Conclave 4c: A Trip on Sci-Fi’s Woke Culture A$$ Wagon with Tim Russ (’Forbidden Planet’ Part 3)

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The Cinemania Society, a not-so-secret society of movie geeks, convenes to scrutinize, criticize, analyze, satirize, brutalize, and otherwise vamp on the weirdest films in cinema.

In the third and final part of our fourth conclave, the Society interviews veteran sci-fi actor Tim Russ, discuss our analysis of "Forbidden Planet," science-fiction in general, explore the depths of space, and consider the meaning of life...

In this episode:

• We meet our special guest.
• Tim describes his childhood sci-fi favorites   
• We discuss the socialcultural importance of science fiction
• How sci-fi eases cognitive dissonance
• Human evolution: where it's been, where it's going
• Sci-fi as a tool for thought experiments that explore future trends 
• What sets Trek apart from other sci-fi franchises
• Tim Russ: Citizen Scientist & Astronomer Extraordinaire
• Andy experiences the Total Perspective Vortex
• The Drake Equation: Mind=BLOWN
• The Multiverse Theory: Douglas Adams said space was BIG, but this is getting out of hand 
• The Meaning of Life
• Tim tells us about his most jaw-dropping sci-fi experience
• Some potential culprits of CINEMANIA
• Andy experiences a long-awaited moment of satisfaction

FEATURING:

Ethan Ireland, formerly of Smosh (seasons 2009-2012)

Andre Luc Martinez, of Genshin Impact and Onyx Equinox.

Andy Slack, comic artist / internet comedian of Dune Sietchposting & Star Trek Shitposting

Zacharia Berks, of Dead Tone and Space Pope Egregious 1

Andrea Palladino, Scholar of San Francisco & veteran film crew member

…and Special Guest Tim Russ, of Star Trek: Voyager, Spaceballs, Amazing Stories, The Highwayman, and many more!

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.