Sci-Fi Malady

Can you believe it sickies, 300 symptoms! To commemorate this special occasion, Scott is gonna take us on a little trip, to Malady and Beyond! Hey, that's the name of the show going forward, Sci-fi Malady and Beyond! Note: This channel is called Malady Classic. See Sci-fi Malady and Beyond on Spotify for the newer episodes from here on out.

If you thought Fallen Kingdom couldn't get worse, Collin Treverrow said, “Oh yes it can!”

The title says it all. It can't get worse than this, right?

The title of today's episode says it all. This film started with a good premise, what if the park eventually got made and turned into an attraction that was losing interest? How far would corporate jerks go to bolster profits? This sci-fi staple could've been good. But, then they added the raptor whisperer and a stupid family angle with upset teens unessential to the plot. Oh, and don't forget the weaponizing raptor angle too.

Jurassic Park is a legendary sci-fi tour de force. It seemed inevitable that we would cover some of the sequels, particularly the newer ones. Though kinda fun, we can only remark at how far the apple has fallen from the tree.

This week's film is what happens when, despite a low budget, you can make a film just under Nolan quality in terms of sci-fi. Stick around for the end, Ruk needs witnesses. Be sure to check out the Raving Lunatic Media Youtube channel and do the usual Youtube stuff.

Wanna see a film about a space prison that more or less rips off Escape from New York and Escape From L.A? Yeah, us neither. But, we did it anyway.

Rutger Hauer deserved better. This is a film about a prison based off of a lethal buddy system. It could have worked, but… Be sure to check us out at our new youtube page at Raving Lunatic Media as well at https://www.youtube.com/@RavingLunaticMedia

These days, most people complain that films put message before story. But, what happens when you take a thin story and shove a bunch of messages which you never develop? Well, you get the film The Fortress.

Jail and science fiction. Those two things go together like pickles and peanut butter, chocolate and molasses, syrup and brisket, or jelly and oat flakes. If any of those combos seem good to you, then this month should intrigue you.

So sickies, here's the kong. We all recorded a great episode. Then, Rage screwed up and deleted it. Then, Thomas and Scott had King Kong come through and wreck their lives. So, Rage went solo for this with the expectation they'd be added on. They couldn't be. Fear not, you get a review and this film is great. I mean hey, it stars The Dude.

Ok, so we kinda stretched this one. This film was released in 1980, but was made in the 70s and still has the 70s vibe, so there. Anywhoooo, if you ever wanted to see a last ditch effort by a studio to revive a franchise using clip shows and popular, yet out of place, tropes; then look no further than today's installment of Gamera, Space Monster. Seriously, when it's not ripping things off, it's just showing old clips of older Gamera films.

Wow, with a title like that, how can you not watch? I have to wonder, do these titles sound good in the original language? Well, the films must have at the time. Listen in to find out why.

This might be the last Godzilla film with a message. Unfortunately, that message, warning about pollution, is lost with psychadelic footage, strange suits, and the occasional groovy dance scene. Yep, it's Godzilla v. Hedorah. Or in the US, Godzilla v. The Smog Monster.

Trippy footage, bad rubbery suits indicative of slashed budgets, and studios just not trying anymore beyond keeping the kid audience. That's right, it's kaiju movies of the 70s; all this month on Sci-Fi Malady.

We hear a lot of complaints today about too many tropes, or tired tropes. Ironically, complaining about a trope is a trope unto itself. Seriously though, when is a trope too much, or just enough? Ruk and Rage discuss this comparing, unbiasedly, Zodiac Task Force and God Eater to see when tropes are just right.

Today we review the anime of the year, Netflix's…wait, anime of the year? I mean…it was ok at times. It had some decent moments and the setting was great, but best of the year? That would take 50 Stretch Armstrongs. Let's dive into this one and see why.

We keep doing these shows about society and free will, especially with AI. You sickies seeing a trend here? For this week's episode, a really great anime which talks about all three things, anime style.

Can you believe we haven't reviewed this yet? Can you believe we keep doing films about women and AI? Well, here we go again for this classic anime. Also, if the audio takes a hit at any point, blame it on Rage.

This was such a popular month that we just had to do it again. We will also be joined by Ruk again to cover some really great sci-fi anime. In a world of sci-fi anime, you can never have too much. So tune in this month for Anime April,…Again!

Wow! This movie is…something amazing, that is, if you're Rage. Scott love hates it and Thomas will never forget it. If rocket bra boobs and sentient pet tanks are your thing, then Tank Girl is your date.

What happens when you have a film that is disturbing, yet highly thought-provoking and prophetic. Tune in to find out. When you're done with that, tune into WYS to hear a guy that sounds like Rage work with Ruk to explain the virtues of My Hero Academia season 3.

This was a great concept which really did a great job showing a possible issue from a woman's point of view. Unfortunately, it was laden with plot points which aren't needed or go nowhere. It makes the whole thing seems slow. The Twilight Zone Episode, “The Trade-Ins,” was better. Worth a look? Probably. Listen to find out why you should or shouldn't watch this. Hey, that reminds me of another show on Raving Lunatic Media.

These are the kind of films we love to review. It tricked us, entertained us, and begged us to look into what makes someone human. The title says it all.

These days, whenever people talk about sci-fi and women, it usually is just repeating the names Ellen Ripley and Princess Leia. But, there are so many more women in sci-fi than we think. So, in honor of Women ‘s History Month, we're gonna review a few movies where women are the headliner.

So we end the month on a cliffhanger. Really, this episode ends on a cliffhanger with Mulder being burnt alive in a fiery explosion, or so you think. The truth is out there, but you'll have to wait till next season to find out if he lives. Until then, check out what happens when you jam Navajo, government hallucinogens, and a story that makes half sense.

See what happens when Mulder and Scully take on the satanic panic. Or rather, when the satanic panic turns out to be true. Or rather, when it's true, but only half so,… oh forget it. The devil exists in X-files.

You ever wonder what happened to all that waste from Chernobyl? It ended up in New Jersey, sort of, along with today's X-Files creature. There's also apparently a Twinkie. By the way, check the latest Why You Should, especially if you like Silent Hill.

Before we get into the episode, be honest; did Rage sing that song better than Bono? We think he did. Anyway, here's an episode about Mulder trying to save Scully.

Since we only wound up covering the best of season 1 episodes in August, we decided to do season 2 this month; where the alliteration works better. Will there be a best of season 3? Depends on what the analytics say.

We finish off Trekkin Into the New Year with not one, not two, but three episodes about augments which winds up being not only essential Trek but sci-fi in general. Are you a fan of genetic engineering? Then this episode is for you. Are you a fan of My Hero Academia? No? Well then check out Ruk's podcast Why You Should where he will explain why you should be.

This episode is kind of a combo between Tuvok and Beyond the Pale Moon Light. But, don't let that fool you. It's actually a well-written piece of science fiction and Trek and is worthy of being called that name. Plus, it has a huge ethical dilemma, which lights Scott's fire.

This week, we learn how humanity achieved warp flight beyond warp two. Also, the Vulcans are jerks, again. Who knew?

Ever wonder how velcro was invented? By a couple of Vulcans in Pennsylvania. For this Trekkin' into the New Year, we're starting off with episode two of season two of Enterprise, Carbon Creek. Also starting off the month is Ruk's newest solo project, Why You Should, in which he convinces the Rage why he needs to watch Jujutsu Kaisen. If you need a convincin' check it out on Spotify.

Some might say we are getting to the bottom of the barrel. We would contend that those people have never seen anything Kurtzman Trek. There are some hidden gems in the series Enterprise. Maybe not many, but goramit we will find them and discuss them all this month on Trekkin Into The New Year.

After a contentious discussion last week, we are back to mostly agreeing. This mediocre to decent film was ruined by the ending, which brings into laser focus how little meat was actually in this animal.

Roland Emerich, you suck. On today's Malady, we once again see how Scott can overlook the most egregious of cinema feces so long as it “brings humanity together to show the good side of people helping one another!” So aspiring film creators, if you ever want to get Scott's approval for your trash fire of a film, just add an angle of humanity coming together spontaneously without the state to help one another out ala a Coke commercial.

This film was great. Despite some flaws we point out, it was great. Great symptom, nuff said. Except for that creepy sound that came through. Ruk's looking into that.

This film freaked out little Rage as a kid. The thought of some pilot inside me, able to do damage, terrified me and honestly still does. At least Martin Short dances like a maniac.

We don't normally dedicate a month to an actor, but this guy has starred in some neat sci-fi flicks. We saw him in November with Enemy Mine and thought, what about his other films like Innerspace, Frequency, or Pandorum. Of course, there's some sucky ones too which we'll cover because Rage knows how to pick ‘em. So join us all this month for Sci-fi Malady with Dennis Quaid December. Also, if any of you hear this weird distortion during our reviews, please let us know. We've been picking it up and it's been buggng us. It hasn't made it into symptoms yet, we think, but you never know.

The term “Mary Sue” gets tossed around a lot these days. For today's sickening symptom, it is appropriate. This film might have been good to seven-year-old Rage, Thomas, or Scott. But today, yeesh! Let's Just say it's a good thing Henry Thomas got those gigs with Neftlix for ghost stories.

Wanna see Monty Python try their hand at sci-fi? Yeah, me neither.

Ever wonder how it sounds to hock a lugee why speaking? Just ask Dennis Quaid in this week's review of Enemy Mine.

We have wanted to do this since Juvenile June back in…a while ago. In fact, it was part of the plan. But, time makes limits of us all. Thanks to a fan submission, we bring it to you now. Note: no, Rage or Scott do not have smokers cough at the intro, it's just our bad attempt to do Grig's laugh.

To thank the many, or the few, who have supported us throughout the years, we introduce, courtesy of Ruk, Nostalgia November. We are covering the topics you sickies are nostalgic for. Tune in to see what your fellow sickies liked, which we haven't covered yet.

I love John Carpenter films, and this one is no exception. It is a film ripe for Scott's deep meaning and hallmarked with great acting, superb camera work, and an engaging story that never leaves you bored. No boobs though.

Boobs, blood, and Lovecraft. Does Stuart know anything else? Probably not.

This is a classic of 80s horror and unique to that generation. Let's just put it this way; you won't see a certain kind of assault perpetrated by a severed head in modern day horror.

As a child, this film poster freaked me out. After today, I found out it's just weird, boring, and nothing like the actual story. More gore and BDSM than Lovecraft himself would have preferred. Tune in for the rest.

It's here, the best month of the year, for Rage anyway. It's time for us to put down our lasers, phasers, blasters and master beams and pick up our laser scalpels, vibro-knives, plasma cutters, and other slashing implements for horror month. This year, we are doing films based on HP Lovecraft stories. We talked about his short stories before, and even did the Lovecraftian film “Event Horizon.” But now, we're doing the whole month dedicated to his sick genius. Sci-fi Malady, catch the yogsloggaloth.

Bigger brain bug, boobs, and Halo copying. Yep, they were out of ideas on this one. Note: Yes, we screwed up the symptom numbering in the episode. But don't worry, the text is right.