Zero G

Today we're having a yarn with U.S American film, t.v and video game score composer Bear McCreary, who will be here in Australia in July in concert, touring his iconic genre music alongside his Science Fiction concept album, THE SINGULARITY.

We vworp by Ncuti Gatwa's second season in the TARDIS with DOCTOR WHO (DISNEY + STREAMING), flip a mansion in the video game BLUE PRINCE (Published by RAW FURY), and farewell U.S American "Writer Of Genre Stuff" Peter David

Has Marvel caught lightning in a battle with director Jacob Schreier's new movie, THUNDERBOLTS*?

Eurovision, (SBS ON DEMAND), DR WHO: INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST (DISNEY+), and POKER FACE: SEASON 2 (IRONHEART TRAILER (DISNEY+)

This week we sink our fangs into Ryan Coogler's new movie SINNERS, and vworp over the latest DOCTOR WHO episodes (DISNEY+).

Piloting MECHAFEST: AN ANIME CELEBRATION at the Australian Centre for The Moving Image (8th to May, Federation Square) with ACMI Programmer Arieh Offman, and STAR WARS: ANDOR - SEASON 2 (DISNEY+)

Returning to THE WELL with the latest Doctor Who episode (DIsney+), marvel at Season One of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney +) and briefly fly-by STAR WARS: ANDOR Season Two (Disney+)

We clock the final season of MYTHIC QUEST and its spin-off anthology series SIDE QUEST (Apple + TV), screen DOCTOR WHO: LUX (DISNEY +) and farewell British actress/producer/writer Jean Marsh.

Inneslloyd (David Innes & Rob Lloyd) vworp in with their Melbourne International Comedy Festival Whovian improv show TIME LORD, plus we review the new Doctor Who episode THE ROBOT REVOLUTION (DISNEY +) and farewell MISS FISHER author Kerry Greenwood.

Megan orchestrates a musical riff through genre gems out, about and coming soon!

This week, Melbourne International Comedy Festival picks, catwalk with the animated movie FLOW, play the video game EXPELLED!, and we farewell actor Richard Chamberlain.

Today we take a shift on THE RIG: SEASON 2 (Streaming PRIME VIDEO), dig the classic 1950s Science Fiction movie, THE MONOLITH MONSTERS (Streaming TUBI), and chill out post-ap with EARTH ABIDES (Streaming STAN).

We clone around with Bong Joon Ho's latest Science Fiction movie, MICKEY 17, and row, row, robot gently down the Streaming with the Russo Brothers VERY expensive NETFLIX feature, THE ELECTRIC STATE.

We check out the genre Oscars, go clubbing with DAREDEVIL: REBORN (DISNEY+) and farewell actor Gene Hackman.

We visit the Chris O'Dowd/Christina Hendricks Sci-Fi sitcom SMALL TOWN, BIG STORY (Streaming BINGE), get post apocalyptic with STATION ELEVEN (Streaming STAN and APPLE TV+), and farewell actress Michelle Trachtenberg.

So much genre! Today's helping of it: ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #1 (MARVEL COMICS), GRAND THEFT HAMLET (Streaming MUBI), THE GORGE (Streaming Apple TV+) and STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (Streaming Disney+)

We get the swoop on the first new Marvel movie of the year, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, the 35th big screen entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Today we look at what's coming to screens this month, review the role playing video game CITIZEN SLEEPER 2: STARWARD VECTOR, and huzzah Season 4 of MYTHIC QUEST (Streaming APPLE T.V+)

On today's show we chat with Adrian Danks (Co-curator and President) and Alex Williams (Committee Member) from The Melbourne Cinematheque, about the upcoming film festival, BALLETIC SWORDFIGHTS, FLYING HEROINES AND BAMBOO FORESTS: KING HU, MASTER OF WUXIA, screening at the ACMI, February 1th to 25th. https://www.melbournecinematheque.org

The second part of our musical tribute to David Lynch and his works, and we beam up the latest entry in the Trekverse, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 (Streaming on PARAMOUNT+)

We check out gardening SIM / oddball horror indie game GRUNN (PC and Mac); and Part One of a musical tribute through the surreal, unparalleled filmography of the late, great DAVID LYNCH.

Under the guise of opening the lid on Robert Egger's new adaptation of NOSEFERATU we disinter previous versions, including F.W Murnau's 'original' 1922 classic movie.

Marking the Starship Zero-G's 30th Anniversary year since launch, we're still defying 'Mavity' as we get WICKED, the hit movie based on the hit stage-show based on the hit novel spun off from another hit-movie based on another hit novel....whew!

Rob's feeling a wee bit under the weather today, so it's Netflix and chill time with three movies from the Streamer....

Rob Jan and Megan McKeough dissect ‘Gladiator II', a 2024 historical action film directed by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to ‘Gladiator' (2000). They provide a critical examination of the core aspects of the movie, including the casting, acting, plot and themes.

Hosts Rob Jan and Megan McKeough explore multiple recent pieces of visual media: a narrative podcast called ‘Marvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show', a detective game titled ‘The Rise of the Golden Idol', and an animated science fiction miniseries named ‘Carol and the End of the World'.

Rob and Megan chat about the 5th and final season of Next Generation era Star Trek animation, Lower Decks, focusing on 3 main Characters Becket Mariner, Brad Boimler and D'vana Tendi. Lower Decks is set in the 24th century and follows the adventures of the low-ranking officers with menial jobs on the starship Cerritos, one of Starfleet's least important starships. Aspirational and Utopian this show is currently streaming on Paramount +.Also on the show is a review on the Life Is Strange video game series. the new game in this series titled "Life Is Strange: Double Exposure" a single player supernatural type game with twists and turns that will throw you through a loop. (Developed by Deck Nine and published by Sqaure Enix, music composed by Angus and Julia Stone. Available now on PS5, windows and XBox seris X/S)

It's Godzilla galore! In honour of Godzilla's 70th cinematic anniversary, hosts Rob Jan and Megan McKeough delve into special episode dedicated to Godzilla. The Zero G team are joined by Dr Jason Jones, Coordinator and Lecturer of Japense Studies at Monash University and one of the panelists speaking at ACMI's upcoming event GodzillaFest, to discuss the numerous Godzilla adaptations throughout the years, and Godzilla's overall development. Another exciting announcement, our very own Megan McKeough will also be appearing on the panel at ACMI, so don't miss out!

We describe The Science Fiction movie RADIUS (NETFLIX), forge ahead with season 2 of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER (AMAZON PRIME), take the Witches' Road with AGATHA ALL ALONG (DISNEY+) and look at all manner of other thingies!

Rob Jan delves into Transformers One, a recently released American animated science fiction action film based on Hasbro's Transformers toy line. He provides the audience with insight into the movie's plot, cast, characters, production and music. Also: we unbox The Wild Robot, another animated sci-fi film.

Join your Zero G hosts Rob and Meg for this weeks' action packed epispde, as they pay tribute to the iconic American counrty singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson and American actor James Earl Jones. They dish all the details about Melbourne International Games Week, happening until the 13th of October, Rob and Meg also analyse the new film Megalopolis directed by Francis Ford Coppola, thoughts you don't won't to miss!

Rob and Megan discuss Director Coralie Fargeat's new bodyhorror movie, THE SUBSTANCE and have a play with the new All Possible Futures/Devolver Digital game THE PLUCKY SQUIRE.

Reach into today's episode Goody Bag - the latest in space travel (Earth's orbit has never been so busy!); and some upcoming films and TV to look forward to like Megalopolis and The Penguin (BINGE).

Star Trek turns 58! Rob checks out the fantastical, early 18th century TV show RENEGADE NELL, now on Disney+, while Megan plays the free demo of quirky puzzle game THE RISE OF THE GOLDEN IDOL (Steam, PC only)

We scale Mount Olympus to Netflix's new dark fantasy comedy, Kaos, plus take a few Hobbit steps around what's new to the screen in September.

It's Aliens Vs Romulans in Fede Alvarez's new movie ALIENS: ROMULUS, and we take a last look at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.

Rob Jan and Megan McKeough delve deep into a variety of recent films: small town monster movie ‘Blackout;' X-rated adventure movie ‘Sasquatch Sunset;' black comedy ‘The Organist;' listening café documentary ‘A Century in Sound;' and personal documentary ‘Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.'

Join hosts Megan and Rob as they claw into the much anticipated, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! (*No Spoilers*)

Megan and Rob as they begin a Cageathon in this weeks episode, delving into a few of the many films Nicholas Cage has been in over the years. This includes action horror film Arcadian directed by Benjamin Brewer, comedic fantasy Dream Scenario by Kristoffer Borgli and the newest mystery horror movie hitting cinemas now directed by Oz Perkins, Longlegs.

Join your Zero G hosts as they pay tribute to comedian tour de force Bob Newhart, and discuss Melbourne's upcoming International Film Festival. They also delve into Ti West's newest 80's nostalgic slasher MAXXXINE, the third film in the X trilogy.

On Today's show we "Get Smart" with an early overview of genre movie selections so you don't "MIFF out" on booking tickets for this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, and we farewell actress Shannon Doherty.

Celebrating Episode 1500 of Zero G! On today's show, an overview of Indian Science Fiction movies, focusing upon Director Nah Ashwin Reddy's S.F and Fantasy movie KALKI 2898 AD, plus a look inside the contents page of the superb new Young Adult Australian Speculative Fiction Anthology BORDERLANDS: RIDING THE SLIPSTREAM edited by Paul Collins (Ford St Press 2024)