's 1998 novel of the same name. Produced by David Heyman and written by Steve Kloves, it is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the second instalment in the Harry Potter film series.
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day trivia #T2 #LindaHamilton #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #movietrivia
In this weeks episode I talk about possibly the best sequel ever Terminator 2. Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 American science fiction action film produced and directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the script with William Wisher. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.
movie one liners part 2 #aliens #movietrivia #oneliners #ArnoldSchwarzenegger
Everyone knows a movie oneliner this is part two of movie one-liners from Aliens, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others. Let me know if your favourite is in this weeks episode.