Episode (247) Animated Sci-Fi Short THE LAST PASSENGER

Episode 247 of the EYE on Sci-Fi introduces 'The Last Passenger,' a stunning 3D animated short film by Hernan Dvojak. This family-friendly film features a service robot exploring a deserted spaceship in deep space and making an extraordinary discovery. #unrealengine #animation #scifishort

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Episode (246) Award-Winning '80s-Influenced Sci-Fi Short SLICE OF LIFE

This episode of the Eye on Sci-Fi podcast delves into the fascinating world of ‘Slice of Life,’ a short film created by two filmmakers passionate about 1980s sci-fi cinema.

Without using CGI or digital animation, they construct a dazzling, cyberpunk dystopian environment reminiscent of classics like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Alien.’

In the short, we follow a man's desperate quest to buy a ticket off-planet amidst high stakes and gritty challenges. #scifi #scifishort #80sscifi

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Episode (245) Sci-Fi Short Film SPIRAL

Episode 245 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast features the remarkable indie sci-fi short film, ‘Spiral.’ Set in an alternate history where the Cold War escalates to nuclear war in 1983, the plot follows a Soviet cosmonaut stranded in space who connects with a young woman in an Australian outpost. #scifi #shortfilm #sciencefiction

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Episode (244) BackTrack: Sci-Fi Short Film GREYS Starring Taye Digss And Michael Ironside

This episode revisits our coverage of the sci-fi short film GRAYS. A young man is determined to find out the truth surrounding the mysterious death of his father. After being admitted into a top-secret military base where his father worked, the man has an unearthly encounter that will change his destiny forever. This gripping and compelling short film also features appearances by fan-favorite actors Taye Diggs and Michael Ironside. #scifi #shortfilm #greyaliens

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Episode (243) BackTrack: Sci-Fi Short Film I.R.I.S.

This episode revisits our coverage of sci-fi short film I.R.I.S. In the short film, a near future is revealed where a network of advanced, nanotech-powered drones provides constant global surveillance - all under the supervision of an A.I. code named I.R.I.S. The world seems posed to experience a greater era of peace and security - until the unthinkable happens. #scifi #shortfilm #ai

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Episode (242) Sci-Fi Short Film SEED

Episode 242 of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast introduces ‘SEED,’ an animated sci-fi short film by Mark Molnar. The short film follows a robot that crash lands on a desolate planet. There, it begins seeking a powerful, ancient artifact hidden within the interior of the planet. When the robot discovers the artifact, something extraordinary happens. #scifi #shortfilm #animation

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Episode (241) Sci-Fi Short Film SHE

This episode of EYE ON SCI-FI podcast explores the poignant and beautifully produced sci-fi short film, 'SHE,' set in a futuristic, abandoned London in 2091. The film follows two service androids as one starts to question her programming and begins to long for a life beyond her designated duties. The episode also discusses the film’s striking cinematography and impactful storytelling.

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Episode (240) BackTrack: Sci-Fi Short Film EXILE

This week’s episode revisits our 2020 review of the gripping sci-fi short film, EXILE.

EXILE is the story of a sheriff and his teenage daughter who discover a trespasser on their farm. When they confront the intruder, the confrontation takes on an unexpected and mind-bending turn. #scifi #shortfilm

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Episode (239) Spectacular CGI-Animated Short THE PANTHEON

In this episode of EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast, the host reviews 'The Pantheon,' an awe-inspiring, indie, digitally-animated short film by director Han Yang. This film, set in the age of black magic, features a furious battle in an ancient temple between two fierce warriors. The prize? A space crystal that unlocks a portal to another world. #fantasy #cgi #animation

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Episode (238) Sci-Fi And Fantasy Films That Should Never Be Remade Part 4 0f 4

Leave this sci-fi comedy classic be! | Image credit: Dreamworks Pictures

This episode of Eye on Sci Fi podcast conclude our four-part series on sci-fi and fantasy films that should never be remade by discussing the iconic sci-fi comedy film, Galaxy Quest. Released in 1999, Galaxy Quest features an impressive cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman. The episode explores the film's unique premise of actors from a defunct sci-fi TV series being recruited by real aliens, its cultural impact, and why it remains a modern classic. Listeners are encouraged to watch this must-see film and check out the special 25th anniversary edition. #galaxyquest #startrek #scifi

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Episode (237) Sci-Fi And Fantasy Films That Should Never Be Remade Part 3

This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast dives into part three of our four-part series on sci-fi and fantasy films that should never be remade, rebooted, or re-imagined. This installment focuses on the original Star Wars trilogy—'Episode IV: A New Hope,' 'Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back,' and 'Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.' We discuss why these films are perfect in their original form and address the changes made by George Lucas in later editions. #starwars #scifi #sciencefiction

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Episode (236) Sci-Fi And Fantasy Films That Should Never Be Remade Part 2

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Episode 236 of EYE ON SCI-FI continues a four-part series on science fiction and fantasy films that should never be remade. This episode focuses on the enduring impact and significance of the 1999 film 'The Matrix.' The host discusses their initial reluctance to watch the film, why it became a cinematic masterpiece, and the compelling reasons against remaking it.

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Episode (235) Sci-Fi And Fantasy Films That Should Never Be Remade Part 1 Of 4

Episode 235 of the EYE ON SCI-FI podcast kicks off a new four-part series highlighting sci-fi and fantasy films that shouldn't be remade, rebooted, or re-imagined.

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Episode (234) Top 5 Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Shows Of 2024

Happy New Year! This episode of the EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast, episode 234, reflects on the top five science fiction and fantasy TV series of 2024 - and why they should be on every fan's “must-watch” list. #scifi #fantasy #television

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to EYE ON SCI-FI Podcast

01:08 Reflecting on 2024's Top Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV Series

02:08 Avatar The Last Airbender: A Successful Adaptation

04:27 Fallout: A Retro-Futuristic Post-Apocalypse

06:21 Agatha All Along: A Magical Marvel Spin-off

07:37 Supacell: Superpowers in South London

09:37 X-Men '97: A Nostalgic Continuation

11:23 Closing Remarks and Announcements

Episode (233) Sci-Fi Short Film NEVEN

This episode introduces the remarkable sci-fi short film ‘NEVEN.’ The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by global war, focusing on Peter, a young man with Down Syndrome, who forms a touching friendship with a robot named NEVEN. #scifi #shortfilm #downsyndrome

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