The Sci-Fi Wise Guys: Recent Episodes
Anthony and Christopher
An insight/comedy podcast where two unqualified friends break down and riff on straight-to-stream sci-fi and fantasy films. Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as they aim for art but land in comedy.
We recap the final two episodes of Lower Decks Season 4. Does it hold up? Will Chris' predictions come true? What is going on with Mariner? Is everyone just a puppet?
We travel back to 1978 to discuss James Cameron's first foray into film making! Deep sci-fi lore, miniatures, and living room sets: everything you need to be successful!
We go (back) to the future with Jason Vorhees as our horror (in SPACE!!!) capstone. Jason destroys a spaceship and a space station using nothing but his machete and the idiocy of his victims.
Do our Lower Deckers cave to the pressure and danger of an ever encroaching moss? Find out on this clip show/flashback episode that really isn't either!
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys revisit the Doom franchise with it's original cinema entry. DOOM is really just a homeless man's Aliens, but we get an interesting performance from Karl Urban and Dwayne Johnson as two actors of the same (alleged) height interact with each other on the same set.
AI is the phrase of the day as the crew of the Cerritos (and the galaxy) deal with the ramifications of their computerized challengers!
Horror in Space returns with another fundamental entry in the Sci-Fi Horror subgenre! Corporate greed and poor decisions almost waste the entire crew of the Nostromo.
Captain Freeman flexes her diplomatic muscles and manages to put one over on the Ferengi while our Lower Deckers each experience some growth. Platonic growth that is. (No, seriously, strictly platonic.)
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys hearken back to a simpler time. Practical effects, interesting cinematography, and fantastic outfits. In many ways the progenitor and inspiration for many sci-fi horror films. Mario Bava shows us how it's done!
We join the Cerritos crew as they escort some Betazoid "diplomats" and experience chaos!
We kick off Horror in SPACE!! month with the cult classic Event Horizon! Horror or horrible? A capable cast tomb raids a ship lost in an experiment gone wrong! Who rescues the rescuers?
Well, I say, in this live recording, we try to discuss Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 4, Something Borrowed, Something Green but mostly just repeat jokes! We learn how certain members of the Cerritos deal with their past and feelings! Pirate weddings, Mark Twain, bridal kidnappings, and more!
We're back to the land down unda, as the Sci-Fi Wise Guys revisit the Wyrmwood franchise. A sequel with returning actors, motifs, and more Mad Max!
We join the crew of the Cerritos as they perform tech support and escape from Black Mountain in this live show review of Lower Decks S4E3!
What's in the box? Don't do it, trust us! You'll lose your family, your job, and your ship!
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys revisit a nostalgic masterpiece as a capstone to Turtles Month. Turtle Power!
On the 39 and a half anniversary, we look back at the Turtle's 25th anniversary celebration! The Ninja Turtles come up against....the Ninja Turtles in this dimension bending crossover extravaganza!
Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we sample the animated various Ninja Turtle cartoons! We try to highlight the differences and celebrate the similarities!
More turtles in time!? Mystical mayhem ensues when Casey Jones travels to the past and helps the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles learn about teamwork and family.
Rogue's galleries converge as the Ninja Turtles arrive in Gotham after tracking down the Foot Clan. Can the caped crusader see eye to eye with four teenage turtles?
The Turtles are back! We kick off the 39 and half year anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with our thoughts on their latest big screen offering! Do these new heroes in a half-shell live up to the hype? A stunning new art direction and excellent voice acting leads this character driven story towards a new audience.
We bring JTRO July to a close with the back half of Corona House! Ghosts, consent, time travel, and the true meaning of "badussy" are all explained!
JTRO July continues with the first six episodes of Corona House! Aging reality TV star The Lobo is stuck in quarantine in Australia. Can he survive the boredom? Can he survive a new roommate? Can he survive...Corona House?
We return to the Temple of JTRO and drink deep from the waters of Mt. Bitch. Is this the end of our hero and his film series? It leaves us wondering, 'what the duck?'
We got deep in the Outback with this Aussie action horror flick. Some twists and turns keep this show on the road straight towards the Ozpocalypse!
We cap off our most recent crop of short films with...this thing. Kristian Nairn doesn't hold back this story but it certainly doesn't successfully tell its story.
We take a cheese fueled nostalgia trip back to Angel Grove. A bittersweet reunion of the cast and IP shows us why this show was beloved.
We travel to merry ol' England as Lockwood and Co pits literal children against ghosts that can kill them. Who ya gonna call?
Joseph Roberts shows the world how to create a world and tell a story in less than 5 minutes. This Science Fiction short film checks every box for the Sci-Fi Wise Guys!
We watched another movie that's actually a sequel with aliens invading Earth. It's more than just a coincidence folks! It even has a Star Trek alum in a commanding role! And it's totally not stealing The Matrix series naming convention!
We return to the Outback with another zombie film! Featuring some stunt performers turned actors, it's aggressively shrugging zombies versus black ops operators with infinite ammo!
The first and possibly last Dragonlance adaptation! Using somewhat outdated animation technology was either a stylistic or budget related choice, but a fantastic voice cast brings this story to life!
Someone came to the table and said "Let's be bad guys." We travel with Grayson and his evil party of really bad people to stop an even worse person from being evil. The writers discover something called "character growth" along the way.
Somehow they greenlit this sequel! The Sci-Fi Wise Guys stand outside the party and see if it's worth joining. At least it's more dungeon than dragon.
The first (un)successful adaptation of the Dungeons & Dragons IP to film form. The good guys have no real plan while Jeremy Irons' hams it up as the Big Bad Evil Guy and Bruce Payne as Blue Lips is the ultimate hench.
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys dive into the newly released sequel, BackSpace Returns! How much movie is too much movie? How many jokes can you squeeze into 6 minutes? Can lightning strike twice? Do all robots curse? Are blackholes and whiteholes related? Where do the blackholes actually go? This sequel gives us more of the good stuff.
The ability to create and tell a story in less than 5 minutes is on full display with this short film. Compelling robots and a somewhat generic looking sci-fi setting leave us wanting more!
An interesting spin on a now familiar formula. Alice in Borderlands brings us to a "game show" where if you lose, you die. Can these three delinquents make it out with no continues?
It's the season 3 premier of The Sci-Fi Wise Guys and were reviewing the listener suggested Monsters of Man! This independently produced and distributed film follows a team of humanitarian workers being chased by killer robots in southeast Asia.
For our season finale, we watched the show that everyone else is raving about! Is The Last of Us the best video game adaptation of all time or just another zombie show?
Our first foray into David Cronenberg's extensive filmography is a visual spectacle and absolute trip. Mr. Cronenberg isn't for everyone, but we see if it's worth not changing the channel.
A listener suggested we watch this so we did. Are these female warriors bad enough to survive the apocalypse?
This...movie comes direct from the directorial mind of Clown of Slipknot. Government sanctioned murder or someone's idea of Robocop with less cybernetics? You be the judge, jury, and executioner.
The gladiators are back and worse than ever! We go deep into the Sci-Fi Wise Guy archives to review a sequel to one of the first episodes ever recorded!
After the disaster that was the Willow TV series, the Sci-Fi Wise Guys go back to the original Lucasfilm cult classic! We journey with Willow as he tries desperately to not be responsible for a baby.
The long awaited (maybe) follow-up to the cherished 1988 underrated classic Willow! Does this show have the juice to revitalize and expand upon the mythos of the original? Do modern dialog and fantasy elements mix? The Sci-Fi Wise Guys debate.
We join Wednesday and other days of the week as we dive into this new Addams Family joint. Brought to you by Tim Burton and scored by the amazing Danny Elfman, this show answers the basic question: Where would an Addams go to school if they attempt to kill someone in a swimming pool with piranhas?
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys treat themselves to a night at the movies and some Christmas cheer with Violent Night! Santa Claus gets a bit more hands-on with his naughty list in this feel-good action romp.
John Carpenter's first feature length film debuts on the Sci-Fi Wise Guys. How did a low budget short film launch one of the most influential careers of all time? Join us and find out!
Peter Strauss channels Charlton Heston cosplaying as Han Solo as he goes to rescue Andie Walsh in this low budget Star Wars/Mad Max mash-up. Add a dash of chapter-like adventure and a smidge of Mars red sand, and you've got our movie! Should this movie be exiled to the Forbidden Zone? You'll have to judge for yourself!
We wrap up Season 3 of Lower Decks and share anecdotes about voting in a hardware store!
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys don't settle the classic "nostalgia trip vs sequel" debate while discussing Hocus Pocus and its sequel! Does the new movie stack up to one of our childhood favorites?
Creepy nebulas and poorly designed sci-fi lanterns abound in this possibly true ghost story from Star Trek: Voyager!
Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Chief O'Brien starts a long tradition of being utterly abused by the Deep Space Nine writing staff in this excellent conspiracy episode!
Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
We continue Spocktober with the crew of the Enterprise-D getting abducted in their sleep! Are Bolians all bald or not?
Music: Dank Halloween by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Star Wars' latest entry onto the small screen is different than the others we've had so far. Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as they discuss how middle management makes everything terrible.
We start Spocktober with the first Star Trek episode ever aired! A shape-shifting salt vampire threatens the crew of the Enterprise!
As the first live action series starring characters from the Tolkien mythos, is The Rings of Power able to establish itself amongst the prestige TV competition? The Sci-Fi Wise Guys debate.
Have you ever wanted to watch a movie in which a llama commits several acts of murder? Well, the universe has answered your call! This low - and I mean LOW - budget film takes places in Midwesteria, USA and involved several extreme close ups of....people's mouths.
We continue our season long review of Lower Decks and we are doing it in such a way to give us as much content as possible. Live Long and Prosper!
Sly makes his live action debut on the Sci-Fi Wise Guys! An original story about super-powered persons that was turned into a graphic novel and then a movie! Did you predict the twist before we did?
Resident Evil makes it's first appearance on the Sci-Fi Wise Guys! We analyze and determine what makes a show great and how this show is terrible. Confusing choices and okayish acting abound. Plus Lance Reddick steals the show!
Lower Decks is back! Mariner takes matters into her own hands in order to exonerate Captain Mom! Tuvok, Bozeman, Montana, and Sci-Fi Wise Guys royalty make an appearance in the season 3 opener!
Jamie Foxx is back on Netflix! This time he teams up with Snoop Dogg and Dave Franco to take down vampires in sunny San Fernando!
Another graphic novel adaptation on Netflix? Cosmic consequences and converging story lines bring this dark and dreary story to life. What are dreams made of?
If you told us that a new "Predator" movie would be released straight-to-stream on Hulu with a bunch of no-name actors, we'd be very skeptical. Luckily, we were wrong and this film is great! Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys and we hunt for more hidden gems like this one!
Kel (with one 'L') and Chris from Podcast SG-Fun joins us for their inaugural episode! We discuss the 1994 sci-fi classic, Stargate, while poking holes in its logic and comparing it to the TV shows that followed.
Join Kel and Chris on Podcast SG-Fun as they re-watch and breakdown Stargate SG-1!
The third entry of The FP Cinematic Universe is an interesting construct in modern film-making. What happens when the world restrains you? Do you get creative or just give up? Bear witness to an actor/director/writer/producer making a movie no matter what obstacles they overcome. Also, The JTRO himself jumps on Twitter to add commentary to our commentary on his movie!
A special guest for a special show! We bring on Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast to discuss the second half of Strange New Worlds season 1! Does the back half of the season hold up?
Check out the Scarif Scuttlebutt podcast at https://twitter.com/scarifpodcast
Jason Mamoa makes yet another appearance with Wolves! A "horror" movie that asks a lot of questions about the plot, but doesn't seem to have any answers. Confusing performances and questionable makeup choices are the fleas we can't shake.
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys are joined by Tod from the excellent Spies Like Us Podcast! They discuss the strengths and flaws of the 2012 Total Recall remake!
Be sure to check to join Anthony and Chris on the Spies Like Us Podcast as they discuss the 1990 original as well!
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We go back to the well for possibly our last (at this time) John Suits movie. This graphic novel adaptation asks the questions: "Who are you really?" and "What the heck did I just watch?"
Our second year finishes up with our anniversary live stream! Watch as we start out strong and finish out even stronger!
Our mid-season breakdown of Strange New Worlds episodes 2-5 comes with some bangers and hijinks. We visit a new (old) enemy and get a cliche out of the way early on.
NOTE: Chris had a battery back-up go out mid-episode, so there may be some high-pitched beeping at times. This is to be expected. You are not hearing things and your tinnitus is (hopefully) not acting up. If the beeping noise persists after you've listened to this episode, consult your physician.
We return to...Tatooine again! This time Obi-Wan is in the driver seat as he navigates his current life. We see what having a full time job sucks the life out of everyone, including Jedi Masters!
Dr. Langford I presume? We explore the latest entry in the Stargate franchise. Does nostalgia ruin the new hotness?
Vignettes or anthology? A series of "shorter films" make up this sci-fi movie that opens the door on what might happen if aliens visit. Different perspectives and choices frame the plot(s) and characters. Open up and let the aliens in!
We've been here before, but not here. Strange New Worlds takes us back to the past again with Christopher Pike in the captain's seat. Can this new show carry the spirit of Star Trek forward?
David Hewlett reunites with Jason Mamoa to bring this well dressed horror b-movie to life. Being stranded on a prison ship lost in space can drive any AI crazy right? When you die in VR do you become a program?
Ryan Reynolds and half of the MCU unite in this semi-feel good/semi-terrifying look into the past of the future. Time travel is bad, okay?
We continue our tour of the old masters of sci-fi with this interpretation of War of the Worlds. Never thought we'd miss Tom Cruise.
Moby Dick meets Event Horizon with a pinch of cyberpunk in this Ahab-lite indie film. The Sci-Fi Wise Guys hopefully do a better job of catching the plot than this ship of misfits does catching a space dragon.
Homage or home movie? Zillafoot gives a glimpse into the films and film making "techniques" of the old Kaiju movies from Japan.
Our short films finale is at hand! Steampunk and...kinda steampunk round out our theme! Interesting effects, camera angles, and acting! German and Finnish rule both the skies and the crime underworld!
Names you can't pronounce, bad acting, "charred" forests, and a masked Doug Jones make for a confusing journey in this student film sequel.
All aboard the short film train! Next stop, robots! We discuss effects, ethics, and...robots!
Actions speak louder than words in this double header of alien abduction short films from Italian filmmaker Andrea Ricca! What would you do if the greys visited your home? Do they come in peace? Do you?
Is this a book worth reading? Certain chapters seemed to be pulled from other works, but the Western-style influences have never been more prevalent in this anti-hero's tale of loss and "redemption".
Jason Mamoa stars in another show that lets him show off his acting and action skills. In the land of the blind, the sighted person is king? We debate interior decoration and enhanced senses when the blind lead the blind.
Invasion's pilot episode gives us an inside look at various people's lives before an alien invasion. Does this episode do enough to hook us into this new Apple TV+ show? Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we determine the best way to confront your spouse.
Tom Hanks makes his Sci-Fi Wise Guys debut in this touching story about humanity and the lengths we go to care for our loved ones. This post apocalyptic tale shows us who we are and what we are capable of.
We start off the new season right with our first Asimov joint. Foundation brings us to the future by diving into Science Fiction's past with some of his first short stories.
For our one year anniversary, we re-edited and uncensored our first episode as a Patreon exclusive. Now it's available for all to listen! Nothing goes according to plan in 3022, but everything goes according to plan for us! Thanks for all your continued support.
In the first and possibly last Franchise Friday, the Sci-Fi Wise Guys discuss and break down their thoughts on the Matrix franchise films!
Merry Christmas! In our appropriately topical movie, the holiday crew must brave dangerous and unneeded obstacles in an effort to save Father Christmas.
We watched our first Dust short film, Nano! Short on time and long on implications. What happens when the government has unprecedented oversight into your personal life and choices? Also what happens if it's in a sci-fi short film?
Sureal for real? You decide if this mashup of Samurai and Western films from Sino Sono makes...any sense at all! Nic Cage returns with a slew of actors who you may or may not recognize!
We watched the new Cowboy Bebop! Two bounty hunters travel across space to get and make ends meet. Who's end do we meet in this live action adaptation?
Hang with us as we discuss settling into a new house, Thanksgiving plans, and the pilot for Wheel of Time!
Enchanced gives us a slightly different take on "powered" people. This time they are on the run from not just the government, but one of their own! Former soldiers are forced out of hiding and into the fight.
We finish the Mythica saga with Mythica: The Godslayer! No gods? No kings? No problem! The journey finally ends for our crew. From motley to respectable in five films. What we perceive to be the end might actually be the start! All the threads finally wrap up in this capstone movie.
We streamed the box office hit, Dune! Ornithopters and sand worms? Does this movie have franchise potential? Does the movie ever do anything? The spice flows slowly in this reboot of sci-fi royalty Frank Herbert's masterpiece.
More new Trek is here with Star Trek: Prodigy! Is this the first Star Trek show that is marketed towards a younger audience? Does it stack up against it's more "mature" brethren? Interesting cast choices and set pieces give us hope!
The final entry in Two SPoOoOoOky month is here with Todd and the Book of Pure Evil! High School student Todd wants to be a metal god, don't we all? This underrated show gives us some laughs and lessons. Anthony fills us in on FP Fest festivities!
The second episode should have been the pilot. Canada strikes from the shadows once again with another sci-fi vampire apocalypse show!
The final episode for season 2 ends on a cliffhanger head-fake we did not anticipate. Mass Effect makes an appearance as we discuss our predictions for next season. Cerritos Strong!
Two Spooky Month continues with Syfy original, Wynonna Earp! Y-know-na or Win-OWN-a? You decide as we celebrate her 27th birthday and her gift is the ability to kill revenants! We also see some of the worst henching ever discussed on our podcast!
We check out lower deckers on 4 other ships! Everyone has a friend except for Boimler, but that won't stop him from living his Moon dream as he searches for his bridge buddy!
We watched Netflix's adaptation of V Wars! Various titles don't seem to hold back this adaptation. Are they vampires or vampire-adjacent? Is this the era of comic books/graphic novels turning into visual entertainment media?
Clip show or References R' Us? Pandronians get canonized as the Cerritos' crew must switch places and complete some simulated drills. Who's duties are more difficult? Which are more rewarding?
We watched the FX on Hulu original Y: The Last Man! We already saw what happens when there are no women, now we see what happens when there is... one man! (Almost) Everyone with a Y chromosome dies suddenly, but not until the end of the pilot. Join us as we dive into this post "event" disaster sci-fi romp!
This episode combines two classic plot lines and manages to provide us with the best classic Trek episode so far! We also forget to stop recording after the outro. Is there good Mexican cuisine in the mid-west?
We watched our first (and probably last) Paramount Plus original, Infinite! Just like the inexorable march of time , we find another bad Sci-Fi movie! A few great performances can't stop this ship from sinking and Mark Wahlberg doesn't even notice the water coming into the boat.
Another week, another Lower Decks bonus episode! This episode is full of questions! Which Star Trek character do you want to see make a cameo? Will Boimler ever become captain? Are the Mark Twain episodes of The Next Generation good or bad?
We watched the Shudder exclusive Blood Machines! This visually stunning entry into the sci-fi genre explores new territory! This mini-series is heavy with themes, synths, and green screen and isn't shy about any of it!
Another year, another Star Trek Day! Join us as we discuss the trailers for the upcoming shows and then remember that an episode of Lower Decks came out!
We continue the Mythica series with Mythica: The Iron Crown! Marek and company take the last piece of the Darkspore on a road trip! Necromancers, demon assassins, and airship raids are but a few of the obstacles between them and the temple of the gods. Keep you arms and legs in the battle wagon at all times and don't drink the Darkspore water!
What is and isn't the truth? Rumor has it Beckett isn't who she says she is. Our heroes get caught up with the Ferengi on an away mission. Do any of the Rules of Acquisition get broken during Diplomath?
We watched the sequel to Episode 5, Occupation: Rainfall! We continue our resistance fight in the land down under! Matt, Amelia, and Jango Fett form a motley crew with Gary the alien as they rise up against the invaders. Along the way they get help from Ken Jeong and argue about war crimes in the face of extinction! Flash without substance and inconsistent CGI abound in this schlocky sequel.
Shaxs is back baby! How do bridge crew members return from the dead? Dr. T'Ana picks Tendi for a special mission and Beckett tags along.
We watched another movie with Bruce Willis on the cover, Cosmic Sin! This isn't a prequel to Breach, trust us. This B movie fills it's cast with plenty of veteran character actors who play their part in nearly wiping out a civilization!
Command styles clash as the Cerritos overseas a collection of oddities! Boimler's adventures continue on the Titan where we learn why people actually join Star Fleet.
The newest venture from the MCU is Loki. Explore the depths of narcissism! Join our favorite anti-hero as he attempts to find glorious purpose and along the way, maybe make a friend.
In the season opener of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Ensign Beckett begins clean-up duty for a planet post-Industrial Revolution. Tendi discovers something that could endanger Rutherford's cybernetic implants.
We watched the Prime Video original The Tomorrow War! Humanity's past hope is our last hope in this sci-fi action jaunt. Merciless monsters mash menacingly as time traveling conscripted civilians fight against impossible odds.
The DCEU lays the foundation on new territory. an James Gunn replicate past success? Is King Shark really a shark?
We watched the AWARD-WINNING short film, Simulation! This is a short film with some confusing story bits and a "villain" that is up for interpretation. Would you trust some random person posting binary on your social media pics? If so, take the red pill.
Our final entry in #JTROJuly is here with, All Superheroes Must Die 2: The Last Superhero! Part deux takes us out of frame and behind the film. Our brave journalist asks some charged questions on her way to the truth. Who is the Masked Man? What is the Ultima? Why won't this dude just eat the taco?
Get your FP merch and access badges to FP Fest 2021 at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fp-fest-2021 ! John takes Charge as the leader of this powerless group of superheroes. Diabolical traps and betrayal frame this sophomore effort from Jason Trost. Guilty conscience and existential questions add some mystery. We also ask the question, "What is pain?".
We continue #JTROJuly with How to Save Us! We trek down under to Tazmania in this psychological thriller. Radios and corpse ash are the two things we didn't know we would ever need at the same time. We walk several miles in their shoes as they teach us "How to Survive"!
We continued #JTROJuly with FP2: Beats of Rage! Back to back, beat to beat. Is AK-47 the true foe JTRO must defeat? Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we journey to the Wastes and back for Beats of Rage!
We watched the ultimate cult classic film, The FP! One town, two gangs, four feet, and some Beat Beat. Our podcast hosts take on a film revelation. From the mind of Jason Trost, we usher in #JTROJuly with the film that started it all.
We revisited filmmaker HaZ in 2036: Origin Unknown! Katee Sackhoff and artificial intelligence ARTI (clever) discover something on Mars. This story peaks and valleys like the red planet itself. If you can tell you're in a Turing Test, is it a good Turing Test?
We watched the short film Black Angel! What's with the British Isles and women near bodies of water? Join us on a quest with this formerly lost short film. Once shown before Star Wars, now available on YouTube!
Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys are we go back to the past and reminisce about our favorite and not-so-favorite media from our first year! We give out awards and list our top 5 in several categories. We can't thank you enough for tuning in each week!
We watched the Russian "Avengers" movie, Guardians! When a former scientist from the USSR returns and takes over parts of the Russian military, the only ones that can stop him...are well.... superheroes that he created!
We watched the comic book adaptation movie, Jiu Jitsu! It's Predator vs Mortal Kombat in this movie with Nicolas Cage on the poster. Come listen as we breakdown this action packed confusefest!
We watched Boss Level! Hulu offers up an interesting take on the "Groundhog Day" formula. All action and replaying the same day doesn't stifle this Frank Grillo vehicle. A cast full of surprise stars also fills in the gaps on what might otherwise be a derivative mess.
We watched the Nic Cage horror/comedy movie, Willy's Wonderland! Nicolas Cage comes quietly with his podcast debut. Grand conspiracies and fun horror tropes deliver us from Willy. Whatever you do, don't stay overnight in a family fun center.
We watched the new Netflix zombie flick, Army of the Dead! Zack Snyder blesses us with another zombie movie to pay homage to his directorial debut. Why are all the characters idiots? Bad decisions and great action highlight this trope filled heist film.
We watched Netflix's "historical" anime, Yasuke! Yasuke tells a story about a historical figure that takes...creative liberties. Excellent animation and action bookend this anime from LeSean Thomas.
We watched the pilot episode of Netflix original series, Shadow and Bone! In a world where being different isn't all that different from being different. A different girl becomes even MORE different when it's discovered that she is actually different from the other different people!
Mythica is back, and this time it's personal. Thane gets taken prisoner and the team must undertake a dangerous mission. Teela discovers some beetles that teach her "all you need is love."
We review and talk about Marvel's newest hit show. Does the world need to go back to the way it was? How high can this Falcon fly? How far is too far to change the world?
We watched MORTAL KOMBAT!!! We give our first impressions and decide if this was a flawless victory! Also, Kat's back with some bonus insight into gore, violence, and unnecessary plot lines.
We didn't watch Prometheus! Follow the crew of a rescue ship trying to solve a mysterious mystery. Does this movie deserve it's mythical name? What endless suffering must you endure before you figure out the solution?
We watched the indie, online miniseries, Continuum! Step into and out of logic with the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we try to figure out.....what the heck this is. Who, what, why, and when are just some of the questions we have! Where is Rachel Nichols?
We watched the indie cyberpunk movie, Virtual Revolution! This sci-fi flick takes us into the 'Verses. Huge virtual reality worlds where human beings can be whoever, whatever, or wherever they want. Who knew how useful a moat would be? The Sci-Fi Wise Guys log in and find out!
We watched our first listener poll movie, Tom & Jerry! What is and isn't considered Science Fiction? Some would say yes, others would say no. Find out what happens when an animated mouse and cat do battle in a prestigious New York (London) hotel. Can they overcome their base instincts and work together in a way that fills everyone's heart?
Help us celebrate First Contact Day! We get to talk about Star Trek and a few of our favorite things as we peel back the kimono a little bit for the other Trekkers and Trekkies out there! Let us know your opinions as well! Favorite ships, movies, and captains since that is what everyone else always ranks!
We watched the pilot for the Netflix original series, The One! One way or another, she's gonna match you. Does science go too far in this show about DNA matching for love? Brutal business decisions and secrets allow us to glean into the mind of a pioneer. Politicians and relationships - old and new - dot the side stories. Our hosts provide the most important relationship advice of all. Would you take a DNA test to find "The One"?
We watched the 2017 theatrical cut of Justice League! In the interest of fairness, we go back and reviewed the differences between Justice League 2017 and the Snyder Cut. Stunted characters and undeveloped plot mires this movie in mediocrity. We would recommend side-Steppenwolf'ing this one.
We watched the most anticipated straight-to-stream movie of all time, Zack Snyder's Justice League! The Snyder Cut is upon us and we geek out! Is two additional hours plenty of time to fix the 2017 release? Is this the epic comeback the DCEU needs? What is and what isn't canon?
We watched the much anticipated Zack Snyder's Justice League! Our full review is coming this Monday, but for now check out our initial thoughts and reactions in this short bonus episode!
We watched the sci-fi mockumentary The Beyond! In this curious project by Hasraf Dulull, we explore the limits of the human brain and our patience. Only human 2.0s can really handle the extreme conditions that The Void and this movie put you through. Does this film's anti-military message miss it's mark? Can this cast of relatively unknowns reach the outer limits?
We watched our first Marvel Studios joint! Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we jump on the WandaVision bandwagon! We add our opinions to the giant pile and point out all the things you already read about on Reddit!
We binged the Netflix anime series Pacific Rim: The Black! Another foray into anime for the Sci-Fi Wise Guys! Amazed how everything isn't upside down and confused by the plot twist, we drift into this action packed show! Are giant robots cool? Are giant monsters cool? Do we find the Jaeger Masters? The answer is "yes" in our first full season review.
We watched the Danny Trejo indie gem Cyborg X! Join us as we delve into the latest installment into the Cyborg Saga. Danny "I wasn't in any of the other movies" Trejo, you, and us go on a breathtaking thrill ride in the aftermath of AI taking over the Earth. This isn't Terminator, Singularity, The Matrix, or Age of Ultron, it's Cyborg X!
We watched the Netflix original The Midnight Sky! Is this a throwback to the sci-fi of yore? We go to the outer limits in this Clooney joint. When a mysterious catastrophe threatens all life on Earth, does Dr. Lofthouse save a crew on a dangerous mission to find sanctuary?
We watched the John Suits masterpiece Breach!
Take a trip to a new planet in this....movie! We join Yawn McClane on the last ship off Earth heading to New Earth. Tropes and plot rehashes abound in this trek through the stars!
We watched the Netflix original Outside the Wire!
Do androids dream of human death? We visit the Ukraine in this war time sci-fi action flick. Hawkeye makes his glorious return to the B-Roll Podcast with even more plot this time. Moral quandaries slapped us in the face in the 3rd act and we were not ready!
We watched the Netflix distriburiginal, Freaks: You're One of Us!
Wendy moonlights at Chop Pork Heaven while her superhero alter ego, "Wendy", takes a 16 year sabbatical after a mission goes wrong. After she stops taking her government mandated medication she gets her powers and groove back. But what makes a hero a hero? The answer: not a stupid name.
Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we move heaven and Earth in this sci-fi epic from China. Take a page out of Moving Planets: An Idiot's Guide when the Sun decides it wants to expand into our back yard. We lose sight of the plot and the Moon as our plucky group of nobodies save the day!
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys take a one way flight through this interesting and engaging Netflix original. What language do they speak in Belgium? How incompetent is airport security? Can a plane out run the sun?
Is this recall total? It's tropes vs one liners in this Mauro Borrelli joint! More a tech demo than actual B-Movie, the Sci-Fi Wise Guys find out that Kyle returns and pray at the altar of Snipes. The Hanar from Mass Effect make a guest appearance alongside Walter White’s kid.
East and East go East from the West in this sequel to Viy. Big stars and big effects don't bog down this swashbuckling fantasy adventure!
Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as they welcome special guest host Kat for their last episode of 2020! We breakdown and review the latest DC movie and discuss the many, many missteps in the DC Extended Universe. Thanks for supporting our podcast this year and into the next!
The Sci-Fi Wise Guys dig up a genre film that pays homage and pays off. We learn a valuable lesson: Teach a man to harvest, watch him get rich. Steal a man's harvest, he kills you and raises your daughter.
We debate how this might be a direct sequel to both the Lord of the Rings short films and the Bad Boys masterpiece trilogy. Will Smith stars as an LAPD officer partnered with an unblooded Orc on his first day back on patrol when all hell breaks loose!
In an America divided there is only one person who can save us: Nicola “Oh, she’s a vampire” Posener. The Sci-Fi Wise Guys discuss this Amazon series created by Simon Phillips. A new and seemingly unique entry in the vampireverse, this show just got renewed for a second season starting in 2021!
Are all serial killers bad? How far will one cop go to solve the mysterious deaths he witnesses? Join the Sci-Fi Wiseguys as we jump ahead every 9 years to find out what’s going on. How does the City of Brotherly Love stack up in cinema? Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Hard rock or hard miss? Pick a side already. Doom colon Annihilation meets the Sci Fi Wise Guys. Where is Karl Urban? Is this your ultra nightmare? Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
What a debut of the Valiant Comic Universe! We follow a ninja James Bond as he tries to save his best friend’s wife and kid. This web series turned feature length movie really impressed us! We also find reason number 258 why you don’t hench! Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
When a comet rains down some spooky and scary ash, one man decides to imprison his new girlfriend. How often can the word female be used? Was this movie too artsy? Is this movie romantic? Should they have worn masks? Where are all the tanks? Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Who knew that there would be no guardians and it was a spider movie? Believe it or not, the hosts! The biggest collab between Chinese and Australian cinema gets a punk rock director, but a muzak movie. Who survives? You decide! Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Into the basement and through the woods! We follow the Witch Hammer as he treks and tracks down a witch! A little slow and a little light on dialogue, Malefica nonetheless can impress.
Our first podcast episode sequel! How does it stack up? We swap out party members and travel to a lost city fabled to house a massive treasure! Over the bog and through Sand Henge we go!
We visit a family on the verge of nothing really happening. Going home is painful, so is watching this show! Can a likeable cast save this series from falling into the trope trap? What is the October Faction? Should you hunt under the influence? Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Power Ranger armor and Brazilian scientists abound! Let's see what happens when The Navy SEAL Team has to investigate a black ops base gone dark. Join the Sci-Fi Wiseguys as we debate blenders vs ill fitting suits! Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
The last episode of this season puts a lot of weight on personal relationships. Our family, our friends, our cybernetic enhancements, and robots! We find out how to navigate promotions and conflict in this action packed finale! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com/
In the penultimate episode of Season 1, Mariner discovers something about herself that changes the last 5 minutes of the episode. We also get to ask the question: "Is a Star Trek movie inside a Star Trek show canon?" How good of a skeet shooter is Da Vinci? Who would you skeet shoot with? Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com/
When the people need them, the gods will return for a final climactic battle, but is this what we need? We join a family headed to Edda to restart their lives. When do bad haircuts prevent us from becoming who we are supposed to? Join us as we try to sketch out the next few episodes from the pilot! Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Who deserves to die? Who deserves to live? Is the only way out to outsmart the game or the other players? How much special treatment do people deserve? Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we over-analyze a life and death game from the comfort of our office chairs! Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Our first fan film review! Join the sci-fi wise guys as we go were no-one has gone before! Where exactly is the asteroid belt? How many ships that aren't named "Enterprise" get destroyed? Can a good plot and zero monetary investment overcome okay acting and horrible sound quality?
At what lengths would you go to protect your family? This movie answers the age old question, what if you could switch lives with your siblings? We follow Noomi Rapace as she masterfully plays 7 different roles in the same movie! Join us in the dice-suhtopian future with unrealistic beauty standards and unsecured wireless devices! Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Is this a clip episode? Is Tendi really that good at fighting? What was REDACTED doing on the ship? If you’re a cyborg and you rebooted, are you responsible for what happens? We try really hard to answer these questions and more! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com/
Our first Korean language series! We explore Rugal, a story of a cop who does something very dumb and doesn’t expect there to be any repercussions! Learn how a man learns how to blind walk before he can blind run. We wipe the tears from their dry eyes as we determine South Korea’s hardware stores and local gun laws!
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It's episode 25! Join the Sci-fi Wise Guys as we give director John Suits a second chance! Do zombies eat people? Can you lock bus doors from the inside? What does a navigator actually do? Join us as we breakdown the found footage movie Pandemic and see who can find more continuity errors! Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
How much phase is too much phase? Tendi barks up the wrong tree with genetic research. We also get to find out if Mariner is an actual idiot or a tactical idiot. Join us as we explore the implications of Missouri to California migration and Warhammer 40k! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Is this another Another Life? How long is too long away from your family? We breakdown and discuss the science and emotions behind space travel within the Sol system. Hilary Swank leads a mission to the Moon, then to Mars! Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
What do you do when the Earth begins to reject humanity? Can a change in the gaseous makeup of our atmosphere really cause these problems? How many Party City’s does it take to fill up a hot air balloon? And ammonia doesn’t burn purple! Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Would you rather be stuck on the holodeck with Badgey or Barclay? Why would a core be a bunch of things instead of just one big one? We also spend way too much time on whether or not murder is murder. Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
We discuss the newest episode of Lower Decks and only get minimally off topic! Can true love be found in Starfleet? Mariner's experience says "no" but Bradward's parasite says "yes"! We also discuss continuity errors, felonies, and if Jennifer is an Andorian name! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
This has been described as Game of Thrones for children, is that accurate? We discuss some inverted tropes and the expectations of the “nobility”. Does killing shaman grant you mysterious abilities? Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
One man’s visions become the rest of the world’s reality in this Sci-Fi action film that asks some important questions about “humanity” and what that really is. Should you deserve a half-day after destroying some expensive equipment? Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
We are reaching the half-way point of the first season! This episode touches on how relationships on the USS Cerritos can impact even the most un-important assignments. Also, who just flies around the galaxy with Genesis fluid on board their ship? Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com/
Our first real “Science Fiction” pilot! Come along on the ride of another lifetime as the Salvare travels to the origin system of a mysterious alien artifact. If you were an alien species, would you communicate with pigeons or Mozart? Have we found the worst first officer in the history of first officers? Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
What happens when you try to combine Constantine, Charmed, and Buffy into a single movie? Our hyper intense lead broods and glares his way to the unknown reaches of Europe to stop The Four "Angels" of the Apocalypse. Dancing demons, confusing movie posters, and bad acting abound! Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Crystals vs Wood, two materials enter, only you can decide who leaves! We figure out exactly how much time you need to complete assignments on the USS Cerritos. Watch as we see the captain make her first real bad decision of the show. We also discuss how Riker doesn’t get in trouble when he dates other members of the crew.
Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
A Transformers fan and someone who knows who they are breakdown this new show from Rooster Teeth! Can this show hold the attention of its target audience? Do robots ever really die? Why are there six pedals when there are only four directions? We answer none of these questions and more!
Music: Nightchaser by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com
We get a gritty visit to New Orleans in this crime action movie about an illegal drug that offers its users superpowers for 5 whole minutes. Can JGL and Jamie Foxx save this from becoming Project Mediocrity? Come listen and find out what the worst superpower you could have is!
Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Who was the worst Star Trek: The Next Generation character? What rank is Chief O'Brien? Why does Starfleet change their uniforms so often? How many references did we miss that you didn't? We discuss all this as well as the second episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks episode 2 in this bonus episode! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Is the new CBS All Access adult animated comedy 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' as horrible as they say or are Star Trek fans just a sensitive bunch? We explore this strange new show and try to determine if it is worth the price of subscription. Join the Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we boldly go where several reviewers have gone before! Music: Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/
Several unearned Bond references don’t ruin this Sci-Fi romp from Netflix. Can our plucky team of Delta Force commandos bust these ghost-like foes? What happens when the CIA and DARPA team up? Listen in as our lead actor notices things around them that no one else does!
Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
For what seems like the 239th time this year, we are watching a show/film based on a comic book or graphic novel! If you have one of those and want to make a TV show or movie out of it, call Netflix. Tell them we sent you! A mysterious billionaire buys seven babies and tries to turn them into super heroes!
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This is Kingdom of B Movie heaven. The Sci-Fi Wise Guys learn all about how to film a castle. Why is peace celebrated by a tournament of gladiators fighting to the death? Questionable acting choices and great names wasted, Kingdom of Gladiators!
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
In a reimagining of the Arthurian legend, we find out who wielded Excalibur before Arthur. What is Nimue’s background? Why is she called a witch by a group of people who could be considered witches? Join The Sci-Fi Wise Guys as we delve into Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler’s illustrated novel adaptation.
Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
The Old Guard takes an interesting glimpse into immortality. Join us as we spend a lifetime discussing this movie as it reflects inward onto itself. Living forever sounds great, but there are some things that you will never forget.
Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
We continue Mr. Morten’s secret quest to join a not-so-secret secret society. Do you believe there are werewolves or what Jack sees? Only Jack and Pops can solve the mystery of the neophyte slayings.
Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Is this John Cusack’s best work? Does Terminator exist in this world? (The movie, not the robots) How does androgynous haircut’s t-shirt stay clean? We try to answer these questions and more in this twisted robot love story.
Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Warrior Nun tries to tell a story about a group of nuns who are also warriors. Does this first episode do enough to catch the attention of the common viewer? What’s the point of a B story if you don’t do anything? We are ordained to find out what this new show from Netflix is about.
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Is it possible to become a criminal mastermind in less than 2 hours? Do fairies actually have wings? We decide if this techno-magical story is fair or Fowl.
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
It’s Hell Week! We follow a young man during his first week of college and his not so secret attempt at joining a secret society. Will Jack join the Order? Will he find the English building? Will he kill baby Hitler?
Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
In Occupation, a resistance group from a rural Australian town well….resists an extraterrestrial occupation. Is 2 hours enough time to unravel all these plot threads? Join us as we break down battle tactics, montages, alien interrogation, Mary Sues, and Jango Fatt in Upside Dawn!
Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Hard reboot or hard pass? Join the Sci Fi Wise Guys as we get to know the Charmed Ones in a TV show not aimed at our demographic. We also discuss if the show’s message was too heavy handed, off base, or on target. #NotAllBrians
Music: Pulsar by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Our first fantasy film! The first entry in a quintet of independent films from Arrowstorm Entertainment. In this movie, we delve deep into magic, an “ogre”, every fantasy trope for rogues, and arrow counts!
Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
What would your superpower be? We debate Code 8, a movie that exists where it is almost illegal to be “special”. Robbie and Stephen Amell star in this Kickstarted action film that involves guns, drugs, and the right to live free.
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
In 3022, we dive into a future world where Europa, a moon of Jupiter is being colonized. How does the isolation of space and command incompetence impact the highly trained crew of a space station? Are we on a mission for humanity or hilarity?
Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com