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The Quantum Reactor The Quantum Reactor
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Coming to you live from the edge of the event horizon, this is The Quantum Reactor! A sci-fi movie review podcast starring Jeremy Cobb and Andrew Coons. Join us every other week as we embark on a never-ending journey of film analysis and examination, here on the only space station dedicated exclusively to sci-fi movie reviews.
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The Quantum Reactor Episode 11: Ghost in the Shell
To cap off AAPI month, our Quarkermaster and Head of Radiospoilerology attempt to clean the darkened glass and come face to face with one of the crowning achievements of Japanese sci fi and one of the most influential sci fi movies of all time, the 1995 animated classic Ghost in the Shell.
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Theme music by Joe Frank www.twitter.com/joefrank87
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The Quantum Reactor Episode 10: Blade Runner
Our Quarkermaster and Head of Radiospoilerology turn up their collars, open their glowing umbrellas, and venture into the rainy neon depths of one of the most influential science fiction movies of all time.
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Theme music by Joe Frank www.twitter.com/joefrank87
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The Quantum Reactor Episode 9: Techno Orientalism (with James Mendez Hodes)
Techno Orientalism is a problem that's plagued the sci fi genre for decades. Today, we're joined by James Mendez Hodes to discuss some of the films that suffer from it, some of the films that avoid it, and how the industry can learn from it going forward.
Films/Television Shows mentioned:
Blade Runner
Blade Runner 2049
Star Wars series
The Hidden Fortress
Sense8
Cloud Atlas
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Better Luck Tomorrow
Tangled
Big Trouble in Little China
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
James' Recommendations:
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Cowboy Bebop
Carole and Tuesday
James Mendez Hodes Articles:
https://jamesmendezhodes.com/blog/2019/1/13/orcs-britons-and-the-martial-race-myth-part-i-a-species-built-for-racial-terror
https://jamesmendezhodes.com/blog/2019/6/30/orcs-britons-and-the-martial-race-myth-part-ii-theyre-not-human
James Mendez Hodes 3 Black Halflings Appearances:
https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings/lets-hamilton-this-guy-systemic-racism-in-fantasy
https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings/its-ok-frodo-i-actually-dont-see-height-systemic-racism-in-dd
https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings/another-finger-on-the-racist-monkeys-paw-closes-with-james-mendez-hodes
https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings/the-monks-monopoly-with-james-mendez-hodes
https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings/punch-you-in-the-ki-a-guide-to-monks-with-james-mendez-hodes
Nute Gunray accent:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD2gZ-2OI4I&ab_channel=JoTambor
Research Links:
https://thechloegong.com/2019/12/28/techno-orientalism-in-science-fiction/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/mb7yqx/cyberpunk-cities-fetishize-asian-culture-but-have-no-asians-blade-runner
https://www.trtworld.com/opinion/slavery-the-robot-and-orientalism-in-science-fiction-37635
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230101678_6
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/where-the-future-is-asian-and-the-asians-are-robots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8e8xtvElpQ&ab_channel=MaiaC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbqX53avv0o&ab_channel=YujinKim -
The Quantum Reactor Episode 8: Annihilation
Annihilation is one of the best and most haunting sci fi films of the last 10 years, and in this episode, Andrew and Jeremy venture into its kaleidoscopic imagery, themes, and refractions.
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Theme music by Joe Frank www.twitter.com/joefrank87
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The Quantum Reactor Episode 7: The 5th Element
The 5th Element is one of the most unique sci-fi films ever made, and in this episode, Jeremy and Andrew dig deep into its eccentricities, triumphs, and shortcomings. It's time to revist The Quantum Reactor!
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Follow The Quantum Reactor on Twitter at www.twitter.com/QReactorShow
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Theme music by Joe Frank www.twitter.com/joefrank87
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The Quantum Reactor Episode 6: Looper
Time travel will fry your brain like an egg, but Jeremy and Andrew risk it anyways and dive into a review of the 2012 Rian Johnson sci-fi film, Looper!
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Follow The Quantum Reactor on Twitter at www.twitter.com/QReactorShow
Follow Jeremy and Andrew at www.twitter.com/JeremyCobb1 and www.twitter.com/drew_coons
Theme music by Joe Frank www.twitter.com/joefrank87
Soundscapes by tabletopaudio.com
Customer Reviews
A Singularly good show!
2 great voices for from the actual play/ttrpg world take on sci-if movies? Yes please! From the groovy intro that evokes Star Trek to the thoughtful analysis of genre films, you’ll enjoy this show. Highly recommend and can’t wait to hear more!
Love the show
First? Just came to say I finished episode 2 and of course you have to do an episode on Event Horizon! Only one of the most underrated Sci-Fi movies ever! And please do an episode on Dark City.
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