The Laser Age
The Laser Age
Podcast Description
The Laser Age, a podcast about science fiction films from the second half of the 20th century hasted by Keith Phipps and brought to you by The Reveal. Each episode focuses on a sci-fi movie released between 1947 and 1999—from the Roswell incident through The Matrix—and features a deep dive into the film's history followed by a conversation with a special guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into various themes related to science fiction cinema, including historical significance, cultural impact, and narrative analysis. Episodes like 'Silent Running' focus on environmental conservation and the portrayal of technology, while others may explore themes of societal change as seen through films like The Matrix.
The Laser Age, a podcast about science fiction films from the second half of the 20th century hasted by Keith Phipps and brought to you by The Reveal. Each episode focuses on a sci-fi movie released between 1947 and 1999—from the Roswell incident through The Matrix—and features a deep dive into the film’s history followed by a conversation with a special guest.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the middle of the 1970s, producer Dino De Laurentiis wanted to make a big movie, maybe the biggest movie. And what could be bigger than Kong? The original 1933 classic was arguably more popular than ever, having picked up new generations of monster movie fans over the decades. All De Laurentiis had to do was make a bigger and better version for 1970s audiences. Did he succeed? Short answer, well, no. Long answer: But that doesn’t mean his attempt doesn’t still have a lot going for it.
Seeing the 1976 King Kong was a formative movie experience for me, despite seeing it later on television, so I’ll always have a soft spot for it. But I’m not alone. Critic BJ Colangelo, who’s similar fond of the film, joins me for a discussion of all things Kong (and all things ’70s). You might have seen Colangelo’s bylines in publications like Fangoria and Vulture. With her wife Harmony, BJ’s also the host of the podcast This Ends at Prom, which I encourage to check out.
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