The Void (2016)

 

This week on A Cosmic Void Biggs and Jeremiah dive into the eighties inspired throwback horror movie: The Void. We talk about the tropes that make a Lovecraftian horror movie, the choice to use practical effects, and the directors this movie cribs off of. 

Akira (1988) with Ren Itsuki Fox

 

A Cosmic Void is covering the most influential anime to date for the podcast this week: Akira. Ren Itsuki Fox comes on to explain the symbolism, and how the movie is tied to the history of Japan. You may look at all anime in a different light after this episode, even if you've never sat through one. We also talk about it's ground breaking manga, among many other topics.

The Thing (1982) with Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation

 

For the first episode of A Cosmic Void we're joined by Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation to discuss the John Carpenter paranoid sci-fi horror film The Thing. We discuss what was in the air when the movie was made. How it has been widely recognized as classic after it's release. All the other movies, stories, comics, and video games that make up it's world. And of course we go beat by terrifying beat through the movie dissecting every scene. You're not going to want to miss this!