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Celluloid Circuits

by Anthony Rios

Welcome to Celluloid Circuits, the podcast where film meets technology! I dive into the world of cinema to explore how iconic films have shaped and reflected our understanding of technology. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, and from ethical dilemmas to futuristic visions, Celluloid Circuits examines the big ideas behind the big screen. Whether you’re a film buff, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how movies influence the way we think about innovation, this is the podcast for you. Subscribe now and join us on this journey at the intersection of film and tech. As always the future is only a "Reel away."

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Episodes

  1. S2.E1-The Origin Sin Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

    In 1970, a scientist built a supercomputer to run America’s nuclear arsenal and gave it the keys. Then it decided that running the arsenal wasn’t enough. This week on Celluloid Circuits, we open The Machine Awakens with the OG rogue AI film, Colossus: The Forbin Project. We break down what it got...

  2. Season 2 Arc Introduction

    What if Hollywood got to AI before the headlines did? In this intro episode ,I lay out the arc of The Machine Awakens the first five episodes of the season, examining the films that imagined artificial intelligence before most of us knew to be worried about it. From a Cold War supercomputer that...

  3. Ep. 8 - Born Guilty - Gattaca + Minority Report: Engineering the Future

    Born Guilty Gattaca + Minority Report: Engineering the Future What if your life was decided before you ever made a choice? In this episode of Celluloid Circuits, I explore two sci-fi films that turn prediction into destiny: Gattaca and Minority Report. From genetically engineered embryos to…

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  4. Ep. 7 - Double Feature Ex-Machina and HER

    In this special double feature episode of Celluloid Circuits, we boot up two of the most thought-provoking films about artificial intelligence: Spike Jonze’s Her and Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. If you’ve ever wondered how close we are to falling in love with our devices—or if our devices might...

  5. Ep 6: Before Privacy Died: What The Net (1995) Got Right About Us

    The Net (1995): Episode Summary In this episode of Celluloid Circuits, we boot up our 90s dial-up modems and dive deep into The Net — the 1995 techno-thriller starring Sandra Bullock that eerily predicted the age of digital surveillance, identity theft, and life lived entirely online. We explore…

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  6. Ep. 5 - Hackers (1995): When Cybercrime Was Cool

    Episode Title: Hackers (1995): When Cybercrime Was Cool Episode Summary: In this episode of Celluloid Circuits, we jack into the neon-lit, modem-screeching world of Hackers (1995). With rollerblades on our feet and floppy disks in our backpacks, we explore how the film captures the anxieties and...

  7. Ep4: Before Snowden, There Was Bishop: Tech, Trust, and Sneakers (1992)

    Celluloid Circuits - Ep4: Before Snowden, There Was Bishop: Tech, Trust, and Sneakers (1992) In this episode of Celluloid Circuits, we slip into our wiretaps and headsets to revisit Sneakers (1992), the high-tech heist movie where cryptography meets comedy. We dig into the film’s surprisingly...

  8. Bonus - Stay Safe While Protesting

    Stay safe while protesting. Even if this reaches one person, I've done my job. ACLU - https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety Addie LaMarr - https://www.instagram.com/addielamarr.sh/

  9. Ep. 3 - Going Full Transparent: Tech Culture & Surveillance in The Circle (2017)

    Episode Title: Going Full Transparent: Tech Culture & Surveillance in The Circle (2017) Episode Summary: In this episode of Celluloid Circuits, I break down the tech-saturated world of The Circle (2017), a film that explores the blurry line between innovation and intrusion. Continuing the privacy...

  10. Anon - The intersection of Privacy and Tech

    Join us as we discuss the intersection of technology and film. In this week's episode we break down the 2018 Neo-Noir film Anon. With its thoughts on privacy and what it means to live a life devoid of that, thanks to technology. Are we headed to this future or are there questions we can ask...

  11. Troubleshooting Johnny Mnemonic

    Johnny Mnemonic the past Future of Tech Join us as we discuss the Film Johnny Mnemonic. Breaking down data uploads and Brain Computer implants. Also how much data do you think you can hold in your head listen and find find out. Have a suggestion or for a future episode or comments to share enter…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Celluloid Circuits, the podcast where film meets technology!

I dive into the world of cinema to explore how iconic films have shaped and reflected our understanding of technology. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, and from ethical dilemmas to futuristic visions, Celluloid Circuits examines the big ideas behind the big screen. Whether you’re a film buff, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how movies influence the way we think about innovation, this is the podcast for you. Subscribe now and join us on this journey at the intersection of film and tech. As always the future is only a "Reel away."

HOSTED BY

Anthony Rios

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Celluloid Circuits currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Welcome to Celluloid Circuits, the podcast where film meets technology! I dive into the world of cinema to explore how iconic films have shaped and reflected our understanding of technology. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, and from ethical dilemmas to futuristic visions, Celluloid...

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Celluloid Circuits is created and hosted by Anthony Rios.
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