Red Wine & Sci-fi: Recent Episodes
MCSFO
Guest hosts takes an in depth existential look into some of the most thought provoking science fiction films and tv series!
In part 2 of our love/hate/love relationship with the Predator fims we asked ourselves what was it about this new PREY movie that worked where all others after the first film, including the crossover films, failed.
- Also how much the creature actors Keven Peter Hall, Brian A. Prince and Ian White who play the Predator, contribute to this franchise!
- Fun Facts: How James Cameron is tied to both the Alien and Predator universe!
- How PREY may influence other sci-fi horror and thriller films.
- The decision to have the actors speak in a present day English accent, while offering a Camanche sub-titled version.
This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the Producer of Prey, Jhane Myers! Check out a video clip of that interview on *MCSFO Youtube page. The full audio interview is available on our Sci-fi Creative Corner podcast show!
In conclusion of this episode:
- We give our final thoughts on Prey and the franchise.
- Similarities and different acting approaches.
- The accuracies of the Europeans and their presence in the film.
- What do we want in the next Predator film and who should direct it!
This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the Producer of Prey, Jhane Myers! Check out a video clip of that interview on *MCSFO Youtube page. The full audio interview is available on our Sci-fi Creative Corner podcast show!
In this 3rd part we discuss:
- The pros and cons of the Predator's mystique and the ambiguity of their backstory.
- How the Girl Warrior trope is used in many sf horror films.
- If it's necessary to connect future Predator storylines and characters more often.
- How PREY connects to Predator 2.
This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the Producer of Prey, Jhane Myers! Check out a video clip of that interview on *MCSFO Youtube page. The full audio interview is available on our Sci-fi Creative Corner podcast show!
A group of six break down this franchise from Predator to PREY! In this episode we talk about:
- How the 1980's political, cultural and social climate influenced the first Predator movie.
- Although it's one of the most beloved alien characters, we discuss how the look of the Predator reinforced negative stereotypes.
- Fun facts about the characters and the franchise.
- How will PREY influence the next Predator film.
This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the Producer of Prey, Jhane Myers! Check out a video clip of that interview on *MCSFO Youtube page. The full audio interview is available on our Sci-fi Creative Corner podcast show!