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Science Fiction Rating SystemAlex & Sam Talk About FilmsThis week Chris is away promoting his film, so Alex and Sam convene for an Easter chat about upcoming films and a whole lot else. Join us for discussion of Fantastic Four, Eternals, A Minecraft Movie, Avengers Doomsday, Superman, M3gan 2.0, Avatar 3, Predator: Killer of Killers, Jurassic World: Rebirth, 28 Years Later, Tron:Ares and loads more! Also, two old dudes struggle to remember one of the most famous men in the world, Sam pitches DINO PLANET, and we hear about how Alex almost accidentally leaked Peter Jackson's King Kong.We'll be back before...2025-04-1751 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSky Captain and the World of TomorrowWe return to discuss Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow! But first, Alex makes the executive decision to discuss other films, so we briefly discuss Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, Atlas, and You Can Call Me Bill. Then we sadly have to watch the film we're here to see. And it ain't great. But at least it's a good excuse for Alex to tell his story about his copy of Horton Hears A Who...Here are the far superior cutscenes from Jedi Knight - Dark Forces 2Next week, prepare...2024-06-0741 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemJumanji: Welcome to the JungleThis week SFRS: 𝓑𝓔𝓛𝓞𝓦 𝓩𝓔𝓡𝓞 continues, with Alex's pick, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. No, not Jumanji, which at least one host didn't realise, but the Rock vehicle that came a lot later. Join us as Alex finally gets to talk about his favourite film of all time, Chris thinks this might not actually be Poppins after all, and Sam pitches us on a new computer game. Also, Mr. Limpet returns.Next week, Alex backs up his Poppins choice with a related sci-fi classic - no, wait, it's Gamer.Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list...2023-09-0655 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemRe-Ranking Special IIYou asked for it, we delivered. This week, we add a whole load of list 1.0 films to list 2.0 with a bumper episode of classic SFRS re-ranking action.Join us to hear revised thoughts on Back to the Future, Twins, Death Race 2000 and lots more! It's the hard-hitting analysis you've come to expect from us: mis-remembered plots, confusion over how the system works, and Alex inventing some rules. Also, guest reviewer Logan Humphrey returns with his thoughts on Tron Legacy!Next week we watch Back to the Future Part II!Get in touch!2023-06-221h 09
Science Fiction Rating SystemGhosts of MarsThis week we rank Alex's birthday pick, John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars. It's the only Carpenter film Alex hadn't seen...is this a lost gem? No, it's not. It's a stinker. But we watched it so you don't have to, so join us to find out just why it isn't worth your time. Public service podcast. The government should be paying us to make this, probably.Next week we watch a 5 inch tall Matt Damon in Downsizing!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play...2023-04-2753 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialThis week we welcome special guest host Logan Humphrey to the pod to help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's ET - The Extra Terrestrial. Join us for some legit filmic analysis for once, and the three normal hosts talking about ET's galactic senate commitments, modern cultural nostalgia misery (again), why Christians shouldn't put umbrellas up indoors, and why dog poo is no longer white.Oh, and here is leather ET:Next week it's Chris' birthday pick, The Lobster!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See...2022-10-071h 11
Science Fiction Rating SystemPrey Spoilercast + Interview SpecialThis week we take a break from ranking for a special episode dedicated to the brand new entry in the Predator franchise, Prey! Alex and Sam, both self-confessed Predator (1 & 2) superfans rank the existing films, take both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled in-depth look at Prey, and then we have exclusive interviews with Dan Trachtenberg, the director of Prey, and Amber Midthunder and Jhane Myers, the star and producer of the film!As there's a lot to take in we've taken the unprecedented step of remembering to add some chapter marks for all these different bits:(2:35) Ranking of...2022-08-051h 13
Science Fiction Rating SystemIn TimeThis week, we watch we kick off our accidental Andrew Niccol season with In Time, a film with a premise so stupid that Chris' brain momentarily breaks, any attempt at a plot breakdown descends into time related madness, and Alex gradually realises this film is not as good as he maybe thought because he's written another hour of material in his own head. Also, Chris has plans for a dark harem, Alex goes mad and throws his mic, and Sam really wants to know where time comes from. It's a wild episode.Next week, S1M0N3!2022-07-081h 07
Science Fiction Rating SystemCowboy BebopChris is still away on location so Alex and Sam soldier on for a second DUO REVIEWO. This time, it's Alex's birthday pick, Cowboy Bebop, the film of the anime of the manga of the same name. Join us as we discuss the perils of adapting TV shows for film, which other films this film really really rips off, and get whistful for our missing co-host, especially when neither of us know how to pronounce a big word.Next week... sorry, we still don't really know, but hopefully we will back to our full complement! 2022-04-2859 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemJohnny MnemonicIt's an Easter miracle- SFRS returns! After covid lays waste to one host another one goes AWOL, but finally we are back with a new episode! Chris is off on business so Alex and Sam attempt the rare duo rating, taking a look at cyberpunk 'classic' Johnny Mnemonic. If you want your own copy of Johnny M, rate us on iTunes or Spotify and drop us a line for a chance to win the all new blu-ray edition! Next week it really is Tomorrowland, even though we recorded it before this. Things have got confusing, but...2022-04-171h 19
Science Fiction Rating SystemLifeWe continue our 2017 season of films in Alex's pick, Life! This week Chris brings lots of actual scientific information, Alex fails to see an obvious twist, and Sam has no time for bantz. Next week, we conclude our look at 2017 with Alien: Covenant! Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!See the old list!Download the soundtrack!Buy our Merch!And we're on Instagram and F...2022-01-2751 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe 5th Annual SFRS End of YearpaloozaWe end the year with our annual look back at the past 52 weeks. The highs, the lows, the films we forgot we watched and the films we wish we could forget. There's also an end of year quiz, a look ahead to 2022 and we pick the first three films we'll be watching in the new year.Thanks to all our listeners, new and old, for sticking with us through another turbulent year! See you in the future!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play...2021-12-3154 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesIt's the night before Christmas and all through the house your smart speakers and phones should be blasting out SFRS. It's a bumper Christmas episode as we take our annual trip back to a galaxy far, far away. Unfortunately, this time we're stuck with Attack of the Clones. Still, there's lots to talk about: Incompetent jedis, Anakin red flags, the unrealised potential of Jar Jar Binks, galactic mobility scooters, and much, much, much more!Hope all our listeners have a lovely Christmas! We'll be back on New Year's Eve for our traditional end of year wrap up...2021-12-241h 22
Science Fiction Rating SystemJurassic Park IIIThe hits keep coming with another BIG FRANCHISE film, it's...oh, it's Jurassic Park III. Alex hosts and brings two quizzes along for the ride as we discuss bad parenting, worse parenting, a lot of weird plot points, talking raptors, and how to procure T-Rex urine.Next week, it's either the christmas show or Attack of the Clones...watch this space!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!See the old list!2021-12-171h 09
Science Fiction Rating SystemGhostbustersWe're back from a brush with Covid (and a cold) to bring you more science fiction rating goodness - this week, we've got one! It's Ivan Reitman's seminal Ghostbusters, the original and the best. Join us for ghost history, Venkman cancellation queries, a Moranis love-in and lots and lots of quotes.Next week, we keep the blockbusters coming as we head into Christmas with Jurassic Park 3!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!...2021-12-101h 09
Science Fiction Rating SystemToysThis week we begin with a bonus John Lewis christmas advert spoilercast before tackling Chris' birthday pick, the weird Robin William's vehicle Toys. We pick up where we left off with Bicentennial Man with not really getting the leading man's appeal, discuss how much the design saves this film, and ponder one of history's worst soundtracks.Next week, who yer gonna call? SFRS, that's who, and we will pod into your ears about the original Ghostbusters. Oh yes.Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!...2021-11-1954 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemMeteorThis week it's time for some classic '70s disaster action as Sean Connery battles a giant rock hurtling towards Earth. Join us for a suprisingly good Connery impression, a classic Alex quiz, best Bond, Scottish independence hot takes, some top class lamp analysis, a lot of HARD SCIENCE and a CLIFFHANGER!Next week, we very belatedly celebrate Chris' birthday with his film pick, Toys!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!See...2021-11-121h 01
Science Fiction Rating SystemSpace Station 76This week we watch a bunch of people have relationship problems on a space ship in indie sci-fi 'drama' Space Station 76 Everyone likes Dr. Bot, no one likes the soundtrack and then we all have a breakdown and talk about the Dune podcast that actually came out last week... Also, we hear about Chris' latest celebrity friends, Alex's latest second-hand celebrity sighting, and Sam's plan to blackmail any potential celebrities who might be on the pod.Next week...It's Sean Connery in Meteor!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See...2021-11-0441 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemDune SpoilercastDenis Villenueve's Dune has finally released and so we cling on to some well tailored Atreides coattails and pump out a classic SFRS spoilercast! We're all here, we've all seen the film, and we all have a lot to say. Will everyone actually agree that this is a modern masterpiece? Will we upset fans of the Lynch film again? And just how much of the book will Sam misremember? Tune in for all these answers and more!Next week, we return to the business of official list ranking with indie space dramedy Space Station 76!...2021-10-2848 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemAlita: Battle AngelWE'RE BACK! 168 weeks ago Sam turned 37 and chose Alita: Battle Angel for his birthday pick! Alex turns up with a binder full of notes, Chris and Sam watched it so long ago they've forgotten the film, and everyone is in agreement that this is a weird, weird film. Also, big James Bond spoilers, eating on the pod, Billie Eilish impressions, Chris reveals what film he recorded an unused theme for, and much, much more!Next week join us for a special Dune Spoilercast!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See...2021-10-2059 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Animatrix Part IIChris is still in the land of showbiz so Sam and Alex tackle the second half of The Animatrix! Samurai fights, ghost houses and absolute robot insanity, it's the episode that's got everything. Except a third host.Next week, we're running on fumes. There'll be a show but...just stick with us, okay?Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!See the old list!Download the soundtrack!Buy our...2021-09-2450 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Animatrix Part IChris is off on a super secret shoot so it's left to Alex and Sam to keep this train rolling. With the trailer for The Matrix Resurrection tearing up the internet we take the opportunity to indulge our love of Japanese animation with a two part in depth look at The Animatrix. We run through the first four of the nine shorts and start a brand new ranking list.Next week, the rest of The Animatrix!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along...2021-09-1750 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemIdiocracyIdiocracy is in the news a lot lately, because a lot of people like to write things like "5 ways that Idiocracy predicted the future" and "You won't believe these 11 things Idiocracy got right - number 7's a doozy!" all the while not realising the great irony of the content of said articles and existence of the whole clickbait mill of adverts that passes for 'journalism' these days. Sigh. Anyway, we watched the film and everyone gets a bit miserable, but not too miserable. We also reminicise about Chris' encounter with the American emergency services, Sam gets whistful over a...2021-09-101h 08
Science Fiction Rating SystemElectromaDaft Punk split up and eventually we get round to honouring their legacy by watching their arty flick Electroma. Join us for some Daft Punk hot takes, Chris takes up the mantle of Poppins Advocate and Alex is briefly a poet.Next week we remain massively on topic with current zeitgeist favourite Idiocracy.Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us on Youtube!See the old list!Download the soundtrack!Buy our...2021-09-0343 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSignsM. Night Shyamalan returns to the list with Signs, in which Mel Gibson and family fight off an alien invasion. We discuss the problems with a water-averse alien invading Earth, how asthma works, and try to answer the most important question of all- how long does it take to defrost a chicken?Next week we commiserate Daft Punk splitting up (about 400 days too late) by watching their arty art flick Electroma. Art.Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!...2021-08-2747 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSpace JamLast week's admin controversy spills over into this week's episode as Chris struggles to become our Social Media Officer, and then eventually we talk about Space Jam because a sequel came out about 48 years ago and we're just getting round to it. Elsewhere, Chris recommends a futurist, Alex has got a quiz, and Sam pitches the InsuranceVerse.Despite what we say at the end of the episode, next week Mel Gibson runs around a house in Signs!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play...2021-08-2052 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)It's part 2 of our Earth-stopping double bill! This time, Keanu Reeves is playing to his 'strengths' as emotionless blank slate Klaatu and Jennifer Connelly is the most loosely defined scientist we've seen in some time.Join us to learn some maths, find out where the only blue McDonald's in the world is, and what happens to cats when the apocalypse comes.Next week, it's, er, Space Jam. Yup.Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!Watch us...2021-08-131h 05
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)Season 3 (or maybe 4?) begins as we reach episode 201 and start a classic remake double bill. This week, it's the 1951 original The Day The Earth Stood Still. Listen as we discuss what olden days people thought about UFOs, how most tropes are older than we think, and the ethics around Alex moving into Sam's caravan park whilst owning a gun.Next week, we see how Keanu Reeves gets on as Klaatu 2 in the 2008 remake!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the new list!Play along at home!2021-08-0652 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemAlienÂłWe're back! After weeks of travel and turmoil the three of us finally reconvene to record our 200th episode! 200!? Yes, it's a bit mad. Four years and 6 months after we started we finally have an occasion momentous enough to justify watching the wonderful/terrible AlienÂł! Well, we actually watch the 'Special Edition' (or 'Assembly Room'/'Workprint') version of the film as this one of the few occasions that a special edition makes enough difference to demand we watch it. We explain it all on the pod, don't worry.Next week, we start the road to episode 300 with t...2021-07-301h 07
Science Fiction Rating SystemCountdown to 200 - Best of SFRS | Chris’ ChoiceThe countdown to 200 reaches its terrifying conclusion with Chris' pick for favourite film. Sam and Alex finish their nostalgia quizzes, get off topic with Fast & Furious and reveal what film we'll be watching on episode 200!(If this isn't your thing, don't worry - we'll be back with new films from episode 200 onwards!)GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!2021-07-091h 21
Science Fiction Rating SystemCountdown to 200 - Best of SFRS | Sam’s ChoiceThe countdown to 200 continues with the dark middle chapter of our nostalgia trilogy. Sam and Alex continue their trip down memory lane, fire some quiz questions at one another and then settle down to listen to another classic episode of SFRS!(If this isn't your thing, don't worry - we'll be back with new films from episode 200 onwards!)GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're...2021-07-021h 08
Science Fiction Rating SystemCountdown to 200 - Best of SFRS | Alex’s ChoiceFor the next three weeks we approach our 200th episode with buckets of nostalgia and self indulgence. Sam's moving house and Chris is on holiday so join Alex and Sam for a trip down SFRS memory lane. Behind the scenes gossip, duelling quizzes, and then a rerun of Alex's favourite episode of the pod!(If this isn't your thing, don't worry - we'll be back with new films from episode 200 onwards!)GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download...2021-06-251h 14
Science Fiction Rating SystemMidnight SpecialWhat does the name Midnight Special bring to mind? A cocktail? A club night? A group activity banned in several countries? Surprise! It's none of those, it's a film about a kid with weird eyes being chased across America by the feds and a cult. Seriously, if anyone knows why this film is called what it is, please let us know.Next week, the start of a double bill of Earth stopping, it's The Day The Earth Stood Still! (The old one)GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!...2021-06-1845 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemStar Trek: InsurrectionWe make our annual trip back into the world of Star Trek, with Insurrection, the penultimate 'proper' Trek film. Picard and crew are out to thwart the most boring plot in the history of the galaxy, or are they accidentally making things worse? Also, another Star Trek quiz, where you should keep Data's manual and the problem with actors being actors.Next week we watch Michael Shannon and an annoying kid in Midnight SpecialGIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!2021-06-111h 13
Science Fiction Rating SystemD.A.R.Y.L.At some point in the past we said we would watch D.A.R.Y.L. and at an unspecified time later someone contacted us and said 'Hey, you still need to watch that film.' Well, we don't know who you were, we forgot saying it, but now we're watching D.A.R.Y.L. Join us as we immediately get wildly off topic with Crocodile Dundee, discuss carnivorous robots, Alex hosts an acronym quiz, and we get blue in a way we haven't for a while. Seriously, there's an 'E' for explicit label on this podcast for...2021-06-0452 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemImpostorWe emerge from post-lockdown life and consequently get too busy to podcast. But don't worry, we're back, with a film no one has seen, no one wants to see, and no one should see. So, business as usual, then.Next week, D.A.R.Y.L.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See...2021-05-2837 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemVirtuosityIt's the future, again, and this time cops are getting trained in a computer by a sadistic AI. What could possibly happen next? Join us as we really go off Russell Crowe, wonder how Brett Leonard keeps getting to make films and marvel that Denzel Washington already had an oscar when he signed on to this...Next week, it's Impostor!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!...2021-05-1448 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemBattle RoyaleThese days, kids love battle royale games, like Fortnite and all that. Back when we were young kids loved Battle Royale, an ultraviolent film about 40 schoolkids trying to kill one another. Join us as we take a trip down DVD memory lane, try and work out why anything is happening and play Battle Royale Top TrumpsNext week, it's Virtuosity!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And...2021-05-071h 01
Science Fiction Rating SystemRodney Ascher InterviewAlex is back with another brush with Hollywood, this time interviewing top documentary maker Rodney Ascher about his latest film, A Glitch in the Matrix!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0328 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemGodzilla (1998)This week we're going deeper underground and celebrating the release of Godzilla Vs. Kong with Hollywood's first attempt at bringing the king of monsters to the west. Join us as we discuss the star (?) power of Matthew Broderick, the likelihood of losing a giant lizard in New York and the Devlin/Emmerich Rating System.Next week we watch Fortnite for Boomers, it's Battle Royale!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list...2021-04-2250 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemPrimerThis week we watch the super low budget indie time travel film Primer! Join us as we struggle to work out how time travel works, struggle to work out how time travel works, and finally struggle to work out how time travel works.Next week we're going deeper underground, it's 1998's Emmerich/Devlin Godzilla!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and...2021-04-1647 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemReady Player OneSo, it's come to this. Alex celebrates his birthday by breaking pod rules and picking a film we shouldn't technically see for another 3 years, or preferably never. Yes, it's Ready Player One, and yes, Sam has a lot to say.Next week it's Primer!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2021-04-091h 14
Science Fiction Rating SystemA Clockwork OrangeIt's Easter Friday, and what says Easter better than a healthy dose of ultraviolence and the old in out? We celebrate with a viddy at A Clockwork Orange, the film too shocking for you to see, although not actually because it wasn't ever banned, really. Anyway, it got people excited for a long time and is it worth the hype? Join us for architecture, bad acting, bad impressions and Sam read a book.Next week, it's all Alex's fault, and it's Ready Player One. Thanks, Alex.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get...2021-04-021h 03
Science Fiction Rating SystemZack Snyder’s Justice League SpoilercastJoin Alex and Sam for a bonus spoilercast they didn't think they would record. Expectations were rock bottom for Zack Synder's reconstruction of Justice League so we approach it tentatively but...it's not that bad? Listen as we apply the Batman Rating System™ to the entire Synderverse and then work our way through four hours of superhero team up fun!And join us later this week for your regularly scheduled rating, A Clockwork Orange!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!...2021-03-291h 10
Science Fiction Rating SystemAkiraThis week we watch the classic anime Akira, a film that did a lot to shape the tastes of at least two thirds of this pod. But 30 years later does it still hold up? Join us as we find out and discuss the wonders of animation, the two scenes that gave us nightmares and see if Chris has come round on Japanese films yet...Next week we stay with troublesome teens, it's A Clockwork Orange!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our...2021-03-2654 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemGalaxy QuestThis week Chris combines negotiating film contracts with hosting a podcast as we watch Galaxy Quest in installments, starting, stopping, and starting again. We also learn about Tim Allen's idea exchange, the changing face of fandom and Sam wishes he was watching a very specific different film.Next week... Akira!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!...2021-03-1943 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemMasters of the UniverseWe're back from break with a change to your scheduled film, it's listener-requested '80s fantasy sci-fi, er, classic(?) Masters of the Universe! Join us to learn which cast member is a chemical engineer, which cast member improvised all his lines, and how many people in this were also in Star Trek. We also have a quiz, a few listener requests from the mailbag and much, much more.Next week we really are doing Galaxy Quest. Honest.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!...2021-03-1259 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe 5th WaveThis week we conclude our trip back to 2016 with Sam's pick, The 5th Wave! Alex isn't sure whether this film was actually released, Sam has trouble with the wave system, and Chris broadcasts from a COVID secure bunker somewhere deep underground.Next week we watch Elysium! Want to watch it yourself? Leave us a review on iTunes, Spotify or wherever, drop us a line and let us know and you could win a copy of Elysium on 4K Blu Ray!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the...2021-02-0547 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemShin GodzillaThis week we continue our 2016 trilogy with Alex's pick- it's Shin Godzilla! After a decade away from making Godzilla films Toho returned with a different but also not different take on the world's greatest monster. Join us for some city-smashing action, a great soundtrack and loads of, er, bureaucracy.Next week it's the final 2016 film, The 5th Wave!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're...2021-01-2255 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemScott Adkins InterviewAlex is back with another exclusive interview, this time speaking to Scott Adkins, star of the new sci-fi comedy The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud. Alex Zooms into Scott's car and discusses the film, working with Jean Claude Van Damme, The Mandalorian, and much more!Join us back here Friday for your regular scheduled ranking!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram...2021-01-1831 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemTwinsAs we approach Christmas we continue watching some festive flicks from years past- it's a big slice of '80s nostalgia, Twins! Schwarzenegger and DeVito are unlikely siblings in this Reitman classic. Join us for discussion of pretty foxes, nature vs. nurture, Alex's most inscrutable quiz yet and generally just a lot of whistful mewing about happier times.Next week we celebrate christmas with...well, you'll have to wait and see.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download...2020-12-181h 06
Science Fiction Rating SystemMichael Ironside InterviewThis week we interrupt our regular scheduled ranking for an exclusive interview with Michael Ironside aka baddie Richter from Total Recall. The Verhoeven classic has been re-released to celebrate its 30th Anniversary and so Alex got to (virtually) sit down with Michael to discuss the working with Verhoeven, Michael's sci-fi roots and the book adaptation he wished he could've starred in.If you want the video version of this interview, you can watch it here!Or how about listen to what we thought about Total Recall back in July on Episode 151Next week...2020-11-2335 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemShort Circuit 2Many moons ago we watched Short Circuit and kept saying 'I thought this happened.' throughout. This week the cliffhanger is resolved and we discover if we were actually thinking of Short Circuit 2, or if there's something more serious going on and we're all going senile.Elsewhere we discuss the bizarre casting of Fisher Stevens, Sam and Alex reminisce about their time in Toronto, and there is definitely not a quiz. No quiz here. Nope.Next week, an SFRS exclusive: Alex sits down around a virtual table for a 40th Anniversay Total Recall chat with...2020-11-2041 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSpeciesHalloween is a month-long thing these days and always keen to exploit a commercial holiday we are watching a horror film in mid October- it's Species! Alex is really impressed with the teamwork on display whilst Sam and Chris are unsure about some of the scientific leaps being made. Also, killer squirrels. Again.Next week weirdo '60s italian scifi- it's The 10th Victim!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Buy our Merch!Download the soundtrack!See the list...2020-10-231h 06
Science Fiction Rating SystemAvatarThis week we watch Avatar as chosen during Sam and Alex's appearance on Why You Podcast where they chatted for an hour about the making of SFRS, check it out!In a bumper episode we start with a withering assessment of the state of DC films, a rant about 3D cinema and then launch into a gigantic, in depth analysis of the film itself. The problems with Unobtanium, spectacle versus narrative, and one of the biggest fights over a ranking in a good, long while...Next week we're watching The Core. Wait, The Core?? That's...2020-09-031h 17
Science Fiction Rating SystemGattacaThis week we fulfil a long-standing listener request and watch Gattaca! Despite various technical difficulties we get it together long enough to discuss the merits of genetic engineering, the problem with a twelve fingered pianist and which leading man is out-acted by a geriatric author.Also, check Sam and Alex out this coming weekend on Why You Podcast discussing the secrets to our, er, success.Next week's a big one... it's Avatar!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the...2020-08-2859 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemBill & Ted’s Bogus JourneyThis week Chris is determined to get through Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey as fast as possible with Alex and Sam desperately trying to get a bit of discussion in before the end music rolls. There's wildly differing opinions, a lot of quotes and an impromptu review of Star Trek: Lower Decks because it's new Star Trek so of course there is.Next week we hopefully slow down a bit to discuss Gattaca!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the soundtrack!2020-08-2141 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemMad Max: Fury RoadI've Never Seen... season continues with Alex's pick! What has Alex never seen? Mad Max: Fury Road. Join us as we watch Charlize Theron (and Tom Hardy a bit) race across the desert, and then turn round and race back again. Also, Alex tells us about his David Bowie dream.Next week Chris has never seen...Children of Men!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram...2020-05-1556 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemEx MachinaFor the next three weeks we're each picking a 'big' sci-fi film that we've never seen, the catchily titled (and not at all stolen) I've Never Seen... season!First up, Sam has never seen... Ex Machina, and it turns out neither have Alex or Chris. Join us as we get deep, dance a little, try and sort out the film's ending and talk about Blade Runner a bit, because Sam is hosting, so obviously.Next week Alex has never seen... Mad Max: Fury Road, which is pretty crazy!GIVE US 5 STARS...2020-05-0846 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemAlien versus PredatorThis week we find out what happens when you take two beloved sci-fi aliens and let them fight. Listen as Chris enjoys some architecture, Alex explains his patented Alien/Predator Ranking System™ and Sam really, really wishes he was watching something else.Next week we begin our 'I've Never Seen...' series of films with Sam's pick. Turns out he's never seen... Ex Machina!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!An...2020-05-0151 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemUniversal SoldierAlex had his birthday and got to pick any science fiction film to watch and he picked Universal Soldier because of course he did. Join us as we discuss Dolph Lundgren's scientific history, JCVD's acting chops and the absolute lack of anything compelling going on in this film. I mean it sounds harsh, but have you watched it recently?Next week we delve into the murky world of cross-franchise mistakes with Alien vs. Predator!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the...2020-04-2444 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSpace TruckersSpace Truckers is the 1997 sci-fi comedy that unbelievably none of us had seen. Dennis Hopper delivers a consignment of deadly aliens to Earth whilst Charles Dance wears some bad prosthetics. It's a colourful mess and not about pandemics or lockdowns and thus just the sort of escapism we need right now.Next week we celebrate Alex's birthday with his choice of film Universal Soldier. Yep.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Download the soundtrack!See the list so far!2020-04-1751 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSaturn 3Part two of our listener picks and it's Alex's turn to host with Saturn 3. A science fiction film starring Kirk Douglas, written by Martin Amis and with Harvey Keitel's face but not his voice, needless to say this is a pretty weird one. Join us as we try and find a motivation for any of the film's characters, wonder at how the film's antagonist cost so much to build, and battle our own gremlins as lockdown internet makes recording a bit of a nightmare. Sorry about that.Next week, It's Capricorn One!GIVE...2020-04-0358 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemRedlineThis week we watch the first of a trilogy of listener-picked films, one for each of us. First up is Redline, chosen for Sam because he's the most in to moaning on about Japanese animated stuff. Join us as we discuss this futuristic Wacky Races, get used to talking again after spending the week in lockdown and hear Alex's pitch for a remake which may be the best idea anyone has ever had on this podcast.Next week it's a film specially picked for Alex: Saturn 3!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!...2020-03-2841 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemBrazilIn a very special episode we review Terry Gilliam's Brazil and are joined by Valerie Charlton who worked on the visual effects for the film for a fascinating interview on how some of the iconic shots were put together. Also, Sam is an idiot and deleted his own audio and Chris has gone AWOL, so listen as Alex and Sam try to recreate a podcast by picking through the remnants of a digital Chris. It's a weird one, just as Gilliam would no doubt want.Next week, the uncut full 70 minute interview with Valerie...2020-03-131h 07
Science Fiction Rating SystemJurassic WorldThis week it's Chris' choice of 2015 film to start the new decade, and predictably he's gone for Jurassic World. Alex has plans for a very different sort of JP film, Sam can't get over Quattro and Chris is just happy as long as there's dinosaurs.Next week it's Sam's pick for 2015, which was Michael Madsen's (not that one) The Visit (not that one, either)GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram...2020-01-1357 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemHot Tub Time Machine 2It's 2020 which means the strict and important rules of SFRS now allow us to watch films from 2015. So, obviously our first choice is Hot Tub Time Machine 2. Listen as Sam's soul tries to escape his body, everyone pitches dark TV shows, Alex brings several quizzes and we find out definitively when films stopped being funny.Next week Chris takes us back to Jurassic Park only this time it's bigger and worse and it's Jurassic World.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See...2020-01-0659 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemStar Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker SPOILERCAST!On the night before the night before the night before Christmas SFRS broke into your house, ate your mince pies, drank your brandy and left a little treat for you in your podcast feed. Yes, it's another spoilercast and this time it's a big one! Alex and Sam report back from the 'final' Star Wars film and let Chris know what to expect from JJ Abrams' end to the Skywalker saga. Is it good? Does it make sense? And in case the title didn't clue you into this: WALL TO WALL SPOILERS FROM THE VERY START. So watch out...2019-12-2228 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemWeird ScienceWeird Science was re-released on blu-ray last month and the good folk at Arrow Films asked us to take a look. Chris has woken up from last week's soporific showing and is here to weigh in on just how much 'weird' and how much 'science' is here. Also we learn a lot about his personal life, Alex has a quiz and Sam had to censor himself several times.Next week get your bone guns at the ready, it's Existenz!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the...2019-08-2754 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemSoylent GreenThis week Chris is so excited for Soylent Green that we struggle to contain him. Listen as Alex and Sam try to keep him in line and talk through the '70s sci-fi classic with a twist as twisty as a bag of Twisters twisted around a twisty flagpole. In Twisttown.Also, we discuss our favourite movie deaths!Next week, it really is Weird Science, which you may have been expecting this week. Honest.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!...2019-08-1959 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemGodzilla (2014)The conclusion of our Godzilla double bill takes us back to 2014 and Hollywood's last attempt to make Japan's greatest export work in America. Chris hosts as we find out what went wrong and went right with Gareth Edward's very expensive monster movie, and end up losing our way in plotholes and inexplicable character choices. Oh well. Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters is in cinemas next week!Also Alex's audio has a little buzzy gremlin on it for the 2nd half, sorry about that!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!2019-05-2154 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Re-Ranking II - Predator, Independence Day, TronIt's the 2nd annual re-ranking! Every birthday we each get to pick a film we think has been treated unfairly by the list and re-watch and re-rank it! This year Sam chose Predator, Chris chose Independence Day and Alex chose Tron. You can probably guess which film is the most contentious. Hint: This is the THIRD time we've have to watch it and it's not happening again, no matter what Chris says.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!...2019-05-0646 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe AvengersAs The Avengers: Endgame hits cinemas across the world we hop onto some super-heroic coattails and watch the first Marvel team up from way back in 2012.In a bumper episode we thoroughly pull apart a film that feels older than it is. Alex is in his element dishing out facts like confetti, Sam is hard to impress and Chris is maybe coming around to this sort of thing? Maybe.And don't worry, there are absolutely *no spoilers* for Endgame here (plenty for earlier films in the MCU though.)Next week it's...2019-04-261h 32
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Transformers: The MovieWeek 2 of nostalgia season and it’s Sam’s choice, the 1986 animated classic The Transformers: The Movie, a film Sam has been pitching repeatedly since episode 2 of the podcast, and finally we get around to watching it.Join us as Alex is overwhelmed by the film’s refusal to take a breather, Chris actually manages to say a couple of nice things and Sam falls over himself with excitement and occasionally breaks into song.Next week Chris’ pick rounds out the nostalgia season, its Short Circuit! Nice!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!2019-03-191h 12
Science Fiction Rating SystemThe Running ManIt’s the start of nostalgia season! This week Alex plucks a film from his childhood to see if it still holds up, and predictably Arnold Schwarzenegger is involved. In 1987’s The Running Man 2019 is a totalitarian hellscape where TV controls the world and the masses are oppressed by a minority, getting their kicks watching innocents throw themselves into a violent nightmare for a chance at redemption. Its only marginally less depressing than the real 2019 etc.Next week we visit Sam’s childhood by finally getting to watch The Transformers: The Movie. Watch a trailer here!...2019-03-121h 20
Science Fiction Rating SystemStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryIt took half a year for us to expunge the taste of Star Trek V but finally we are ready for more Trek. And it’s even numbered Trek so its good Trek. Nicholas Meyer returns to direct one last hurrah for the original cast, facing off against their old enemies the Klingons!Next week we start NOSTALGIA SEASON. We re-watch three films from our childhood we haven’t seen in a long time and see if they hold up to grown up scrutiny.First up is Alex’s pick, Its Arnie in The Running Man.2019-03-051h 12
Science Fiction Rating SystemYor, The Hunter From The FutureMany moons ago Chris chose Yor over the Matrix sequels. After putting off watching it for months Alex, Chris and Sam are all pleasantly surprised by Yor’s brand of terrible. Cavemen, dinosaurs, Gimp Vader, the grandpa from Troll 2 and the greatest theme tune we’ve rated yet this week we watch the film that has it all! (But is still pretty awful.)We’ve gone long enough without any Trek and so next month we catch up with the original Enterprise crew for the last time in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country!See th...2019-02-2755 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemAttack the BlockThis week Alex hosts and possibly stars in Attack the Block, Joe Cornish’s hoodies vs. aliens sci-fi romp. It doesn’t take us long to decide we have serious issues with the film and then spend a long time trying to come to terms with it. Its the sort of borderline deep conversation you don’t really expect from us to be honest. Next week is a film about a time travelling dinosaur hunter so business as usual.That film is Yor The Hunter From The Future!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get...2019-02-191h 06
Science Fiction Rating SystemK-PAXThis week Sam becomes ever more familiar with editing podcasts as we discuss Kevin Spacey’s K-PAX and definitely not anything else related to Kevin Spacey that may be in the news right now. Chris is unwilling to jeopardise any future Hollywood link-ups whilst Sam and Alex are determined to write a better version of this terrible film.And if that’s not enough the debate over whether this is actually sci-fi potentially activates the dreaded Poppin’s Clause. Will K-PAX be our third film not to even make it on to the list? Tune in to find o...2019-02-1249 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemPredestinationOur third and final 2014 film is Predestination in which Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook tie themselves in knots trying to catch the poorly named Fizzle Bomber. Predictably we also get a bit confused attempting to un-jumble the paradox before Chris activates his own time machine to cheat on Alex’s quiz.Next week its Dr Who & The Daleks!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on...2019-01-2957 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemTimecrimesThis week Chris is back so we return to the business of ranking films, not trailers. Timecrimes is the latest addition to the list, with Alex hosting as we pull apart the complicated plot that inevitably comes with a time paradox. We also get quizzed on famous crimes, what Americans think about time travel and probably add another country to the list of places we can’t go any more.Next week its Escape From New York!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!...2018-10-2348 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemTrailer Hell Part 2: The PastFor part 2 of our bad film special Sam shows Alex some terrible trailers from the past. Rogue cops, evil frogs, dinosaurs in warehouses and purple monsters, our minds are repeatedly blown before we decide which of these terrible films will be getting the full on SFRS treatment in a future episode.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-1919 min
Science Fiction Rating SystemTrailer Hell Part 1: The FutureChris is away filming his Alien short film so Sam and Alex take the oppurtunity to indulge their taste for terrible films. In two special episodes we watch a selection of upcoming and old awful looking films, ranking the lot before choosing one to get the proper full show treatment.In Part 1 Alex takes us through a few future classics to look out for in cinemas near you soon. Well, on streaming services, at least. Jackie Chan in ten films at once, the world’s worst AI voice, Nicolas Cage wandering around the apocalypse and much, much mo...2018-10-1623 min
Science Fiction Rating System0069:1984IT’S OUR 100TH FILM!And what better film to celebrate than the monochrome miserabilism of Michael Radford’s 1984, yay! Alex hosts as we thoroughly dissect the film breaking occasionally from the misery to take part in an incredibly self indulgent quiz about…ourselves.Next week we watch 1984 again, but through the lens of a hyperactive 14 year old in 2000 – its Equilibrium!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! H...2018-08-201h 02
Science Fiction Rating System0066: Them!For a 2nd year running we celebrate Bug Week with some GIANT ANTS. In a wide ranging episode we dissect the film itself, and also get into projection techniques, an in depth ant quiz, the wonder of a Victorian man in Hollywood and much, much more!Note: We had a bit of technical trouble whilst recording, so if Chris and Sam seem to be laughing for no reason its because Alex sounded like an alien trapped in a washing machine for much of the podcast. Luckily, his voice is super sweet and clean for the listener.GIVE...2018-07-3154 min
Science Fiction Rating System0060: 2001: A Space OdysseyThis week we watch 2001, chosen by Matt Fitch, co-author of the fantastic new graphic novel Apollo, in stores now! We break down the film, Alex proposes an extra act break, and then when it comes to the all important ranking the pod erupts in all-out war. Not since Ghost in the Shell has a film proved quite so divisive. Will the gang manage to reach a ranking, or is a certain co-host so angry that this is the end of SFRS as we know it? Tune in for more drama than you can probably find in the film itself!2018-06-1358 min
Science Fiction Rating System0057: The Re-Ranking I - WALL-E, Ender’s Game, Ghost in the Shell (1995)Hey here’s three films you’ve seen before if you’ve been following along at home! But we just weren’t happy with where they were in the list and Alex is a masochistic who likes Ender’s Game so we watched these three films again, and then argued about where they should be in the list. And then we watch a trailer because Preview Shows are DEAD and we are in the future where we watch one film a week and send your humble podcast editor into a meltdown because we’re recording bits in the future, and bits in...2018-05-1456 min
Science Fiction Rating System0056: The Re-Ranking I Preview ShowJoin us for an end of an era, as the last three films of SFRS mark one are reviewed. We head back in time to look at the films we've each selected for our annual re-ranking process. Sam regrets his choice, Alex didn't think his would be so controversial, and Chris doesn't write (or probably read) these introductions and so clearly made a bad choice.We also get into what's changing about the pod, and how YOU can shape the future! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!Se...2018-05-0712 min
Science Fiction Rating System0052: Fishy Tales Preview WeekCreature Feature Season continues with three films of the aquatic persuasion. Join us and watch the trailers for three wildly different films from the sea. Also! Its Alex's birthday so we find out which film will join WALL-E and Ghost in the Shell for a re-ranking in a few week's time!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-0923 min
Science Fiction Rating System0045: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeAlex steps into the captain's chair to host a very special bumper Star Trek show. We follow one of cinema's strangest trilogies as the crew of the USS Enterprise fight an awesome villain, a terrible villain and no villain. We also discuss ship design, Kirk's trouble with women, the problem with time travel, Scotty's expanding waist band and much, much more!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on A...2018-02-191h 17
Science Fiction Rating System0042: 1998 Preview Week ShowLet's all feel old by watching three films from 1998 because THAT WAS 20 YEARS AGO! Wow. Three very different films get the trailer treatment as Alex quizzes us on 1998's biggest export: Google. Also in this week's show: Legitimate fanmail, Apollo Four Forty, and (inevitably) a bit of Star Trek.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-2921 min
Science Fiction Rating System0035: Star Wars & Rip-offs Preview WeekIn a galaxy far, far away nothing is probably happening, but right here we're watching A New Hope and 2 ripoffs because pretty soon there's a new Star Wars film out, and that is still an exciting thing! Also Alex brings the best quiz we've had yet, even if he doesn't realise how famous the Gonk droid is. Gonk.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast...2017-12-0425 min
Science Fiction Rating System0033: Emmerich/Devlin Axis of Destruction Preview ShowWe're back! Out of chronosleep, back from the nth Dimension, season 2 of SFRS starts with not one bang, but ALL THE BANGS as we get into three films from Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin that involve the world blowing up. And space Egypt. We also definitively decide that Alex isn't as into this stuff as Chris was, Chris was all the way into Indepedence Day, and Sam is definitely not a racist.GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And...2017-11-2022 min
Science Fiction Rating System0021: 1987 Week Preview ShowThis week we preview three blockbuster sci-fi films that turned 30 this year, with 1987's Robocop, Batteries Not Included and, er, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. Â Join us as we watch the trailers and Alex quizzes us on some historical facts. Â Ever wondered how many people were bitten by squirrels in New York thirty years ago? The answer and so much more lies within! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!2017-07-3127 min
Science Fiction Rating System0016: Transformers, Real Steel, Pacific RimThe rating system remains mired in mediocre film territory, with more middling to terrible films added to the list. (Well, Alex liked Pacific Rim a lot at least) Everyone likes Hugh Jackman, no one likes Transformers and Sam still hates kids. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-06-261h 05
Science Fiction Rating System0014: The Hunger Games, Ender’s Game, DivergentOur latest  attempt to appear current and relevant backfires, as the latest Divergent film gets cancelled and we watch three middling to bad teen science fiction films for no reason at all!  Still, at least they're ranked now and its out of the way. No, wait, there's about eight million films like this so we'll be back.  Sigh. Alex is pro Hunger Games, Chris is pro being a farmer, and Sam is pro starting a different podcast. Next time we watch some giant robots, so that's a relief! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get...2017-06-131h 06
Science Fiction Rating System0012: Surrogates, Armageddon, The Fifth ElementIt's Bruce Willis week!  The man of a thousand vests has made a helluva lot of sci-fi films, and we pick three of the best them to add to the list. Sam has a box quote for Armageddon, Chris has real scientific problems with Surrogates and Alex  GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-05-3059 min
Science Fiction Rating System0005: Edge of Tomorrow, Predator 2, Aliens There's an upswing in quality as we add three more films to the list, celebrating the work of Bill Paxton with three of his greatest Sci-Fi roles. Alex is crazy for Predator, Chris still hates time travel, and Sam really, really doesn't like Newt. And for one single, beautiful moment, all three hosts are in perfect agreement. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast...2017-03-141h 25
Science Fiction Rating System0003: Her, Safety Not Guaranteed, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind In this Valentine's Day Special love is in the air as we discuss three films that blend sci-fi and romance. Unfortunately one film makes Chris nauseous, and another has Sam angry. At least Alex gets in the spirit of things by falling in love. With his laptop. See the list so far at sciencefictionratingsystem.com ! Have three films for us to rate? Get in touch at mail@sciencefictionratingsystem.com or @sfratingsystem on twitter!GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Get in touch!Visit the Website!See the list so far!...2017-02-141h 01
Science Fiction Rating System0002: WALL-E, Innerspace, They Live We insert a second set of films into the list. Alex has childhood memories ruined, Sam just wants to watch Keith David fight, and Chris can't stop talking about Independence Day. Get in touch @sfratingsystem or mail@sciencefictionratingsystem.com !GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!Visit the Website!See the list so far!And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-02-0849 min