S&F's At the Movies
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
S&F’s At the Movies is a monthly discussion podcast on new and classic science fiction, fantasy, and horror cinema. We cover everything from that newfangled Marvel movie to that critically acclaimed indie venture. If it’s a good movie, we’ll probably watch it. Most of the time, we’re sober. Signal Boost is part of The Skiffy and Fanty Show podcast network. If you want to find out more about us and our other shows, go to skiffyandfanty.com.
Location:
United States
Description:
S&F’s At the Movies is a monthly discussion podcast on new and classic science fiction, fantasy, and horror cinema. We cover everything from that newfangled Marvel movie to that critically acclaimed indie venture. If it’s a good movie, we’ll probably watch it. Most of the time, we’re sober. Signal Boost is part of The Skiffy and Fanty Show podcast network. If you want to find out more about us and our other shows, go to skiffyandfanty.com.
Twitter:
@skiffyandfanty
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.skiffyandfanty.com/
Episodes
366. Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)(At the Movies)
2/3/2020
Cute droids, contortionist plots, and the Abrams, oh my! Shaun Duke and Alex Acks don their Rebel uniforms to tackle the conclusion to the Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker. Together, they talk about what the film represents within the trilogy, how Abrams attempted to tie everything together, and where the film goes right and where it goes wrong, and much […]
Duration:00:59:05
At the Movies #81: Klaus (2019)
12/19/2019
Town rivalries, reindeer, and fishy circumstances, oh my! Shaun, Jen, and Becca join forces to discuss Netflix’s animated Santa origin story, Klaus. Together, they contemplate the meaning of tradition in a town wrapped up in rivalries and hate, the significance of the Sami people to the story and our world, the film’s joyous treatment of […]
Duration:00:57:37
At the Movies #80: Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
11/20/2019
Linda Hamilton, Linda Hamilton, and Linda Hamilton, oh my! Alex and Trish join forces to discuss the newest installment in the Terminator franchise, Terminator: Dark Fate. Together, they discuss the return of Linda Hamilton and what it means for the franchise and women, the new terminator model, the timey wimey plot, and so much more! […]
Duration:00:51:16
At the Movies #79: I Am Mother (2019)
9/17/2019
Robots, twisted motherhood, and Swankery, oh my! Shaun, Jen, Alex, and Paul join forces to discuss the truly compelling science fiction film, I Am Mother (2019). Together, our ragtag survivalist bunch talks about the film’s approach to motherhood, the power of independent SF cinema, the meaning of the film’s ending, and so much more. It’s a […]
Duration:01:01:29
At the Movies #78: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
7/16/2019
Bad haircuts, beer, and delicious pandering, oh my! Shaun, Alex, Trang, and Stina assemble to tackle one of the biggest films in cinematic history: Avengers: Endgame. This one is a spoilerrific podcast, y’all, which means we talked about some of the biggest permanent changes to the MCU, from who dies to who gets redemption and more. […]
Duration:00:57:17
At the Movies #77: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
6/10/2019
Nuclear families (hyuck, hyuck), boat-cars, and Transformers, oh my! In today’s episode, Shaun Duke, Paul Weimer, Alex Acks, and Jen Zink tackle the giant roaring beast(s) that is Godzilla: King of the Monsters! There are definitely opinions in this episode, y’all. LOTS OF OPINIONS! We basically took the Kaiju plot of King of the Monsters […]
Duration:01:16:37
At the Movies #76: Unicorn Store (2017)
6/3/2019
Crazy paint, unicorns, and post-graduation life, oh my! Alex, Stina, and Trang join forces to take a look at Brie Larson’s feature length directorial debut, Unicorn Store (2017)! Together, they discuss the deep metaphors of the film’s central concept, the way it elicits strong personal reactions that make us think about our own lives, the […]
Duration:00:45:00
At the Movies #75: Captain Marvel (2019)
4/15/2019
Goose, goose, and GOOSE, oh my! Look, I’m not going to lie and tell you this is an entire podcast dedicated to the glory that is Goose, but… we really like Goose, OK?! Jen, Daniel, Alex, and Paul sit down for a rousing good chat about how much fun Captain Marvel is, but, more specifically […]
Duration:01:12:23
At the Movies #74: Blade Runner (The Final Cut) (1982/2007)
3/18/2019
Origami, abused toys, and kissing daddy, oh my! Since it’s finally 2019, the year that Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner takes place, it was time for us to finally discuss one of the most influential science fiction films of all time. As such, Shaun, Jen, and Paul, sit down to have a chat about the biggest […]
Duration:01:23:31
At the Movies #73: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
2/11/2019
Family, bagels, and toe-shoes, oh my! Our first 2019 episode of At the Movies is basically Becca, Alex, Julia, and Stephen doing a lot of squeeing, shedding a few tears, but mostly just the squealing. I’m pretty sure Alex actually squeaks with joy at one point. That’s how much they loved Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. […]
Duration:00:59:32
At the Movies #72 – The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
12/11/2018
Crime, creepy Gremlin elves, and Marxist critiques of late capitalism, oh my! It’s the holidays, and that means it’s time to wax lyrical about holiday movies. This year, Shaun, Paul, Alex, and Mike join forces to discuss the brand new smash hit, The Christmas Chronicles. They talk about Netflix’s approach to the holidays, the film’s treatment […]
Duration:01:14:05
At the Movies #71 – Daughters of the Dust (1991)
10/22/2018
Colorism, root work, and history you should already know, oh my! Join Jen and Teri with special guest, Eden Royce, as they discuss the 1991 Julie Dash independent film, Daughters of the Dust. This is an incredibly intense and languid film about a Gullah family from Saint Helena Island and their preparations to migrate to […]
Duration:01:40:01
At the Movies #70 — The Meg (2018)
9/10/2018
Hamster balls, giant squid, and Jason Statham’s biceps, oh my! Join Jen, Alex, and David as they discuss the summer blockbuster hit and totally Jason Statham-y film, The Meg! While some people might hate fun, we certainly don’t. With our happy hats on, we explore The Meg‘s fulfilled promises, its subversion of popcorn action film […]
Duration:01:07:13
At the Movies #69 — A Quiet Place w/ Zin E. Rocklyn
5/14/2018
Sign language, killer aliens, and polar bears, oh my! In today’s episode of At the Movies, Shaun, Alex, David, and the lovely Teri (a.k.a. Zin E. Rocklyn) discuss the science fictional horror film, A Quiet Place, which is probably the only film produced by Michael Bay that doesn’t have anything blow-up… except the fireworks. Damn […]
Duration:00:46:47
At the Movies #68: Annihilation (2018) w/ Zin E. Rocklyn
4/23/2018
A biologist, a geologist, and some other awesome people walk into a podcast… In today’s episode of At the Movies, Alex, Paul, Mike, and Daniel are joined by the lovely Teri (a.k.a. Zin E. Rocklyn) to discuss Alex Garland’s adaptation of the Jeff Vandermeer novel of the same name, Annihilation. They mostly talk about how […]
Duration:00:59:36
At the Movies #67: Black Panther (2018) w/ Faridah Gbadamosi, Justina Ireland, and Brandon O’Brien
3/12/2018
We know Black Panther has been out for a month, but we wanted to make sure you had a chance to see it at least two or three times before you listened to our amazing line-up of guests discuss the film. In this episode, Jen and Trish are joined by Faridah Gbadamosi, Justina Ireland, and […]
Duration:01:22:27
At the Movies #66: The Shape of Water (2017) w/ Caitlyn Paxson
2/12/2018
It’s finally here. The Show Formerly Known as Shoot the WISB returns with its new name: At the Movies. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Caitlyn Paxson in a riveting discussion of the much-acclaimed Guillermo Del Toro fantasy, The Shape of Water. The crew looks at how the film examines folklore, its approaches to marginalized identities, where […]
Duration:00:50:57
#65. Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi — A Shoot the WISB Subcast
12/18/2017
Space heroism, Porgs, and grumpy Jedi, oh my! In our last Shoot the WISB episode of the year, Shaun, Jen, Alex, Mike, and Daniel join forces for the most anticipated movie of the year, Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi. We talk about Rian Johnson’s direction, the film’s tribute to Carrie Fisher, the core themes of […]
Duration:01:15:25
#64. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — A Shoot the WISB Subcast
11/13/2017
Digital loves, twisted techbros, and bees, oh my! Shaun and Paul join forces with special guest Marissa VU to discuss the long-anticipated Blade Runner 2049. They discuss the film’s “big questions,” what it means to love in a decaying world, Villeneuve’s remarkable ability to create visual spectacles, and so much more. Plus, we find out if […]
Duration:00:58:53
#63. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — A Shoot the WISB Subcast
10/16/2017
Pinocchio, man-children, and mashed potato towers, oh my! In honor of the film’s 40th anniversary digitally remastered theater release, Shaun, Jen, David, and Joyce discuss the 1977 Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. They explore how this film still evokes the science fictional “sense of wonder”, how it fits into Spielberg’s career within […]
Duration:01:13:01