Alienating the Audience

Only You Can Save JFK – Stephen King’s “11/22/63”

In Stephen King’s finest work, protagonist Jake Epping discovers a time portal which allows him to go back to the late 50s and then stick around long enough to stop Lee Harvey Oswald from killing President Kennedy. . . But should he interfere with the…

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How Time Travel Works in “Interstellar”

Jay Mutzafi rejoins the show to discuss the many elements of “Interstellar,” from gravity to parenting to gut feelings.   Jay’s notes on the various forms of time travel here:

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Every Single Star Trek Android, in Erratic, Sloppy Order

Dickie and Stone Lynch rejoin the show to discuss the entire panoply of androids in Star Trek, from Ruk, to Lore, to Automated Personnel Unit 3947. With special attention paid to “Requiem for Methuselah.” Warning: slightly raunchy episode

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Dark Side of “Moon”

The film “Moon,” starring Sam Rockwell, follows the lonely exploits of a solo worker on a moon base, and the unfolding mystery and terror of what his life actually entails.  Scottish scifi twins Stone and Dickie Lynch join to discuss SUPPORT THE…

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Why the Jedi Order Failed

What ultimately brought down the Jedi Order, and was it actually worth saving? Kevin Delano and Mike TV join to discuss SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.mightyheaton.com/ata

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Maoists and Space Aliens

“The Three Body Problem”, by Chinese author Liu Cixin, explores Maoism, how mankind reacts to imminent alien invasion, and asks the big question: is humanity worth saving? Andrea Jones-Rooy jones to discuss. Support the show! Books mentioned on…

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The Mirror Universe in Star Trek

From Kirk and Spock through Deep Space Nine, the world of Star Trek has a shadowy alternate universe where mankind is alternately evil or oppressed. Andrew Young joins to discuss. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.mightyheaton.com/ata

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“Her” is the Ultimate Breakup Film

Spike Jonze’s “Her”, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, follows the story of a lonely man who falls in love with a sentient operating system. The film explores AI and romance in the not-too-distant-future, isolation and alienation,…

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Dilbert Meets Orwell in “Severance”

In “Severance” employees of the Lumen corporation undergo a surgery which separates their mind into two distinct personalities–one who works inside the company, and one on the outside oblivious to it.  Brian Brushwood and Andrew Young join to…

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Only Watch “Flash Gordon” on Acid

Dickie and Stone join to discuss the overwhelming camp and pulp of “Flash Gordon,” a big costume budget and excellent soundtrack which also sorta has a plot.

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