Back to the Future Part II (1989) & Primer (2004): Paradoxes & Tangled Timelines

"How would you like to be rich?" In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we explore two very different takes on complex time travel. First we discuss Back to the Future Part II (1989), the ambitious sequel that expands the trilogy's time-travel rules with alternate timelines and intersecting events. Then we look at Primer (2004), Shane Carruth's famously intricate indie sci-fi film about engineers who accidentally invent time travel — and quickly lose control of the timeline. Together these films show how time travel stories can evolve from blockbuster adventure into some of the most complex puzzles in science-fiction cinema. 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.   CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD