Do you like science? Do you like movies? Well, have we got a combo for you!
Every two weeks join us, real life physicists Freda and Abi, while we break down the science behind some of the best and worst movie plots out there. We also get real about the depiction of scientists and their working environment in movies and lay it all on the table with our WTF moments.
We're not about debunking, we're here to show our appreciation to the art of movie magic but reserve the right to laugh and shout as well as applaud where deserved! Here comes the science...
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Zombieland (2009): This is episode 2 of 5 from our zombietastic miniseries " World of Z" Walker, zed heads, the infected, cranks, crawlers, dead heads, the walking dead, the living dead, g’s, munchers, roamers, runners, saifu, stiffs, biter, hungries, fleshies, undead but never under any circumstances, zombies. We’re in a world of Z and there’s no way out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mummy (1999) A slightly delayed Halloween episode for your spooky pleasure! Freda has a Weiss sized love fest, Abi talks mummification and we all learn about why grave robbing is wrong! The question is, what's are you bringing to the afterlife? Oh and we LOVE Brendan Fraser! "Take that, Bembridge Scholars!" Instagram: @scienceatthemovies Email: scienceatthemovies@gmail.com References, resources and tidbits: Articles/Websites: Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian What is the ancienct Egyptian 'mumm...
Dawn of the Dead (2004): This is episode 1 of 5 from our zombietastic miniseries " World of Z" Walker, zed heads, the infected, cranks, crawlers, dead heads, the walking dead, the living dead, g’s, munchers, roamers, runners, saifu, stiffs, biter, hungries, fleshies, undead but never under any circumstances, zombies. We’re in a world of Z and there’s no way out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for Freda to go to space, for one time only! This time we break down the beloved classic Apollo 13. . How much was true? Did they really store poop in ziplock bags? What was the drama with the battery about? Also: Abi list some lunch tradition and Freda makes a contribution to our space podcasts by answer the burning question: What is Gimbal lock???? . Apollo 13 Press Conference with the three pilots (almost as thrilling as the film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QR9C9Oq5rM&t=1...
Independence Day (1996) : Freda and Abi Uncut! We're on a break from our regular episodes this week so here's the full unedited version of our Independence Day episode! Join in to find out if the wikihow guidance on telepathy works!??! We gush over Goldblums charisma, Abi tries to explain who Brent Spiner is and Freda has a new segment! Oh and we talk about aliens, telepathy and computer viruses...science stuff! Just who is Weird Al Yankovic?! Some articles for reference: https://www.theguardian...
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) We've taken Abi's Philip K Dick obsession to the main episodes. This one is a philosophical journey through our concept of humanity and we are so here for K's journey. Freda compares babies to plants, Abi is 32% replicant and nobody knows what it means to be conscious! We loved this movie and this chat is one of our finest, if we do say so ourselves. "What is Ana?" Instagram: @scienceatthemovies Email: scienceatthemovies@gmail.com References, resources and tidbits: Artic...
Its the last of our gaming series Pixelia and the Glitches! This time, Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's here at last, the one you've all been waiting for! Yes, Patch Adams was a Robin Williams (MHDSRIP) vehicle, but did you know the real Patch Adams is still fighting the good fight? The fight is good, but the movie isn't. Still - Clown Doctoring (no laughing matter)! Medical Insurance! This movie gave us a lot to talk about. There's science babble and no shortage of rayon cargo pants. Abi's counsellor falls asleep on her, Freda rages on those who make a joke of gynaecology and, somewhere, the...
Its episode 4/5 of our gaming miniseries: Pixlexia and the Glitches! . This time it's Steven Spielberg's vision of the future of gaming: Ready Player One! In a grim world, people escape to a virtual reality where nostalgia reminds everyone of better times. Abi straps in and enjoys the nostalgia ride while Freda complains about the laziness of references but of course not without dropping her own references along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Incredible Hulk (2008) We're back on the Marvel path and attempting to science the Green Giant! Freda teaches us about the Golem while Abi tries to justify the Hulks mass. We get to return to genetics and some guesswork around the cosmic microwave background radiation that definitely stands up to the science test..maybe. "It's an Abomination! Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @scienceatthemovies References, resources and tidbits: Articles/Websites: Crowd Control: How the Sonic Cannon Works...
Pixels (2015). This is episode 3 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's our first every documentary - and what topic could be better than the one, the only: Jane Goodall. A legend! But what do we really know about her? Thanks to Brett Morgen's amazing movie - now a lot! Should humans be entering into chimp territory? What did it mean that Jane observed personalities in chimps? We had so many questions, and we think we a fair job at answering them, and then some. Plus, we talk motherhood, scholarships, being advantageous and using your legs for science. Never gi...
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). This is episode 2 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Meg (2018) What better way to take our inaugural trip into the ocean than with a shark movie! Jason Statham takes on a Megalodon and we are here for it! Freda is swooning, Abi is under pressure and we all learn how many teeth sharks have! "Save the cheerleader, save the world!' Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @scienceatthemovies References, resources and tidbits: Articles: How Do Deep Sea Creatures See In the Deep? - Ocean Syrup Megalodon: The Monster Shark's Dead - National Geographic T...
Wreck-It Ralph (2012). This is episode 1 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's time for us and aliens to head to a new part of the world - South Africa! - Aliens have arrived, and the humans are right there to exploit them! Freda and Abi wallow in despair over the state of humanity but not to worry - Freda's back with her accents to lighten the mood. Are the aliens aphids? Did MNU stick to the three Rs of Animal Experimentation?? We answer all your burning questions, as well as the questions you didn't have, such as why there are only two northern white rhinos left. -...
Let's revisit our second ever episode, Moon, with an extended version! . Back when we were podcast babies without radio voices, pop filters and with massive echo, we covered the Duncan Jones masterpiece from 2009 - Moon! Recorded about one month into 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, where we thought things were winding down, we thought we had already gained all the weight and Freda was struggling with re-entry into society, we spoke about cloning, mining, isolation, and the end of PhDs. Join us on this...
Enjoy the release of our extended Moon episode and then listen to Freda's conversation with loveable Dementia specialist Aaron Wagen. . Both on their third viewing, Freda and Aaron go on a deep dive into all matters Moon. Why do Lunar Industries need to give their clones memories? What if they didn't? Do we all need to be motivated by personal conflict? Are we different people at different points in our lives? Why do they have a ping pong table to begin with??? . See you after our break! Hosted ...
Gravity (2013) We're back in space and feeling the isolation and terror of Dr Ryan Stone. Gravity is an experience for science lovers and movie lovers alike and we both adored this movie! Abi fumbles through some orbital dynamics, Freda enters space therapy and we all learn that even great movies shouldn't steal scenes from animations about robots in love! "It's space therapy!" Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @scienceatthemovies References, resources and tidbits: Articles: Soyuz Landing - NA...
A Scanner Darkly (2006). Episode 5 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with your empathy box today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We've really gone and done it this time by covering 1997's Face/Off. We have so many question! How can Nicholas Cage's face fit over John Travolta's chin? Can you transplant a face with gentle massage? Are the women okay? Abi and Freda both thought Face/Off was all all-time favourite but 20 years can do a lot to a movie. Enough with the face touching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Adjustment Bureau (2011). Episode 4 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with your empathy box today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jurassic Park (1993) ... we're so excited! This week we're finally taking a trip to Isla Nublar to walk with the dinosaurs! We're back to the topic of cloning and genetics with a dash of mathematics and an attempt to understand chaos theory! Freda does a Spielberg turnaround, Abi wants a feathered T-Rex and we have Freda's own dino expert Raph in to explain those Velociraptors! "Scaly and scary!" Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @scienceatthemovies References, resources and tidbits: Articles:...
Total Recall (1990). Episode 3 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with your empathy box today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week, its all about Baymax, the care-giving robot! The 2002 animated movie Big Hero 6 gave us a lot to smile about. We talk hyperspectral cameras, neurotransmitters, soft robotics and just about everything in between. Plus, we have a bonus counselling session to help you deal with your difficult feeling. Everyone has them! Long live the space womb! _______________________ A bit of further reading for you Healthcare robots: https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/home-rob...
Minority Report (2002). Episode 2 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with your empathy box today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) ... Yes this movie has science in it!! No for real!! This week we're talking scifi slashers, the movie genre you never knew you needed! Jessica Rothe is back and we are so here for it. Abi gets to talk about lasers, Freda spirals into another dimension and nobody can explain time loops! If you haven't watched this movie, do it! Even better, go back and watch the first one and listen to our minisode on it! "Same day, same day" Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @science...
Blade Runner (1982). Episode 1 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and electronics? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with your empathy box today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Will Smith teams up with another grumpy old man in Enemy of the State! We just can't stay away. We're back from a break and, in this episode, Abi and Freda show off their knowledge. We answer every one of your burning questions: Is a dedicated satellite enough to surveil an on-the-run Will Smith? Can you use a pretzel packet to escape the government? Most importantly: Can you rotate us 75 degrees around the vertical, please???? Btw, Lisa Bonet was in the movie.... _____ Extra content: 3D constru...
Hey SatMs! We're on a short break but we know we can't leave you high and dry! We're throwing back to our second ever episode, Spectral, and bringing you this companion piece to extend your listening pleasure! In this minisode Abi talks with a real life Quantum Physicist, David Garrick. There's a lot of lols in this one and David does an excellent job of accurately explaining both Bose-Einstein condensate and why the science in this movie is just straight bonkers! Grab your hyperspectral goggles...
