Episode 74 - "Three hidden challenges test worthy traits, revealing three hidden keys to three magic gates. And those with the skill to survive these strengths will reach the end, where the prize awaits."

Welcome "Gunters" to another new episode of this here Silver Screen Podcast. If you didn't infer from the reference, this time we're looking at Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Ernest Cline's ode to geek culture 'Ready Player One'. D.K is our Parzival this episode, alongside co-host Mike (who's recovering from an Oasis-esque geek experience at North-East Comic Con). They're "clanning up" with two guests; returnee and Gundam fan Tobi and first-time guest (and another self-proclaimed 80s "anorak") Glenn. They'll be talking Easter Eggs, references, writing, direction, pop culture, how the film relates to the source novel and much more. So pause your copy of 'The Shining', strap into your X1 haptic bootsuit, grab your Zemeckis cube, dress your avatar like Buckaroo Banzai and join us in The Distracted Globe. No Sixers allowed!

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Series 5, Episode 7 - "It looks like a Soundgarden video!"

We've been away for a little while but we're back with the next in our series of Romulan-themed reviews. Although if you're director Stuart Baird you may wish we weren't. Yes, this time around we're heading to the big screen. Mike and D.K are joined by first time guests Justin and Nita to discuss the critically reviled movie that some claim killed off the franchise for a while; Star Trek: Nemesis. Talking dune buggies, Nosferatu rip-offs, a young Tom Hardy and so much more. So have Troi take the helm and prepare for ramming speed, it's going to get bumpy...

TW - Sexual assault: 47:58 to 50:55

Music by Timeless Journey. Visit soundcloud.com/timelessjourney.

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Host /Editor/Producer - Michael K. Wilson

Co-host - "D.K"

Created by Michael K. Wilson

Based on a format by Michael Wilson & Will Templar

"That movie needed all the ticket sales it could get."

Cinema Classics Number 3 - "Open the pod bay doors, HAL."

Hide any bones, unplug your computers and don't go near any mysterious monoliths, because this month we're looking at perhaps the definitive science-fiction cinema classic; Stanley Kubrick's 1968 opus '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Joining mission commander Mike Wilson on Discovery One are crew members Ken (on special assignment from The Comfortable Spot Podcast) and Sandy (veteran mission specialist). They'll be talking Arthur C. Clarke, artistry, ambition, existential questions, classical compositions and much more. So sit down calmly, take a stress pill and join us on our ultimate trip to Jupiter and beyond the infinite.

TIME STAMPS

2:50 - Guests' favourite classic films

7:07 - First experiences and impressions of '2001' 1

6:20 - Review & analysis

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Maggie Mae Fish compares 'Barbie' to the works of Stanley Kubrick - https://youtu.be/VNsTOQGjP-U?si=d60PRSfT4un2upLV

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