It’s impossible to talk about SF without discussing Isaac Asimov. Rob and Clive tease out some of the themes and ideas in the Robot books, and we find out if CycloMedia knows or cares about the Three Laws Of Robotics.
We have the feeling this’ll go to a two-parter….
CycloMedia’s love for Chuck Wagner is coming out. He’s landed us with a forgotten classic in America 3000, a film with more hairspray than would be allowed in any movie after 1989.
Prepare for lumpen sexism and clunky, ill-thought out satire… and that’s just from Rob and Clive!
Why yes, you can enjoy the whole thing on YouTube. Please to enjoy.
A film that Rob couldn’t finish, a film that Clive hated. Coming out of the Avengers debacle, looks like CycloMedia isn’t going easy on us.
Join the hapless crew of the Ulysses, why doncha, as we try to find something nice to say about 90s time-travel clunker A.P.E.X.
Hey, why should we suffer alone? Come join the “fun.”
Ok, it’s just not funny any more. Yet more Avengers. This time the… let’s say below par adaptation of the classic 60s movie, starring two miscast main leads and Sean Connery in a role that contributed to his decision to retire from the world of films.
Hoo boy. You can almost feel the air of underwhelmage in this one.
Here’s the trailer. Looks like fun, eh? Don’t be fooled!
No, we’re not done yet.
Rob and Clive explore the slick, surreal and sexy world of The Avengers: the John Steed version, that is. Rob gets hot under the collar about a certain leather outfit, and Clive forgets who’s wearing the kinky boots.
Bowlers and brollies at the ready, Listeners!
The A To Z Of SFF respectfully dedicate this episode to the memory of Brian Clemens, whose creative stamp was all over The Avengers and so much great British genre TV.
Ok, Cyclo Media is REALLY on an Avengers tip.
This week, Rob and Clive dip their toesies into the very deep water of Marvel’s Avengers comics. From Doctor Druid to The Secret Wars, we cover it all.
Brace yourself, listeners. It’s about to get cosmic.
CycloMedia is clearly on an Avengers tip.
Rob and Clive pick apart Joss Whedon’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron, rant about the character that should be in there, and find out that it’s not smart to laugh at the idea of AI rights.
And a quick peek at what we’re on about here:
Of the spate of superheroing movies that cluttered up the early part of the 21st century, Joss Whedon’s Avengers Assemble was among the best.
With a little urging from Cyclomedia, Rob and Clive look back at this underappreciated gem.
Oh, and while we’re at it…
Akira. The word that for many fans of a certain age describes Japanese anime. Kinetic, violent and surreal, the film and book still has the power to shock, move and excite.
Rob and Clive explore the film and its continued relevence to anime culture.
Warning: contains excessive yelling of the names “Tetsuooooo!” and “Kanedaaaa!”
And if you need a gentle reminder of what we’re yabbering on about, the whole thing is on YouTube…
INPUT ERROR: Scanning of additional data banks indicates that crew members Rob and Clive failed to mention RONALD SHUSETT as one of the credited writers on ALIEN. A key collaborator with Dan O’Bannon, the pair would go on to adapt the Philip K Dick short story ‘We Can Remember It For You Wholesale’ into another landmark Sci-Fi movie: Total Recall (also credited on that movie as writers: Jon Povill; Gary Goldman).
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PUNITIVE ACTION INITIATED…
So, it turns out we missed out on a vital piece of data when talking about Alien. Consequence: three weeks in the space doldrums on a diet of sprout protein and beans.
The atmospheric controls have been taking a hammering, I can tell you.
CycloMedia has started talking to us again, and has challenged us to improve his knowledge of Automan.
Because if there’s one thing we hate talking about, it’s obscure 80s SFTV from the master, Glen A. Larson.
Cursor, draw me the Autocar…
and while we’re at it, let’s check out some Automan action!
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