SciFi4Me: The H2O Podcast

Coming on the heels of our look back at Richard Donner's career, we thought we'd take a little more time to go in-depth with a discussion about one of the best movies of the 80s: THE GOONIES. Guest: Christopher Hoffmann Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me Odysee: https://odys...

In the wake of Richard Donner's death, we take a look at his career and how his approach to "Verisimilitude" had an impact on not only his superhero projects, but movies and television shows from other genres and other creators. [pre-recorded] Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi...

Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear! Tonight we take a look -- or is it a listen? -- to a form of media that we don't think about all that often: the radio show. Superman, The Lone Ranger, The Green Hornet, War of the Worlds, the "Lights Out" series, the NPR adaptations of STAR WARS.... All of those came before, and now we're seeing how it influences what we're getting now with fu...

Recently, we've seen trailers for new shows that aren't....quite...new. Reboots and sequels for shows that were popular in the 80s. And they all had one thing in common: they sold toys. Is that the only way for a franchise to stay afloat? Merchandise? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch....

There are a few of them out there. Those books, video games, the projects that never got finished. Some of them are "still in the works" we're told. Others, well, .... you know you're never getting that next "Ice and Fire" book, right? Two-Seventy-One Monday continues! Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11...

As it turns out, there are a lot more of these than we thought -- the musical episode. The one time a cast of characters break into song and dance in a show that otherwise plays things pretty straight. Is it time to retire this trope? And no, we're not singing... Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http:/...

You know him for his classic American literary works -- OF MICE AND MEN, or maybe THE GRAPES OF WRATH. But did you know that early in his career, John Steinbeck took a turn at horror? And it's never been published. Now, a literature professor is urging the Steinbeck estate to publish the book -- a murder mystery that involves a werewolf. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/may/22/john-steinbeck...

Can music save your mortal soul? Does music soothe the savage beast? Is it likely the rhythm is gonna get you? Tonight, we take a look (or a listen?) and discuss how music can play a vital role in the effectiveness of some of our favorite genre movies and TV shows. Maybe even more than you realize. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newslet...

As we reported recently, Andy Wier's new book, PROJECT HAIL MARY is out, so we thought we'd take a look at that category of science fiction that puts the emphasis on science. The hard stuff. The not-fantasy-stuff. No transporters. No lightsabers. No warp drive. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://w...

Tonight, we take a look at alternate histories, alternate timelines, and parallel universes. Multiverses, elseworlds, and more. Some have done it better than others. What are some of your favorites? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://w...

With the release of the new MORTAL KOMBAT, we thought we'd take a moment to examine the evolution of the video game movie. Because there's a history here, and we would do well to remember just how far things have come in the last few decades. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4...

Last week, we took a look at the makings of a hero. What makes a person heroic? Is heroism more than just bravery? This week, we examine the corollary: what makes a good villain? Is it motivation? The result of an accident? Experiment? Genetics? Poor diet? And remember: sometimes the villain is the hero of his own story.... Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscrib...

There are heroes, and there are Heroes. Some protagonists are the archetype, the ones you know are the heroes of the story without any doubt. And then there are those unlikely heroes, the ones you don't expect. What do they have in common? What makes a hero? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www....

We all have a few. Those guilty (or not-so-guilty) pleasures. The movies and TV shows, books, comics, the things we like despite the fact that they're ... not great. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http://...

How many times have we run across those books or movies that have changed titles at the last minute? Some for the better, others not so much. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4me http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http://www.twitter.com/scifi4me...

Tonight, on a special episode, we take a look at ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE with a full-on discussion and analysis of what works and what doesn't. This sprawling four-hour film has a lot of story in it, but is it worth the four-hour investment? Have the Snyder Cut fans been vindicated? Or was this all just a cash grab by AT&T? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www...

A new script. A new series. And new rumors about some of the shows that might (or might not) actually get made. What does the future look like for STAR TREK? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http://www.twitter.com/scifi4me http://www.pi...

Over the course of a few episodes, we've discussed the idea of remakes and reboots, and most of the time we're pretty solidly against them. But there are those rare few titles that actually deserve a better rendition. So we're going to examine a few of those works that need to have a fresh take. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter...

As we get closer to the March 18 release of Zack Snyder's version of Justice League, new information continues to come out about the mess that everyone had to deal with, for various reasons. Now, a new article in Vanity Fair details a little more about how Zack and Deborah Snyder left the project after deciding the emotional toll of fighting Warner Bros. following the death of their daughter was t...

Tonight, we're taking a look at the recent announcements of the various movies and TV projects inspired by games such as RISK, Uno, Clue, and more. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http://www.twitter.com/scifi4me http://www.pinterest.co...

Last week, we lost the talents of two highly respected actors, Hal Holbrook and Christopher Plummer. Tonight, we'll take a look at their legacies, what they left behind and the impact on the genre. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.facebook.com/scifi4me http://www.instagram.com/scifi4me http:...

We've talked about adaptations before, how tough it is to get it right. Some do better than others, and some material is just too much of a challenge to even make the attempt. Tonight, we'll take a look at a few adaptations that just missed the mark completely and didn't deliver the goods. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http...

Godzilla! Kong! The trailer is out, and we have thoughts. The big monster movie is eventually coming out. Does this one look like it's going to hold up? What surprises could be in store for us? Plus, we'll take a look at monster movies of old and do a little "compare and contrast"... Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eep...

With the news that Michael Keaton is back as Batman, and with word that he's getting a bigger role than just a quick cameo, it prompted a thought: what other actors and actresses from past franchises would you bring back to a modern reboot? Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.facebook.com/scifi...

Tonight, since we've been off the air for a couple of weeks, we thought we'd go through some of the news items that we've missed while we were on a break. Let's dive into that, plus we'll talk a little more about the new project we've got brewing... Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4me SubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4me Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11 http://www.facebook....