Two Old Farts Talk Sci-Fi

Doctor Who may be the greatest sci-fi adventure of all time. The show focusses on a timelord from the planet Gallifree. The main character is Doctor Who, and is often referred to as, "The Doctor." The doctor goes through regenerations, where he or she can come back as someone else. He or she travels in a machine, called the Tardis, that can travel through space and time. Doctor Who was first launc...

A Christmas Carol is the Dickens novella classic that has been adapted to big screen and small screen and the stage, and has been referenced / parodied countless times. The Muppets even did a special based on the novel. And, don't forget Scrooge McDuck! Many consider the 1951 film version starring Alistair Sim as the best representation of the tale. Here are some basics: The published title was: "...

TOF will return in December 2022 Troy and David will be taking a much needed break, and will work in 2-month breaks between seasons down the road. Their last show was the last episode of season 3, their Top Ten Horror films, dropped on Oct 29, 2022. At the moment the plan is to return on December 24, 2022, season 4 episode 1, to look at "A Christmas Carol." The season would end in June 2023, and s...

Troy and David come up with an agreed upon list, what they think, collectively, are the top ten horror films of all time. They will also go into what did not make the list. On their previous lists, for top SF films and top fantasy films, they had their own top ten lists, and compared them. This time, this is one list. There have been a lot of great horror films over the years, so it is difficult t...

We are celebrating the 75th birthday of Stephen King with Bev Vincent’s wonderful new book from Epic Ink, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences. Our three part series splits up Bev's six chapters, so we will look at two chapters in each episode. = = = PT 1 covers 1950 - 1979: CHAPTER 1: The Future Artist as a Young Man (1950-1969) CHAPTER 2: The Doubleday Years (19...

We are celebrating the 75th birthday of Stephen King with Bev Vincent’s wonderful new book from Epic Ink, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences. Our three part series splits up Bev's six chapters, so we will look at two chapters in each episode. = = = PT 1 covers 1950 - 1979: CHAPTER 1: The Future Artist as a Young Man (1950-1969) CHAPTER 2: The Doubleday Years (19...

We are celebrating the 75th birthday of Stephen King with Bev Vincent’s wonderful new book from Epic Ink, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences. Our three part series splits up Bev's six chapters, so we will look at two chapters in each episode. = = = PT 1 covers 1950 - 1979: CHAPTER 1: The Future Artist as a Young Man (1950-1969) CHAPTER 2: The Doubleday Years (19...

Saturday morning cartoons were a staple back in the 60s thru the 90s. Remember Cecil and Beany ? Scooby Doo ? Spiderman ? What were your favorites? Generally, the Saturday morning lineup was animated, and many were genre (science fiction, fantasy or horror). The Jetsons. Jonny Quest. Many remember fondly Spiderman and Rocket Robinhood, despite the poor-quality graphics, the backgrounds that were u...

Mystery Men was a film released in 1999. It is based on a comic book series (1939-1942), and more of a direct connection from a comic book series in the 1980s. For those who have seen the film, they either think it is a great film or a not-so great film. That phrase, "You either love it or you hate it" was never more applicable. The most notable character appearing in The Dark Horse comic "Mystery...

Troy Harkin and David Clink (and Lee McCormack) look at Galactic Rock. This three-part series delves into Rock 'n' Roll that is "out there" and perhaps even "out of this world" including things that are science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their mashups and subgenres, and will delve into science and space, from the beginnings to present day. Were you a fan of... Space Oddity and Star Man (both by...

Troy Harkin and David Clink (and Lee McCormack) look at Galactic Rock. This three-part series delves into Rock 'n' Roll that is "out there" and perhaps even "out of this world" including things that are science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their mashups and subgenres, and will delve into science and space, from the beginnings to present day. Were you a fan of... Space Oddity and Star Man (both by...

Troy Harkin and David Clink (and Lee McCormack) look at Galactic Rock. This three-part series delves into Rock 'n' Roll that is "out there" and perhaps even "out of this world" including things that are science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their mashups and subgenres, and will delve into science and space, from the beginnings to present day. Were you a fan of... Space Oddity and Star Man (both by...

Troy Harkin and David Clink continue to look at large creatures, mostly in movie history. FROM OUR DESCRIPTION OF PT. 1: Monsters have been with us for a long, long time. Some of them are very big. Troy Harkin and David Clink will look at monster films, from some of the earliest to very recent ones, looking at the largest creatures that have stayed in our collective imaginations, while they spend...

Monsters have been with us for a long, long time. Some of them are very big. Troy Harkin and David Clink will look at monster films, from some of the earliest to very recent ones, looking at the largest creatures that have stayed in our collective imaginations, while they spend some time at the cottage, enjoying the lake, and some beer. And who will win, as the greatest of them all? And who would...

In 2019 a film was released called "MidSommar" and it caused quite a sensation. Ari Aster drew inspiration from the 1973 film, The Wicker Man. This film is part of the folk horror tradition. Here is a bit that Troy put together about MidSommar (with key spoilers and plot points removed): MIDSOMMAR (history) Midsommar  was written and directed by Ari Aster. It was released in 2019, and was the foll...

In 1973 a film was released called "The Wicker Man." In this podcast episode, we look at folk horror in general and The Wicker Man in particular. This is from Troy Harkin's introduction: FOLK HORROR (Intro) Man loves order. Moreover man loves the order that he cultivates. As much as we claim to love the great outdoors we love a garden even more because  we  are the ones who dictate the order. We f...

A look at Bruce Willis' genre films, and the enduring legacy that he has left us, in the wake of his announcement in late March 2022 that he is retiring as an actor. Bruce Willis has been in so many science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, that it is hard to keep track. Here are a few, not a complete list ( Movie <character> year [IMDB rating]: Glass <David Dunn> 2019 [6.6] Sin City...

Troy Harkin and David Clink continue with their fantasy movie top ten lists, and the reasons for their selections. Listen to Troy and David go over their lists, compare and contrast. Maybe you have some of the same films on your own top ten list?

Top Ten Fantasy Films (pt. 1 of 2) Troy Harkin and David Clink each come up with their own top ten fantasy films, and the reasons for their selections. How many films will appear on both lists? Will The Wizard of Oz appear on both lists? How about... King Kong? Who Framed Roger Rabbit? My Neighbor Totoro? The Adventures of Robin Hood? Big Fish? The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King? Harry...

Top Ten Sci-Fi Films Troy Harkin and David Clink each come up with their own top ten science fiction films, and the reasons for their selections. How many films will appear on both lists? Will 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars crack the top ten? How about... The Terminator? E.T.? The Day the Earth Stood Still? Blade Runner? Logan's Run? Star Wars? Alien? Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Liste...

Buckaroo Banzai This is a cult film that must be seen to be believed. Troy Harkin and David Clink invite back Ira Nayman (see bio below) for their episode that looks at a film that Gene Siskel predicted would become a cult classic. The witty dialogue, the unusual plot developments, and John Lithgow's manic delivery make this film very watchable. With each viewing, you get more out of the film, you...

Genre Crushes. We've all had them. Who were your genre crushes when you were young? And how about now? Some grew up with a crush on Eartha Kitt or Julie Newmar as Catwoman. Others may have had a crush on Dirk Benedict or Richard Hatch in Battlestar Galactica. Did your bionic leanings lean toward Lee Majors or Lindsay Wagner? If you are drawn to liking women, were you inclined towards Velma or Daph...

2001: A Space Odyssey. This is the second part of our look at the film. We realized that, with two guests, and a big movie like 2001 , we would need two parts to do the movie justice. In Part 2, Troy and David and Mark and Rob spend more time on the film, doing a deeper dive than in Part 1. Rob refers to the film as "a paradigm shift." Mark refers to the film as "a landmark." Stanley Kubrick wante...

2001: A Space Odyssey. This film is arguably the whitest film since Birth of a Nation . White actors playing white astronauts in a white spaceship trying to discover, on board a spaceship called Discovery One, the secrets of a black monolith. Many consider this the greatest science fiction movie of all-time, despite its lack of diversity. The movie itself did not get a great reception. Many walked...

It has been quite a year. Two Old Farts Talk Sci Fi was first broadcast in April 2021. 2021 brought 14 episodes of season 1, and the first 6 episodes of season 2. Troy and David look at the beginning of the podcast, which started with an email exchange in December of 2020. They look at the 20 episodes, with recollections, highlights. Troy and David also answer the questions they pose to their gues...