They Came From Outer Space – Details, episodes & analysis

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They Came From Outer Space

Cameron Kit

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/37d. Total Eps: 39

They Came From Outer Space is a monthly sci-fi movie review show hosted by filmmaker Cameron Kit. Each episode a new filmmaker or buff comes on to dissect their favorite science fiction film in relation to their own work. What's your favorite sci-fi movie? Aired on WRIR LP 97.3 FM the second Friday of each month! Find us on Instagram: @theycamefromouterspace_

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"The Thing" (1982) feat. editor Ben Surber

Friday, April 12, 2024 • Duration 58:14

If there was ever a movie to convince you of the value of practical effects, this is it. John Carpenter's fantastic, ice cold invasion of the body snatchers, featuring some DOGS. Cameron speaks with editor Ben Surber about why this movie and its soundtrack have stood the test of time.

originally aired on WRIR in December 2018.

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"Everything Everywhere All At Once" feat. AI researcher and 'Good Robot' co-host Dr. Kerry

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 • Duration 01:01:03

"One day I got bored, so I put everything on a bagel. Everything"

Enter the many dimensions of humor, family drama and Michelle Yeoh's badass kung fu skills as Cameron dives in to review EEAAO with distinguished AI researcher Dr. Kerry McInerney.

If you haven’t seen Everything Everywhere All At Once, here’s a quick overview:Released in 2022, Everything Everywhere All At Once is a sci-fi multiverse comedy, family drama, action film written and directed by The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Shienerdt). The film centers around Eveleyn Wang (Michele Yeoh) a 50-something chinese immigrant who runs a failing laundromat with her husband Waymond (played by Key Huy Kwan), who is struggling to connect with her daughter Joy (who is gay). As their IRS audit begins to lean towards disaster, Evelyn is suddenly called to adventure by a Waymond from another dimension, as the only woman who can fight the evil “Jobu TObacki” and save the entire multiverse. What proceeds is equal parts absurdist bathroom humor and a heartwarming story of family, acceptance and love.

About our Guest:

Kerry McInerney is a research associate at Cambridge’s Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, where she researches AI from the perspective of gender studies, critical race theory, and Asian diaspora studies.

Her scholarship has appeared in journals such as Feminist Review, Public Understanding of Science, and Philosophy and Technology. Her work on AI-powered hiring tools has also been covered by media outlets like the BBC, Forbes, the Register, and the Daily Mail.

She also hosts the incredible podcast “The Good Robot” with Dr. Eleanor Drage, dissecting the cross section of AI and gender with the question “What is GOOD technology?”. Please go check this podcast out after you finish listening to this episode!

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"Attack the Block" (2011) feat. writer, director and actor Khanisha Foster

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 • Duration 56:46

Want to watch a movie about lower income black and brown kids that shows their humanity while they fight aliens? Actress, writer and award winning director Khanisha Foster offers a masterclass in storytelling as we dissect this 2011 London-based sci fi film.

Released in 2011, Attack the Block is a sci fi thriller Described by director Joe Cornish as “La Haine” meets “Alien”. Attack the Block stars a young John Boyega as Moses, the 15 year old leader of teen gang of five South London inner-city teens whose mugging of a well-off woman (played by Jodie Whittacker) gets interrupted by, that’s right, an alien invasion. Moses and the gang must arm themselves and protect the block, or get eaten.

Find out more about Khanisha here: https://www.khanishafoster.com/

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"Annihilation" (2018) feat. Chantelle Castillo

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • Duration 55:19

Aliens, gators and bears oh my! Cameron is joined by filmmaker Chantelle Castillo to discuss this very TRIPPY all-girl mutation sci-fi film "Annihilation".

Released in 2018 for Paramount, Annihilation was written and directed by Alex Garland, adapted from the novel by Jeff VanDerMeer. It follows Biologist Lena, played by Natalie Portman, who in her search for clues about her husband Kane (played by Oscar Isaac) volunteers for an all-girl, all-scientist expedition into an alien zone called “the Shimmer” filled with rainbow light and deadly gators. As the shimmer begins to affect the team, Lena must find answers and way out before she too is absorbed by the mutating landscape.

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"Minority Report" (2002) feat. Monk Hooper

Thursday, September 15, 2022 • Duration 57:27

How did the production design of this film affect our internal portrayal of the future? Cameron talks with art director, filmmaker and comedian Monk Hooper about why this Tom Cruise flick still holds fast in our minds. And don't worry, we are gonna TALK about Tom Cruise! Listen in for tips on making a world feel real with details, and some laughs.

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Guest: Monk Hooper

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"Liquid Sky" (1982) feat. Madeleine Olnek, director of "Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same"

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 • Duration 01:13:14

“I Kill with my c*nt. You can write about it in Midnight Magazine.”

Released in 1982, Liquid Sky is a sexual sci fi thriller produced and directed by Slava Tsukerman. 40 years later and this movie is taking on things mainstream film is too afraid to touch. Women's bodies, gender, self expression, the other, all under a blaring 80s synth soundtrack.

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Madeleine Olnek is a writer, director and producer, known for her 2018 film “Wild Nights With Emily” starring Molly Shannon - famous for being the first ever queer portrayal of Emily Dickinson - in 2018! Madeleine got her start as a playwright, she wrote and directed over 24 original plays in downtown NYC. She has received dozens of awards and fellowships including the Jerome Foundation. She is a co-author of “The Practical Handbook for The Actor” which is required reading at many universities.

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"Signs" (2002) feat. Aaron Bartuska, director of "For Roger"

Thursday, July 21, 2022 • Duration 55:01

Don't be afraid! This episode features 'Melly Gibs' and some spooOOoooky aliens! Filmmaker Aaron Bartuska shares why he styles himself an "M. Night Shyamalan apologist" and why this film is worth watching 20 years later!

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Aaron Bartuska is a filmmaker from Philly, currently based in NYC.His debut feature film, “For Roger”, a slow burn horror film that takes place in the DV cam recordings of a young couple, has now been featured in 10 festivals and accepted to 3 more, including a highlight at UK’s Grimfest.

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"Moonraker" (1979) feat. 'The Stunods' director Joe Plescia

Sunday, May 15, 2022 • Duration 59:51

"Space belongs to 007" - In this landmark 50th EPISODE OF THE SHOW, Cameron interviews New York based filmmaker Joe Rocco Plescia on why this installment of the Bond films is still worth watching, how Roger Moore compares to the Daniel Craig era, and how to do great action on a budget.

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"Tank Girl" (1995) feat. Skye King

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 • Duration 55:51

Filmmaker Skye King shares why this 1995 cult classic is so good, and SO FUN! Lori Petty, Malcolm McDowell and ICE T navigate the post apocalypse. This film, the 2nd in TCFOS's history to be directed by a woman, asks the question "If our world doesn't make sense, why should our protagonist?"

This movie is amazing and insane, and we love it. Tune in to hear about why musicals make sense in a fantasy post apocalypse.

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"The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951) feat. Jeff Roll

Thursday, March 31, 2022 • Duration 56:29

EPISODE 1 Re-airing! Originally aired in September of 2018, this premiere episode of the show features Jeff Roll, who was VP of the James River Film Society for 5 years. to discuss The Day The Earth Stood Still. Directed by Robert Wise, this is the ultimate classic for sci-fi fans and starts off the show with Klaatu, the pacifist alien who lands in Washington DC to urge humans to live in peace.

“The film, based on Harry Bates's short story "Farewell to the Master," was made during the Cold War and only a few years after mankind witnessed the atomic bomb's devastation. A third world war possibly would mean the first nuclear war and unimaginable destruction.”

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