Metropolis (1927) & Blade Runner (1982): Futuristic Worlds

Artificial intelligence has been one of science fiction's most fascinating ideas for nearly a century. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, James and Matt begin their Artificial Intelligence series by exploring two landmark films that helped define the genre: Metropolis (1927) and Blade Runner (1982). From the iconic robot of Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi classic to the haunting synthetic humans of Ridley Scott's cyberpunk masterpiece, these films ask a timeless question: What happens when humanity creates life in its own image? We explore how these films shaped the portrayal of artificial intelligence in science fiction and why their ideas still resonate today. Journey Through Sci-Fi is a podcast exploring the history of science-fiction cinema one subgenre at a time. Follow the show for weekly deep dives into the films, themes and ideas that shaped sci-fi. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD