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"You are different from them and they are afraid of anything different. And what people are afraid of, they try to destroy." " EX-TER-MI-NATE!" The 'Hit or Miss: Doctor Who' series is about to be invaded by those dreaded Daleks! To celebrate the official launch of our first Doctor Who podcast series we're revisiting an old upload originally recorded for our sister podcast, Silver Screen. We're loo...

Cinema Classics Number 14 - "Rosebud..." In this bumper-length episode of Silver Screen Cinema Classics, host Michael Wilson is joined by an all-star panel to tackle arguably the biggest film ever made – Citizen Kane. With guests Nita (Sci-Fi Queen), John Adams, and Robert Lunt, the group explores the groundbreaking 1941 masterpiece from Orson Welles, renowned for its revolutionary storytelling, c...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 34 - "There's a man on the wing of this plane!" April Fools! For this month's episode of Cult Classics, DK has crossed over to the fifth dimension to take a look at the 80's cinematic iteration of the Rod Serling Classic Twilight Zone: The Movie. Join him and guests Adrienne, Neil and Michelle as they discuss the controversial production and try to ascertain just what l...

Episode 78 - "This stretched my empathy to the max, looking for the good in this." Section 31 Classified Review (A Therapy Session in Disguise). Welcome to the Hit or Miss debriefing, where we dissect 'Star Trek: Section 31'—and, boy, do we have some truth bombs to drop like a Droom doll from an airlock. Join Michael, Nita, Justin, and Mary as we attempt to give this recent Star Trek Paramount+ mo...

Episode 110 - "Can you offer me proof of your existence? How can you, when neither modern science nor philosophy can explain what life is?" Welcome back, to a mind-bending, futuristic episode of Silver Screen Podcast. We’re activating our thermoptic camouflage and diving deep into the cybernetic world of 'Ghost in the Shell'! Join host Michael Wilson and returning guests Tobi and Sandy as they plu...

Episode 109 - "You could say Sandie died in that room. She died in that room a hundred times." Step into the neon-lit, time-twisting world of 'Last Night in Soho' as The Silver Screen Podcast takes a deep dive into Edgar Wright’s stylish psychological thriller. Host Michael Wilson is joined by co-host D.K. and returning guest, filmmaker and Edgar Wright superfan, Michael Whaley, for a discussion p...

Cinema Classics Number 13 - "Magic mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?" Silver Screen Cinema Classics is back. And heigh-ho, heigh-ho, we've been hard at work to bring you this brand new episode looking at a truly iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Host Mike the Magic Mirror is joined by not-evil (Sci-Fi) Queen Nita and "Sandy White" Eavenson for...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 33 - "Hell, I'll kill a man in a fair fight... or if I think he's gonna start a fair fight, or if he bothers me, or if there's a woman, or if I'm gettin' paid - mostly only when I'm gettin' paid." Shiny! Cult Classics this month takes a spin 'round the 'verse as DK and guests Mike and Jenn board the good ship Serenity to survey the underrated 2005 sci-fi Western. Come j...

Cinema Classics Number 12 - "It's not a nice thing to do. People wouldn't understand. He wouldn't understand. What I mean is... Well... This is developing into a very bad habit!" Silver Screen Cinema Classics may have taken January off but we're finally back for 2025, here with a rollicking review of 'Arsenic and Old Lace', a vintage dark comedy farce chosen by D.K. himself! Host Michael Wilson, c...

"I'd like to think I'd be as cool as Mariner, but I'd totally be Boimler." Grab your padds and set phasers to “meta” as Hit or Miss: Star Trek goes full Lower Decks! Host Captain Mike, First Officer D.K., and returning chaos gremlins Nita and Dag take a season-by-season deep dive into the animated love letter to Trek, breaking down their favourite (and least favourite) episodes, moments, character...

Episode 105 - "You care? Then come to me, my brother. Let us see if this heart of yours is stronger than my hate." Welcome back, friends and fellow film fanatics. The Silver Screen Podcast (regular flavour) has returned, like a stalwart sentinel of liberty standing true. Hey, remember when the USA used to actually fight against Nazis? Well, we do and we're here to celebrate that history, commemora...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 32 - "The burden of civilization is on us, okay?" It's the zombie apocalypse. Which means it's time to go shopping! Join DK, special guest Jason Gaston and a mystery third individual, as they let off a few rounds in the street and take a look at the eighties horror comedy classic Night of the Comet. Just don't look up! Links: Website jasonroygaston.com YouTube: https://...

To coincide with our recent 'Night of the Comet' review, DK sat down with the star, Catherine Mary Stewart, to talk about her experiences on the set. Catherine also discusses her whole career, from her movie debut in 'The Apple' to her work on the soap 'Days of Our Lives'. And of course there are stories and insights about her starring roles in such cult classics as 'Weekend at Bernie's' and 'The...

Series 1, Episode X/Pilot - "Yeah. You and me. Letting people get on with their lives. For Auld Lang Syne." Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hit or Miss: Doctor Who! Hosts Michael Wilson and D.K. take a TARDIS ride through the Whoniverse with guests Tobi (beaming in from Germany) and George White (from Pasty Sheep). We kick off with a lively chat about everyone's gateway into Doctor Who, a few...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 31 - "Get a New President" Silver Screen Cult returns for its third season with another Carpenter Classic: 1981's 'Escape From New York'. So sit back, relax and join DK and his guests, Nick the editor and author Paul Kane as they discuss a crumbling US, a population gone crazy, and a morally dubious POTUS. Though in their timeline they at least have Kurt Russell as Snak...

Series 6, Episode 7/Finale - "It's kinda grown on me. Like a fungus does." Happy New Year fellow geeks and podcast fans. Welcome, or indeed welcome back, to the newly christened Hit or Miss: Who Trek channel, on the Media Matters podcast network. Don't worry, despite the changes around here we're stepping back into familiar territory for a bit of unfinished business from 2024. That's right, we're...

A CONVERSATION WITH OSCAR-WINNING PRODUCTION DESIGNER ROGER CHRISTIAN In this special bumper-length episode of the Silver Screen Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Oscar-winning production designer, Roger Christian, the mastermind behind some of the most iconic visuals in cinematic history. Prepare to journey back to the origins of the Star Wars and Alien franchises as Roger opens up about his...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 30 - "There can be only one!" Cult Classics brings its 2024 season to a close with a fantasy epic from the eighties. DK is joined by returnees Ian, Angela and Gavin to discuss beheadings, rock music, trenchcoats and accents as they take a deep dive into the original (and only ahem ) 'Highlander'. Join them as they battle it out to see just who will win the prize... Link...

EPISODE 100 - "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." For the big 100th episode of the Silver Screen Podcast, Mike and D.K. are going all-out with one of the most legendary cinematic icons of all time. We had to pick a big movie to celebrate this milestone. Something that fits all three of our Silver Screen shows. A cinematic and cult classic, which also has massive mainstream popularity....

Cinema Classics Number 10 - "When the moon is in the seventh house, And Jupiter aligns with Mars, Then peace will guide the planets, And love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius" In this 99th overall Silver Screen episode, host Mike and “The Discord Crew”—Adrienne, Tobi, and Sandy—are back for another swing through classic cinema. This time, it’s a wild, peace-loving,...

Series 6, Episode 6 - "This is awful! Pass me the popcorn." Hit or Miss: Star Trek is back for more deep dives into controversial, divisive or downright unpopular Trek episodes. This time we're looking at the finale of Star Trek: Enterprise (and, for a time, Star Trek overall), "These Are the Voyages". Captain Mike & Commander D.K once again welcome aboard Nita, on special assignment from the...

Episode 98 - "This job would be great if it wasn't for the f*cking customers." Welcome back, faithful friends. On the latest Silver Screen Podcast episode, Mike and D.K. roll back to 1994 to celebrate 30 years of Kevin Smith’s cult classic, 'Clerks'. Feel old yet? Joined once more by returning guest Michael Whaley (for the second week in a row), the crew dives into the world of convenience store s...

Episode 97 - "Scott, if your life had a face I would punch it." In this brand-new episode of the 'Silver Screen Podcast', hosts Mike and D.K. are joined by returning guest and fellow Edgar Wright superfan, Michael Whalley, as they dive headfirst into the 2010 pop-culture juggernaut, 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'. Our geeky trio will level up as they explore the star-studded cast, fast-paced plot,...

D.K's Cult Classics Episode 28 - "I fight for the users." Avid gamer DK returns to the one that helped spark that interest all those years ago (well, that and his 2600). It's a special one this month as he takes a look at Disney's 1982 sci-fi action extravaganza, 'Tron'. Join him and returning guest Jenn as they welcome noobs Glenn and RW and enter the grid... To check out the full Jerry Rees inte...

DK sat down for an in-depth one-on-one interview with writer, director and Imagineer Jerry Rees, visual effect production designer on the Cult Classic Tron and writer/director on the beloved animated classic 'The Brave Little Toaster'. Join them as they discuss Jerry's small-town beginnings, his work under one of Disney's nine old men, Eric Larson, sharing a desk withJean 'Mœbius' Giraud, the chal...