In this episode, Michael rejoined us so the original trio can dig deep into some more high concept sci-fi. Join us as we check out his pick Moon from 2009 directed by Duncan Jones. Michael details how important Sam Rockwell’s performance is to the film. Dustin runs down some info on some follow-up projects that expand, for good or ill, the universe the film takes place in. Jason highlights Moon’s place in the pantheon of classic sci-fi flicks. But before all that, we discuss the bombing of The Flash at the box office and muse upon the idea of superhero fatigue at the movie theater. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Michael: Extraction 2 (2023)
-Jason: The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021)
-Dustin: I Am Lisa (2020) & The Flash (2023)
Show Notes:
–Moon Trailer
–Rent Moon on Amazon Prime
–Go check out Balaji Vital’s books on Indian cinema: “Pure Evil: The Bad Men of Bollywood”
–Related Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey
–Related Film: The Quiet Earth
–Related Film: Wayne’s World
–Related Show: The Twilight Zone
–Related Film: Dead Ringers
–Related Meme: Pointing Spiderman
–Related Film: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
–Related Song: I Am The One And Only
–Related Film: Pet Sematary
–Related Film: Silent Running
–Related Film: Alien
–Related Film: Outland
–Related Film: High Noon
–Related Film: Zardoz
–Related Film: Warcraft
–Related Show: Red Dwarf
–Related Film: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
–Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam
–Related Show: Robotech
–Related Film: Mute
–Related Film: Blade Runner
–Related Graphic Novel: Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future
–Related Film: Ex Machina
–Related Film: Annihilation
–Related Book: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
–Related Book: Artemis
–Related Film: The Martian
–Related Film: The Usual Suspects
–Related Film: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
–Related Tabletop RPG: Death in Space
–Related Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
–Related Show: Altered Carbon
–Related Meme: The Scott Brown Incident
Next Time:
Avalon (2001)
