Sci-fi fans

It is hard to believe this franchise began in the 1980's with the release of Indy five just around the corner, So. I thought it would be nice to delve into how the iconic franchise stated. staring Harrison Ford Indiana Jones showcases George Walton Lucas creative imagination.

The final part of my middle earth series. More movie trivia from the world of the one ring. I cover the two towers, and the return of the king. Do you know these facts from middle earth?

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This week I talk about The battle of the five armys and the Fellowship of the Ring. Find out about Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson as well as the cost of making the films back to back. 

Lets venture to middle earth and behind the scenes of the Hobbit. Peter Jackson gave us one of the best trilogys with the Lord of the Rings, and then returned to give us the Hobbit. Do you know these interesting facts about this treasured story and book?

A Star Is Born has been remade four times, but in the podcast I talk about the original string Janet Gaynor and Fredric March the I talk about The Great Dictator staring Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard enjoy the show.

Julie Andrews is more than an actress, her career is inspiring and her movies rank in the top 10 of most charts. so it is only fitting that I talk about her most iconic movies The Sound of Music and of course Mary Poppins. Both movies have had success in the west end and Broadway. Enjoy the episode.  

movie trivia from The Godfather.
staring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Diane Keaton.
The godfather part 1 #movietrivia #thegodfather #didyouknowfacts #1972movies

And Gone with the Wind

Starring Clark Gable Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland.
Gone with the Wind won eight Oscars and set the bar in many ways for movies. but do you know these fun facts?

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Tom Cruise movies are the subjects in this weeks episode. And you can't talk about Tom Cruise with out mentoring Top Gun. I also talk about Cocktail. find out how well these movies did at the box-office and who didn't want to be in one of these films but had no choice. Enjoy the show.

In this weeks podcast I talk about two 80's movies that should be on everyones watch list. The lost boys. A movie about vampires and moving to a new city. And The Goonies. A movie about being young and having an adventure, whilst discovering a lost treasure that could save where you live. Enjoy the show.

Horror films have spawned many franchises from "A nightmare on Elm Street" to last house on the left. It iw without doubt I can't talk about horror movies with out mentioning "The Shining" or "screen". Join me as I go behind some of Horrors best.

The problem with Kenobi  Review #kenobi #starwars  Why I feel Kenobi fails to be entertaining and a missed opportunity.

This week I take you behind the scenes of a French Sci-Fi classic, and cult film. what was it that made Gary Oldman sign on? how long it Bruce Willis take to decide he wanted in? also how much did it take at the box office. Will there ever be another film or will the Fifth Element remain a stand alone movie??

John Candy is one of my favourite actors growing up he stared in many great comedy's but unfortunately his life was cut short and the promised sequels never happened. In this episode I cover the life and death of a comedy master. R.I.P John Candy

Rocky is one of my favourite films a true underdog story, so lets go behind then scenes of the film that saved Stallones dog.

A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. staring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith.

In this weeks episode I talk about possibly the best sequel ever Terminator 2. Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 American science fiction action film produced and directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the script with William Wisher. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.

Everyone knows a movie oneliner this is part two of movie one-liners from Aliens, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others. Let me know if your favourite is in this weeks episode.

thanks for your support over the last year here is a collection of what I think are the best bits of 2021. here's to a better 2022 and many more episodes. stay tuned as I will be working on improving the podcast for you. regards Wayne.

As it is Christmas I thought we could do a movie quiz so grab a drink and see if you know the answers. there are four category's one is Harry Potter. Merry Christmas and enjoy.

Zee Irwin is a self published author and although she writes romance she does enjoy science fiction. In this weeks episode we talk about writing and pop culture. what inspires her story and what love story in science fiction does she think we need more of??  her books are available on Amazon check out the link below.

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This week I delve into the Matrix! this 1999 classic spawned more than a trilogy it is one of the films that changed cinema. And not just with its special effects. But can you name the actresses that turned down the role of Trinity? or who was asked to pay Neo? find out this and more including how much the studio saved by filming in Australia in this week episode of Sci-fi Fans 

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I talk about this great film Staring mini coopers “The Italian job” is one of my favourite films with the best car chase in movie history. Backed up with a great cast. discover what other car could have been used instead of the mini plus other trivia.

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ET is a science fiction masterpiece but do you know it has links with back to the future as well as may links to Star Wars. directed by Steven Spielberg. ET Shows what a great story teller he is. So here are some things you didn't know about the making of this classic 80's film enjoy.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger season part 4 brings us to the 1990's and the last action hero. find out what makes this film unique for Arnold Schwarzenegger. why did it flop? who turns down a roll because the payment was too small? and how many rasberys did the film win out of its six nominations?

I am really pleased to welcome Celinda Labrousse on to sci-fi fans, I know Celinda through the writing community and it was interesting talking to her about her books. Who is Celinda Labrousse? She is a librarian and award-winning author of the Imperial War Saga. join us as we talk sci-fi. Find out what inspirers her to create and build future worlds and the universe she sees for mankind. you can find out more and about Celinda and her books by clicking the link below.

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 Conan, becomes a slave after his parents are killed and tribe destroyed by a savage warlord Thulsa Doom. When he grows up he becomes a fearless, invincible fighter. he plots revenge against Thulsa Doom. spend ten minutes with me as I chat about what happened behind the scenes of the film that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star.

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In this episode I talk about the terminator as part of my Arnold Schwarzenegger season. find out what Arnold did or didn't do when he went for lunch. How did they create some of the special effects?? find out in this week episode.

do you know the connection Flash Gordon has with James Bond? or who was cast as Flash before being rejected? This week I take a look at this classic 80's film with the thumping soundtrack by Queen. Enjoy. 

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 highlight the interesting details that made this a classic sci-fi film.

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 Godzilla V Kong film due out next year.

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.

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 then please get in touch, Thanks for stopping buy and enjoy. I look forward to entertaing you in futre episodes. All the best Wayne.

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