Science Fiction Rating System
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Sam, Alex & Chris as they rank every science fiction film EVER. Every week we dissect a new film before adding it to a giant and highly scientific ranked list. We review a film a week until we run out of films.
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0033: Emmerich/Devlin Axis of Destruction Preview Show
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes - 27.3 MBWe're back! Out of chronosleep, back from the nth Dimension, season 2 of SFRS starts with not one bang, but ALL THE BANGS as we get into three films from Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin that involve the world blowing up. And space Egypt. We also definitively decide that Alex isn't as into this stuff as Chris was, Chris was all the way into Indepedence Day, and Sam is definitely not a racist. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Tw...
0032: Serenity, Thunderbirds, Star Trek: The Motion Picture
October 23, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week Chris and Sam get to talk about Star Trek, something you'll have to get used to as there are at least another 12 Star Trek films to watch! Yay! (also we discuss Serenity and Thunderbirds, which are both a little rubbish). GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0031: TV to Film Week Preview Show
October 16, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBChris celebrates his birthday by hosting his first show! This week we discuss the new Star Trek series Discovery, have a Star Trek quiz and then preview three films that made the transition from TV to cinema. I mean really we are just starting a journey through 13 Star Trek films, and watching two other things that don't look too great... GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0030: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, War of the Worlds (2005), A.I. Artificial Intelligence
October 08, 2017 15:15 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBClose Encounters is re-released on 4K blu-ray so we rate it, along with two other Spielberg sci-fi joints. Its a rare week of unity in the pod as we unanimously agree on a ranking straight off the bat for (i think?) the first time ever, and generally enjoy a week with three actual competently main films. Next time we preview three franchises that started life on tv, so tune in for that. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitt...
0029: Steven Spielberg Week Preview Show
October 02, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week we celebrate the 4K re-release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind by taking a look at trailers for three of Steven Spielberg's forays into sci-fi! (There's also a quiz that took ages to come up with that doesn't go down very well :\ ) GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES!! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0028: The Guyver, The Rocketeer, Terminator 2: Judgment Day
September 25, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe year is 1991, and science fiction is big business. Arnie comes back, Mark Hamill's career hits rock bottom, and Disney fail at making a billion dollar franchise. This week's films are a diverse selection of sci-fi and there's something for everyone. Probably. PS when Sam keeps saying 'The four horsemen' he meant 'The Lone Gunmen' ! Join us next time for a Spielberg special! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Inst...
0028: The Guyver, The Rocketeer, Terminator 2: Judgement Day
September 25, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThe year is 1991, and science fiction is big business. Arnie comes back, Mark Hamill's career hits rock bottom, and Disney fail at making a billion dollar franchise. This week's films are a diverse selection of sci-fi and there's something for everyone. Probably. PS when Sam keeps saying 'The four horsemen' he meant 'The Lone Gunmen' ! Join us next time for a Spielberg special! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-fiction-rating-system/id1200805447)...
0027: 1991 Week Preview Show
September 18, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 32.3 MBTerminator 2 is back and released in 3D, which is a good enough excuse to go back to 1991 and see the original again! Also The Guyver and The Rocketeer came out that year, so why not watch those too! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0026: The Lawnmower Man, The Andromeda Strain, I Am Legend
September 15, 2017 09:00 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBComputer disease and human disease can slow us down, but it can't stop us from ranking three more films. We're late but we're here and worth the wait, as we dive in to three book adaptations, with our most diverse collection of films yet. Andromeda Strain is old, I am Legend is ruined by rewrites, and Lawnmower Man is just ruined. He was my best chimp! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0025: Book Week Preview Show
September 04, 2017 08:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBAfter an (unscheduled) summer break we are back! This week we look to books for inspiration, and celebrate (well, more acknowledge) the release of Ron Howard's adaptation of The Dark Tower with three more books to films. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0024: My Stepmother is an Alien, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Thing (1982)
August 21, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 43.1 MBThere are imposters among us as we rate three more films. Rubbish sex comedies, classic suspense thrillers and all out gorefests, this week has everything! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0023: Imposter Week Preview Show
August 14, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MBTrust no one! This week there are imposters among us as we preview three films where all is not what it seems. We have extreme horror, '50s classics and '80s nonsense, something for everybody! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0022: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, Batteries Not Included*, Robocop
August 07, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 40.7 MBWe celebrate the 20th 30th Anniversary (god i'm old) of three 'classic' sci-fi films. From the car crash that is Superman IV, to the nostalgia fest of Batteries Not Included and beyond to a bonafide classic: Robocop. Next week: Imposters! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0021: 1987 Week Preview Show
July 31, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week we preview three blockbuster sci-fi films that turned 30 this year, with 1987's Robocop, Batteries Not Included and, er, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. Join us as we watch the trailers and Alex quizzes us on some historical facts. Ever wondered how many people were bitten by squirrels in New York thirty years ago? The answer and so much more lies within! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Fa...
0020: The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), Theodore Rex
July 24, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week there's a double dose of excitement! Not only do we watch three wildly different dino flicks but there's an unprecedented re-calibration of the entire Science Fiction Rating System! Join us in this dark new timeline as we discuss Spielberg's second chomp at the Dino-fruit, Pat Boone's attempt at a scottish accent, and gawp in wonder at the car crash that is Theodore Rex. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Ins...
0019: Dinosaur Week Preview Show
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MBDINOSAURS! They're great, aren't they? I mean who doesn't like a dinosaur? No one, that's who. We preview three wildly different dino-centric movies, watch the trailers and get ready to rank them next week. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0018: Mission to Mars, The Martian, Mars Attacks!
July 11, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week we add three films from the red planet to the list. There's science, aliens, more bad Ridley Scott and lots and lots of famous actors. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0017: Mars Week Preview Show
July 03, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MBWe get our asses to Mars for the next science fiction ranking, with three films from the red planet. Also there's a bonus quiz! Join in and watch the trailers from the links below! Mission to Mars Mars Attacks! The Martian GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0016: Transformers, Real Steel, Pacific Rim
June 26, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThe rating system remains mired in mediocre film territory, with more middling to terrible films added to the list. (Well, Alex liked Pacific Rim a lot at least) Everyone likes Hugh Jackman, no one likes Transformers and Sam still hates kids. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0015: Giant Robots Week Preview Show
June 19, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MBMichael Bay returns to cinemas soon with another bloody Transformers film, so we hop on another bandwagon and get ready to rate three films full of giant robots. Sadly none of these films is the greatest of all giant robot films, 1986's Transformers The Movie, which would no doubt be top of this list were we allowed to watch it. #notmyTransformers Anyway, links to the trailers below so you can watch along at home, and get your thoughts into us about these films before we rate them next Mon...
0014: The Hunger Games, Ender’s Game, Divergent
June 13, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOur latest attempt to appear current and relevant backfires, as the latest Divergent film gets cancelled and we watch three middling to bad teen science fiction films for no reason at all! Still, at least they're ranked now and its out of the way. No, wait, there's about eight million films like this so we'll be back. Sigh. Alex is pro Hunger Games, Chris is pro being a farmer, and Sam is pro starting a different podcast. Next time we watch some giant robots, so that's a relief! GIVE US...
0014: The Hunger Games, Ender's Game, Divergent
June 13, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOur latest attempt to appear current and relevant backfires, as the latest Divergent film gets cancelled and we watch three middling to bad teen science fiction films for no reason at all! Still, at least they're ranked now and its out of the way. No, wait, there's about eight million films like this so we'll be back. Sigh. Alex is pro Hunger Games, Chris is pro being a farmer, and Sam is pro starting a different podcast. Next time we watch some giant robots, so that's a relief! GIVE ...
0013: Teen Sci-fi Week Preview Show
June 05, 2017 14:00 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBA long time ago a film called Divergent: Ascendant was meant to be out in the cinema this week. But then the previous entry in the series flopped and it became a TV movie and then that didn't happen either... But if it had this week's trilogy of teen sci-fi films would make perfect sense! Who better to review three films aimed at young adults than three jaded thirtysomething men? No one, thats who! #engagement #crossmediapollination GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the W...
0012: Surrogates, Armageddon, The Fifth Element
May 30, 2017 11:00 - 59 minutes - 43.9 MBIt's Bruce Willis week! The man of a thousand vests has made a helluva lot of sci-fi films, and we pick three of the best them to add to the list. Sam has a box quote for Armageddon, Chris has real scientific problems with Surrogates and Alex GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0011: Bruce Willis Week Preview Show
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 17.1 MBAnother week and another three films to add to the list! This week we preview the work of Bruce Willis, who we all agree is a pretty great dude. We watch the trailers and get ready to rate stuff next week. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0010: Star Wars I - The Phantom Menace, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Prometheus
May 15, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWhen you've run out of plot with your super big film series but want some more money, what should you do? Make a prequel, of course! In "celebration" of Alien: Covenant's release this week three examples of this often most egregious of concepts are rated and join the list. Chris and Sam go to war over Phantom Menace, everyone is surprised by Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Prometheus can only disappoint. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-fiction...
0010: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Prometheus
May 15, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWhen you've run out of plot with your super big film series but want some more money, what should you do? Make a prequel, of course! In "celebration" of Alien: Covenant's release this week three examples of this often most egregious of concepts are rated and join the list. Chris and Sam go to war over Phantom Menace, everyone is surprised by Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Prometheus can only disappoint. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far...
0009: Prequels Week Preview Show
May 08, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.1 MBChange is in the air as the Science Fiction Rating System show goes weekly! In week 1 we reveal the films, watch the trailers and go over the synopses. Then we all go away and watch the films and come back next week to see where they end up in the rankings! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0008: Starship Troopers, District 9, The Fly
May 01, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe celebrate the 26th Annual Bug Week with three films about, er, bugs. From the satirical space war of Starship Troopers, to the body horror of the Fly, via the South African hijinx of District 9, a strong collection of films gets ranked and added to the list. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0007: Guardians of the Galaxy, Dredd, Flash Gordon
April 18, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt's comic book week! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out this week, so we look back at three other comic books that have made the jump to the silver screen. After last week's fireworks things are more settled as everyone sort of agrees about everything. Sort of. Next week we celebrate bug week with Starship Troopers, The Fly and District 9. We're also changing the format a little, so stick with us! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And...
0006: A Scanner Darkly, Paprika, Ghost in the Shell
April 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOur first collection of animated films join the list! From discussions of gaze theory and dualism, to all out war erupting over whether these films should even be allowed in the list, this bumper episode is hopefully worth being a bit late! Sorry about that. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0005: Edge of Tomorrow, Predator 2, Aliens
March 14, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThere's an upswing in quality as we add three more films to the list, celebrating the work of Bill Paxton with three of his greatest Sci-Fi roles. Alex is crazy for Predator, Chris still hates time travel, and Sam really, really doesn't like Newt. And for one single, beautiful moment, all three hosts are in perfect agreement. GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0004: Spaceballs, Silent Running, Universal Soldier: The Return
March 01, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBEpisode 4 and the list passes 10 entries! We shatter more good childhood memories, watch one of the earliest sci-fi films , and wonder how and why Universal Soldier: The Return got made. Ideas for three films for us to watch? Thoughts on the list so far? GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0003: Her, Safety Not Guaranteed, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
February 14, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this Valentine's Day Special love is in the air as we discuss three films that blend sci-fi and romance. Unfortunately one film makes Chris nauseous, and another has Sam angry. At least Alex gets in the spirit of things by falling in love. With his laptop. See the list so far at sciencefictionratingsystem.com ! Have three films for us to rate? Get in touch at [email protected] or @sfratingsystem on twitter! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Get in touch! Visit the Website! ...
0002: WALL-E, Innerspace, They Live
February 08, 2017 14:15 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBWe insert a second set of films into the list. Alex has childhood memories ruined, Sam just wants to watch Keith David fight, and Chris can't stop talking about Independence Day. Get in touch @sfratingsystem or [email protected] ! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!
0001: Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Star Wars IV
January 31, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn the pilot episode we explain how the Science Fiction Rating System works, and get straight into ranking the first three films. *** These three films have since been discounted from the ranking! *** GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! Visit the Website! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!