Silly Talks About Science Fiction

Rogue One is a peek into the dark underbelly of the Rebellion, it’s a dark and gritty look into a different part of the Star Wars universe then we've become used to. Let’s face it, we all know how this is going to end, but that didn’t make this any less exiting! We had a lot of fun making some new friends in the Star Wars universe and saying hi to some old ones- overall, it was a wild ride of a film! So, grab a glass of cold-ish Blue Milk and listen to this week’s podcast, in which we provide an in-depth analysis of the plot, characters, and potential consequences on future stories, and also discuss some things you may have missed and our favorite cameos from some of our Star Wars favorites.

Has it been a year already since we met Rey, Poe, and Finn? You betcha! So how did the film hold up after multiple viewings? We'll tackle the critics that said "it's just a remake of A New Hope," the Mary Sue rumblings, the plot holes, the twists, and our personal likes and dislikes. Join us in a galaxy far, far away for an journey back to the stomping grounds of our very first podcast, as we reflect on this film, one year later.

This week, we review the newest cinematic entry into the Harry Potter universe, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! What was silly? What creature was the cutest? What was different? What was referenced from the Potterverse we know and love? Why the hell was Colin Farrell in this movie? How about that cameo? What does the future hold for Porpentina and Newt? Accio Podcast!

In this podcast, we discuss major Fall TV shows that have aired this year and share which ones gave us all the feels and which ones left us cold. We will also admit to which ones still have a backlog on our DVRs and which ones we never got around to watching at all- like Falling Water- whoops! But, of what we did see, there was a lot of awesomeness! Join us, as we talk about Ghost Rider on Shield, Luke Cage cleaning up the streets, dragons, demons, aliens, blood, sex, robots, and more!

You know that guy, the one who just walked out of the airplane can without washing his hands? He's patient zero. And now, because of him, we're all infected. Let's hope that's not the case for you on your travels this holiday season! This episode, we will chat about our favorite virus outbreak movies and TV shows. After you hear about Containment, Contagion, Z for Zachariah, the awesomeness of Last Man on Earth, and our favorite, Stephen King's The Stand, you'll be running to the drug store to stock up on Purell and surgical masks! But, seriously, don't do that.

Are you ready to get strange? That's Doctor Strange- not the results of the 2016 Election. We absolutely loved the Doctor Strange movie so much that we dedicated this week's podcast to it. What did we like? Dislike? What cool things did we notice that you might have missed? We'll break down the movie in its entirety, sharing our offbeat insights, not just about this movie but the impact that Dr. Strange might have on future films in the Marvel Universe. Also- don't text and drive. Seriously.

This week's podcast covers awful product tie-ins for some of our favorite Sci-Fi, action and horror films. From creepy breakfast treats to disturbing toys and crappy games, you will wonder how people ever came up with this garbage! Or you might decide that a Star Wars themed toilet seat would be the best Christmas gift ever for Uncle Jimmy!

This week we're talking about shambling corpses who feast on brains! Nope, not Larry King- try again! That's right, zombies!! We will discuss everything from TV shows that didn't survive the outbreak, to indie zombie comedy movies, like Life After Beth, to big budget blockbusters, such as 28 Days Later. We'll also chat about zombie origins and the ways the undead awaken across different books, movies (like The Crazies and Cooties), and TV shows. How do you cure a zombie? How do your control a zombie? How does the Walking Dead fit into all of this? Who actually watched Fear the Walking Dead? Who knows, maybe you'll develop a taste for something new too?

Continuing with our new tradition of October Halloween podcasts, this week, we’re talking about our favorite ghosts in movies and tv. We are sharing with you our thoughts on ghosts who scared us and ghosts we were sad to see go. We have some favorites to introduce you to (or remind you of) from Beetlejuice, Odd Thomas, and the American Horror Story series, among others. We hope you will join us for our haunted podcast this week, because who doesn't love a good ghost story?

R-Rated superhero movies aren't a new thing, but with the success of Deadpool at the box office, will they become a major trend? What would a world be like with a R-Rated Iron Man, Spiderman, or Batman? In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of adding sex, blood, and vulgar language to our favorite movies. We'll also cover existing R-Rated superhero movies from the last 25 years.

Boo! It's October, so after you finish decorating your place with pumpkins, fake spiders, and sparkly skeletons, why don't you watch some scary movies? We’d like to offer you some spooky suggestions of movies that have scared us and our friends. Who knows, maybe you'll find something new that will chill you to the bone! Also, we'll talk about movies that were intended to be frightful, but wouldn't even scare our grandparents.

This week, we take a look at some of our favorite robot apocalypse movies and ask the question: "what happens if the robots win?" In addition to those breakdowns, we'll also ponder hypothetical situations; for example, what would Vicki from Small Wonder do if she brought forth the robopocalypse? Also, we will consider Bender, 'cause "kill all humans," that's why.

We've all been there, watching a disaster movie and- right before the Earth is about to face certain doom-something extremely stupid happens. Whether it's Windows 95 talking to an advanced alien operating system, surviving a nuclear explosion in a refrigerator, or coming up with a cure to a super virus in a few hours, we've all see examples of incorrect and downright ridiculous science. Join us today, as we take a look at our favorite examples of bad science in Science Fiction and action films, compiled from watching movies and scouring the Internet.

As our way of saying thank you for making our “2016 Fall TV Science Fiction Shows” podcast so popular we decided to do a short 15 minute follow up show to talk about a few shows that we missed. Thanks again for supporting the show and may the force be with you!

Fall is here! So, not only will your Facebook friends be posting pictures of Pumpkin Spice everything- but it also means that there are a ton of Fall TV shows to talk about. We’ll break down Fall Sci-Fi TV shows, new and returning, and tell you what we really think of them. Snuggle up with a cozy blanket and get ready for some awesome entertainment!

Our entire lives, we’ve always been interested in life out there. But what if they’re not out there in space? What if we find the aliens first? What do they look like? Why would they come to meet us? How would humans react? Do they actually exist? Take some time to check out our thoughts on extraterrestrial life and listen to our ruminations on some of pop culture's ideas about aliens.

This week we're looking at different ways to commute in our favorite science fiction movies, books, and TV shows. Do you really want your molecules scrambled over the air and reassembled somewhere else? What about super-fast trains, flying cars, cryofreeze, and space ships? We'll break down all kinds of imaginative ways to travel and compare them to real world situations.

The fall is upon us! We know about Dr. Strange, Rogue One, and Fantastic Beasts but what else is there? This week, we'll break down all the fall science fiction, fantasy, and horror movies to let you know if they're theater worthy, Netflix worthy, or a total skipsies. We're interested in some kids with powers, a couple on a 90 year space journey, and why they need to return to those woods in Maryland. What about you?

What happens when studios take your favorite video games and turn them into major motion pictures? Most of the time, they're total garbage! In part two of our games in film saga, episode 37 of Silly Talks About Science Fiction, we talk about the good and bad, but mostly bad, of video game movies. Of course, we'll talk about Mario Brothers; that should have been a given.

We think Jeffrey Goines said it best when he said “GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!” in 12 Monkeys. On Episode 35 of STASF we take a look at games that are featured in part of our favorite sci-fi movies and tv shows. Also we’ll discuss movies that are based off of games. And let’s ponder some fun questions about the movies and shows we are talking about- like, why did Zathura suck? Do you know what the monster chess game in Star Wars is called? And while Battleship was a horrible movie that didn’t need to be made, why do all the aliens in the movie look like Jeff? Do they know something we don’t?