logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2024
51m 47s

Humanity’s reaction to an alien invasion...

Netflix
About this episode
Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion ponder the existential question of how humanity might react to an impending alien invasion, and take a look at how Will’s story is affecting the Oxford 5.   Director Jeremy Podsewa unpacks the emotional journey of Will's story, and describes the intricacies behind filming the paper boat sequences.   Elsewhe ... Show More
Up next
Apr 2024
The science behind the Staircase Project & season recap with 3 Body Problem’s showrunners
Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shift their gaze to the stars, as the Staircase Project gears up to take flight. Rounding off this season of the 3 Body Podcast, Jason reconnects with showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, to discuss the impl ... Show More
52m 18s
Apr 2024
Cults and The ETO & capturing the Panama Canal sequence
Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shine a light on the mysterious world of the ETO. Minkie Spiro, one of 3 Body Problem’s directors, opens up about filming one the series’s most harrowing scenes and the moral quandary that unfolds in its wake. Maggie and Jason a ... Show More
53m 7s
Apr 2024
Secret government organizations & exploring the characters of Da Shi and Tatiana with Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly
Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion tackle the shady world of clandestine government operations, and put Wade’s actions under the spotlight. Cast members Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly, who play Da Shi and Tatiana, join Maggie and Jason to discuss the complexities ... Show More
49m 42s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Episode 36 ALIENS with New 2024 Introduction
On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha repost their discussion on 1986's ALIENS from Episode 36 of the show with a new introduction in honor of the release of ALIEN: ROMULUS. This seminal James Cameron film features the return of Sigourney Weaver as Ri ... Show More
1h 52m
Jun 23
28 Years Later with Alex Garland
The last time acclaimed writer-director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War, Annihilation) appeared on Script Apart, he told Al about his desire to quit directing temporarily and focus on writing – you know, like in the early days of his career. Well, it doesn’t get much more lik ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2019
"Channel 5” Season 5 Episode 14 'Fear the Walking Dead' Review
Our hosts @iamtimothymike @kristaflentje @aprilwhisenhant and @bennyjadams talk about the latest episode of #Fear. Our group still searching for a new location to call home, Al continues her footage for their documentary and our group is backed into a corner by The Settlers putti ... Show More
49m 37s
Aug 2024
Episode 33 ALIEN with New 2024 Introduction
On this REPOSTED episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha bring you their discussion and breakdown of 1979's ALIEN from Episode 33 of their show in honor of the release of ALIEN: ROMULUS. They've recorded a brand new introduction for this one and look back o ... Show More
1h 37m
Dec 2024
'Dune: Prophecy' Episode 4, and the 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer
Mal and Jo are back to talk about Episode 4 of ‘Dune: Prophecy’! But first, they break down the trailer for Season 2 of ‘Severance.’ They talk about what they’re most excited about from the trailer, and theories for the season (7:25). Then, they dive into 'Dune' by discussing six ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2023
Leave the World Behind with Sam Esmail and Luke Greenfield (Ep. 451)
Director Sam Esmail discusses his new film, Leave the World Behind, with fellow Director Luke Greenfield in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the changes he considered when adapting the book to screen, working with the Obama family as prod ... Show More
43m 1s
Apr 2018
This Island Earth | Monster Attack Ep. 118
Jim examines another all-time favorite as he selects Universal - International's 1955 Sci-Fi classic "This Island Earth," starring Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex reason, Russell Johnson and Douglas Spencer. A strange man recruits several of the Earth's top scientists to work on ... Show More
44m 55s
Aug 2024
Alien: Romulus
Yet another ALIEN movie has arrived. We've got resident ALIEN-obsessed friend of the show Joel back to react accordingly to 2024's version of our favorite 70s sci-fi horror thriller suspense film. THIS WEEK in the VIP: APOCALYPSE NOW! Sign up at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/ ... Show More
52m 44s
Oct 2024
The War of the Worlds: HG Wells' Martians in 1953
As always there are spoilers ahead! If you want to read the full show notes you can click the episode on this page and scroll down. Description: After the classic film The Day the Earth Stood Still we move forward to 1953 and yet another Alien invasion. This time the aliens are d ... Show More
53m 52s
May 2023
'Mrs. Davis' Just Wants You to Be Happy
As tech companies assure us AI is here to help and not to eradicate humanity, the Peacock series ‘Mrs. Davis’ explores what happens in a world where AI really does deliver on that promise. Executive producers Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof join Sam to talk about how they combi ... Show More
38m 55s