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Aliens is one of the few sequels that is just as good as the first film. It is also my favourite film of all time. But do you know these behind the scenes secrets of this classic 80's film? How much was Sigourney Weaver paid? Also  Who was originally cast as Hicks? And what did Aliens have in common with a Vietnam war film? find out this and more in this weeks Podcast.

In this episode I chat about the classic John Carpenter film 'The Thing" based on a classic sci-fi novella. The Thing was in fact a remake. directed by John Carpenter, and staring Kurt Russell. I highlight some of the issues the film faced and shed some light as to why it bombed at the box-office. while becoming a cult classic. Enjoy the show Wayne.

Rick Deckard is a cop who hunts down replicants. staring Harrison Ford as Deckard, Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty and Daryl Hannah in her iconic roll as Pris. Deckard hunts down the rouge androids while questioning his own humanity. Accompanied by Vangelis train mark synthesiser music Blade runner is one of Riddly Scots best films to date. in this podcast I delve into behind the scenes trivia and highl...

Released in 1981 Raiders of the lost ark is a classic film and started another franchise from the mind of George Lucas but. Do you know who was the only cast member that didn't get food poisoning? Or why they didn't get? how about how Half Pint was cast? fnd out the and more in this episode all about the Indian Jones Podcast.

I have taken a look at the career of an icon, this actor started out in the theatre, joined the navy and became one of the greats on the big screen. listen as I delve into their remarkable life finishing with some fun trivia. Who is this great actor? you will have to listen to find out!

Did you know that a family connection exists between the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequel trilogy? Or how influential Steven Spielberg was to George Lucas? In this episode I discuss some intresting points from the the film that altered cinema and film making.  And go behind the scenes. enjoy.

Did you know Godzilla holds the Guinness world record for longest running franchise? This episode is dedicated to Godzilla I delve into the production and ideas that that formed Godzilla into the monster franchise he is to day. I also talk about how Godzilla got his Japanese name and what it means. This episode is dedicated to the original 1954 film ending with my thoughts on the up coming Godzill...

I talk about how the pandemic is affecting pop culture and what one studio is doing to recoup lost revenue. I personally do not agree with the method and I explain why we could be on a slippery slope!  As well as updating current movie release dates and what to look forward to with the rescheduled release dates  and summarise the new Star Trek, Blackwidow and Mulan. Enjoy.

In this fortnight's episode I run down some intresting behind the sceens trivia of the classic film Alien. Find out what happend when Sigourney Weaver auditioned and who else was considered for the role of Ripley.   Was there any off screen shenanigans? I also explain how some of the iconic sceens were filmed,  and which ones have Ridley Scott's sons in them.

Marvel dominat the box office with carefully crafted interlinking film. Cinematic universees are not new but Marvel does dominate. How ever could there be a conected universe from the 1980's that just like the MCU each film stands alone but when you conect the dots become an over arching universe? listen as I name each film and then link them together.

Hi and welcome I have started this podcast to share my passion for science fiction. I hope to conect with other like minded folk, who like me love the genre. from H G Wells "The war of the worlds" book to the expanse show on Amazon. if its sic-fi then its up for discussion. I have a sister group on youtube and Facebook just look for "Science fiction fans" If you would like to join me on the show t...