Join hosts Quinn and James in this episode of "The Cosmic Chronicles Podcast" as they delve into the fascinating world of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and its cinematic adaptations, "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049." They dissect the themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and identity that run through these works, ... Show More
Dec 2023
Total Recall | Implanted Memories Reality Vs Illusion | Cosmic Chronicles Episode 11
More Cosmic Chronicles - https://linktr.ee/cosmicchroniclespodcastAs technology advances, the bridge between us and our technology becomes shorter and shorter. In the future humans will augment themselves with technology in drastic ways, constructed organs, cybernetic body parts, ... Show More
48m 18s
Sep 2023
The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’
The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss all things science fiction. First, they cover Brian Duffield’s new film, ‘No One Will Save You’ (4:33) before turning to Gareth Edwards’s ‘The Creator’ (14:58) starrin ... Show More
1h 34m
Feb 2022
The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick - A Corpse in the Square, and No One Cared
If you’re old enough you may be surprised to discover that this short sci-fi story was written by a man whose work you have enjoyed on the big screen for 40 years! His 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” became the 1982 movie Blade Runner, Starring Harrison Ford, Ru ... Show More
43m 46s
Mar 2024
Is Science Fiction the New Realism?
Science fiction has historically been considered a niche genre, one in which far-flung scenarios play out on distant planets. Today, though, such plots are at the center of our media landscape. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, a ... Show More
50m 15s