29: Sci Fi Shorts - Animatrix, Love Death & Robots (and more)

In this Episode: In this Episode: Our Heroes gather 'round the campfire to discuss some great short film in the Sci-fi genre. Naturally, a callback to the legendary Animatrix is in order! Also, two adaptations from very prominent authors John Scalzi and Alastair Reynolds. The episode is rounded out with a sprinkling of a Neill Blomkamp love fest (Jar Heego abstains…) Tune in… Timestamps for films discussed: 02:35 - Zima Blue (Love Death & Robots - Adapted from Alastair Reynolds) 18:56 - When the Yogurt Took Over (Love Death & Robots - Adapted from John Scalzi) 23:12 - Matriculated (Animatrix) 29:25 - Beyond (Animatrix) 35:17 - The Second Renaissance 1&2 (Animatrix) 44:54 - Rakka Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: ebd.fm/episodes/29 Zima Blue Zima (the drink) Zima director discussing max length of film Beyond the Aquila rift Revelation Space Trilogy The Prefect Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days When the Yogurt Took Over Pinky and the Brain Original Short Story (Yogurt) John Scalzi Animatrix - Matriculated Peter Chung Aeon Flux Matrix Game Liquid Television Animatrix - Beyond Gorillaz Characters Jamie Hewlett Tank Girl Animatrix - The Second Renaissance Animatrix - Flight if the Osiris Nuke 'em from orbit Rakka Blomkamp Episode Oats Studio Download MP3