EPISODE · Sep 24, 2020 · 1H 32M
12 Monkeys (1995) & Source Code (2011): Changing the Past to Save the Future
from Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast
"There's no right, there's no wrong, there's only popular opinion." In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two time-travel films where memory plays a central role. First we discuss 12 Monkeys (1995), Terry Gilliam's mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a prisoner sent back in time to investigate the outbreak of a deadly virus. Then we look at Source Code (2011), Duncan Jones' high-concept sci-fi film about a soldier repeatedly reliving the final minutes before a train bombing in order to identify the culprit. Together these films explore how memory, perception and repeating timelines can shape the way time travel stories unfold. Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time. Follow the show for deep dives into sci-fi classics, cult favourites and the ideas that shaped the genre.
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12 Monkeys (1995) & Source Code (2011): Changing the Past to Save the Future
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