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The Station PodcastCats (2019) - I Have No Cat Ears, and I Must MeowThe lost footage from the Event Horizon has finally been uncovered, and we get to see the scene that transpired on board... This is pretty much what Cats (2019) adaptation is, is.Why do humans have such a fascination with causing great disasters in film, and media in the name of cats? How wide is the trench that uncanny valley is is in this film?In this episode we delve into why the film is such an odd and twisted product as it is, is.2022-01-2845 min
The Station PodcastBlack Christmas (1974) - Home, But Not So AloneIt’s that time of year again.That time where the weather/holiday season leads us to be sequestered with those near and dearest to us..Well, maybe not those dearest to us.. In this episode we take a look at the Christmas Slasher film Black Christmas (1974) - A cult classic. We take a look at how truly unsettling this time of year can be, and how those closest to us may hide the darkest of intentions.It’s all here: the picturesque family, visits from relatives and Christmas surprises.So...2021-12-2553 min
The Station PodcastThe Station Podcast - 2021 Film RetrospectiveThe Station Podcast is little over a year old now!To celebrate this fact, we take a look back over our first year of doing the podcast, to examine our own recurrent themes.Covering pretty much all of the films that we have been going through in this past year - sort of reviving the original concept for the podcast.Post-Modernism, dystopias, nature reclaiming it’s place, odd cats.. It's all here, in one glorious (and perhaps lovecraftian) amalgamation. So, come join us as we delve into the past year as The...2021-12-1049 min
The Station PodcastThe Green Knight (2021) - Headstrong and A Gully Of FernMoss, degradation and dilapidation.These things are often the product of nature reclaiming its place, and ridding what once was - eminent and gleaming, to rubble and decay.As time often plays a vital hand in nature taking it's toll...This week we look at the 2021 adaptation of the mythic poem - The Green Knight.We examine how these themes come to light within the film.Mortality can often weigh down on us, like being on the executioner's block...2021-11-1953 min
The Station PodcastMullholland Drive (2001) - LynchesqueWhat can our dreams tell us about reality? Is Synchronicity a phenomena that blurs the threshold between this world and one of pure intuition? Does our subconscious know us better than us, what would that look like visually...? This week we take a look at the very bewildering and the highly respected 2001 Art-House Mystery Drama known as Mullholland Drive.After all, Hollywood is the place where dreams come to life.2021-10-2258 min
The Station PodcastCat In The Hat (2003) - The Cat That Rocked Pandora's BoxIn this month's episode, we take a look at the nightmarish 2003 adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic children's book - The Cat In The Hat.We examine why this seemingly innocent film is completely freakish and disturbed, and how this potentially could have come about. 2021-09-1756 min
The Station PodcastStalker (1979) - The Cinematic Observer Effect"The Zone is a very complicated system of traps, and they're all deadly. I don't know what's going on here in the absence of people, but the moment someone shows up, everything comes into motion. Old traps disappear and new ones emerge. Safe spots become impassable."2021-08-201h 02
The Station PodcastMoon (2009) - Phasing Out Humanity For A DoubleWhat do you think corporations would estimate a life is worth?How does time alter and change people (even if they are practically the same)?What happens when you realise that your life is expendable, and that you are only living in the shadow of another... In This episode we take a look at the Duncan Jones 2009 Sci-fi film "Moon", and how it explores some of these questions.3 years is a long haul.. and we discover what that can really mean.2021-07-2333 min
The Station PodcastDeath Note (2017) - The Art Of Transliterating An Anime With A Red N and Black NotebookWhat turns a great concept bad? Why were the producers/creators of this film keen on making sure Light Yagami's name was written in their 'love letter' to the series?In this episode we take a look at Adam Wingard's appalling adaptation of an anime and manga classic - Death Note. 2021-05-0740 min
The Station PodcastLabyrinth (1986) - Where The Froud Things AreAnother episode delving into the conjoint world of Jim Henson/Brian Froud who create the weird and wonderful creatures that habit this land. We examine the similarities between this and Alice In Wonderland and other classic fantasy stories.2021-04-2333 min
The Station PodcastThe Lobster (2015) - Consider The Plight Of Oedipus and The Sovereignty Of LoveWhat happens when you are forced to choose between the narrow marigns of being strictly single with a self-dug grave or finding a hastily cobbled together partnership based on trivial similarities in a matter of 45 days?Don't you think that sounds pretty animalistic?... Well that may not be far from the truth...In Yorgos Lanthimos's - The Lobster that is quite the case.In this episode We explore this sampling of Greek Weird Wave and explore this excursion into a strange alternative dystopia... 2021-04-0954 min
The Station PodcastThe Dark Crystal (1982) - Beyond urRu and SkeksisWhat are the pitfalls of puppets? do they lend further to fantasy, enamouring us in this land of Thra or can they be found at the bottom of the uncanny valley, making us feel uneasy?In this episode we explore Jim Henson and Franks Oz's imaginative 1982 film - The Dark Crystal and explore some themes of duality and discuss this odd venture into this almost forgotten land. 2021-03-2652 min
The Station PodcastBeing John Malkovich (1999) - The Chronicles Of Malkovich: The Mind, The Body and The ProblemDo you want to be famous? Do you want to know what that really looks like? Do you think that actor John Malkovich might be a good candidate?In this episode we take a look the Spike Jonze directed anomaly: Being John Malkovich. We take a look at the idea of superimposing your identity with that of any given celebrity - taking a backseat for just 15 minutes to escape life as you know.Get your piece of mind. 2021-03-1249 min
The Station PodcastThe Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.4 - Story Of The Blank BallOur last episode investigating and discussing The Midnight Gospel.In this episode we get to grips with the business of death.We also summarise our thoughts on the overarching themes of the series and how it relates to the idea of death.2021-03-0221 min
The Station PodcastAnnihilation (2018) - The Zone Of DilapidationAre you still the person you thought you were or has nature taken its course?In this episode we examine the 2018 film Annihilation directed by Alex Garland and how it relates to themes of Nature, Identity and Self-destruction.We contrast and compare some differences between the book (by Jeff Vandermeer) and discuss the film in general - as well as making mentions to Stalker and Lovecraft and how they may of influenced this film and the idea.Artwork by Chris Skinner2021-02-2658 min
The Station PodcastThe Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.3 - Groundbob DayOur third episode looking at the animated series The Midnight Gospel. 2021-02-2320 min
The Station PodcastThe Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.2 - Gulliver's CatsA continuation of us looking into the 2020 animated series - The Midnight Gospel.This being the second episode we look at 2021-02-1626 min
The Station PodcastThe Midnight Gospel (2020): Ep.1 - Slaughterclown FlyOur first in a series of 4 episodes looking at the animated 2020 series - The Midnight Gospel.The Midnight Gospel is a show that uses clips from Duncan Trussell's Podcast to make a visual narrative.It shows a simulation farmer called Clancy and his adventures into dying simulated worlds - He interviews people for his Spacecast. We look at the recurrent theme of death and absurdity displayed throughout this very trippy and surreal series - especially within this episode. 2021-02-1235 min
The Station PodcastBrazil (1985) - Return I Will To My Old DystopiaDo you feel trapped, caged and that inconspicuous eyes are watching your every move?You might not be paranoid.. You have found yourself in a Dystopia.In this episode We take a look this theme/idea of a Dystopia and how that is displayed through the 1985 Terry Gilliam Film - Brazil2021-01-2942 min
The Station PodcastMIDSOMMAR (2018) - Modernity and The Midsommar MurdersIsn't the countryside wonderful? No smog, technology or constant advertisement.. Pure bliss right?Maybe it's not all so tranquil...In this episode we look at the 2018 Ari Aster film Midsommar and what this shows to about the folk-horror genre.What can We learn from this film and the genre in general?2021-01-1545 min
The Station PodcastThe Phantom Of The Paradise (1974) - Phantom Of The PodcastThe strings that are being pulling in the music industry are sometimes more than just mortal musicians plucking their stringed instruments... In this episode we look at the Character of The Phantom Of The Opera and how that is represented and used in the 1974 Brian De Palma Horror Musical Comedy - The Phantom Of The Paradise.Sometimes there is more at stake than just musical dissonance.. 2021-01-0139 min
The Station PodcastThe Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) - The Ghost In The CarolIt's close to Christmas and the poltergeists that haunt our past are especially persistent at this time of year, rattling the chains of consequences from the past. We take a look at the titular tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1992 Muppet's film adaptation of A Christmas carol. In this episode, We seek to unearth this holiday's dark roots and examine this not so benign time of year... Illustration by Brianna Ashby2020-12-1847 min
The Station Podcast2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Does Siri Dream Of Megalomania?Why is humanity so haunted by our computers turning on us? Shouldn't we always put faith in our loyal and trusted companions or should We fear our obedient slaves...?In this episode We examine 2001: A Space Odyssey, delving into what makes the HAL 9000 so terrifying and how this seeps into our fear of technology in general.2020-12-0455 min
The Station PodcastEnemy (2013) - Me, Myself and The EnemyIn this episode We look at the recurrent theme of the Doppelgänger in media.We focus particularly on the Denis Villeneuve directed 2013 Film: Enemy - as well as some other surprises. What does it mean to face yourself? Follow us on our expedition into the mirror...2020-11-2046 min
The Station PodcastHausu (1977) - Bakaneko: I Choose You!An investigation into cats' place in horror and what the possible reasons of why that might be... 2020-11-051h 18