Star Wars fans have been eagerly awaiting the latest addition to the franchise, Skeleton Crew. This new Disney+ series, set in the same timeframe as The Mandalorian, has already made a strong impression with its first two episodes. A fresh perspective on the galaxy far, far away? Skeleton Crew offersRead More →
Incredibly, it is 25 years since The Phantom Menace hit cinemas and launched a revival of Star Wars that continues to this day. Inspired by the discovery of a 4K vs 35mm comparison video on YouTube, Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss The Phantom Menace. From watching it for theRead More →
James McLean and cult writer and critic John Kenneth Muir are back with a sixth episode of the podcast that focuses on American cult film/television of the late 20th century (and beyond). This time, John and James look forward, then look back, then look now at the crisis of infiniteRead More →
This week’s show is a PropKast featuring Brian A Terranova telling us about how he and a group of prop enthusiasts built their own RTD-era sonic screwdriver. Tying in nicely with our RTD era sonic screwdriver PDF, Brian tells Christian Cawley how prop makers put their heads together, pooled resources,Read More →
This week’s show is largely a chat about the comparative lack of necessity for the Star Wars “Origins” movies, Rogue One and Solo. Meanwhile, coming soon on BBC 1 is a new adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. But of more immediate interest is whether Brian Terranova hasRead More →
Remember the time the Doctor met the crew of Star Trek’s Enterprise? Does Doctor Who occur in the same universe as Blake’s 7? What about Marvel UK’s soon-to-be resurrected Death’s Head, and his contract on the Doctor? Join Christian Cawley, Gareth Kavanagh, and James McLean as they navigate the wondrousRead More →
Welcome to the first of our special PropKast podcasts, in which James McLean and Brian A Terranova discuss props in TV and movies. To kick off, the focus is mainly on Doctor Who props, specifically those that have been reused across serials or found in other shows. Shownotes Early sonicRead More →
What’s on your shelf? Any Doctor Who figures? Perhaps one or two classic Star Wars action figures from Kenner? Or did you prefer robots in disguise? Whether you still have those old toys, or you’re simply a modern collector – or you just love the nostalgic reminiscences – Christian Cawley andRead More →
Imagine a world where people can interact with the universal energy that binds us… a Star Wars-like world where martial arts are employed to teach Jedi-like skills… and a world where thousands of British people registered their religion as “Jedi” in the 2001 census. You’ve guessed it: you’re already livingRead More →
Star Wars, Blade Runner, Alien, Terminator — all movies with special editions, directors’ cuts, and reboot/sequel/prequel continuations that fundamentally alter the original stories. What’s it all about? Are these franchises irreparably damaged by the changes? Do fans have the last word on what is canon, or the creator? James McLeanRead More →
Christian Cawley and his son Bruce have just left the cinema after 2 and a half hours of Star Wars awesomeness in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Get ready for spoiler filled reactions from a 40 year old and his 5 year old son! We’ll have a full discussionRead More →
Brian Terranova, James McLean and Christian Cawley welcome you to another Doctor Who podKast with a K, this week talking about Class, the BBC’s scheduling concerns, and whether Doctor Who arcs should move away from the format established in 2005 and embrace some of the changes in TV drama since.Read More →
