The LF #29: Heroes & Villains

What would a good film, comic or book be without a great villain or an even greater hero? In this episode of the Liberation Frequency, we look at the good guys and bad guys of popular fiction!

What makes a great hero? Who are the best villains? Are there heroes where we least expect them? What about... Music? We think there are and have a few candidates!

We also catch up with the regular team - Imran tells us all about his experience at a live recording of Later with Jules Holland. Bernice has been to see Django Unchained and Anti-Viral.  Gavin dives deeper into Marvel Now! and Denis-Jose has finally seen The Iron Lady.

Meanwhile what do we make of the news that J.J. Abrams has been appointed to direct the next Star Wars films? Will the fans be happy? Can anything make them happy? Plus we reveal a suspected plan for the Star Trek universe!

Listen!

 Host: Denis-Jose Francois Guests: Bernice Watson, Gavin O'Reilly, Imran Mirza

The LF Podcast 29 - 16th March 2013

The LF #28: Here come the Girls!

Here come the girls! In this episode of the LF Podcast, we take a look at the roles of women in genre fiction, specifically film & TV. What are the good, strong female character roles and which movies  are the worst offenders for promoting bad female sterotypes?

There's also a review of last years Top Ten most kick-ass women in sci-fi list.

We also discuss recent trends in film trailers, what we all thought about the hobbit and which movies we are excited about for 2013. Is 3D Dead now?

Gavin tells us about his christmas pressies, Bernice tells us about all new X-men, Denis has been re-watching Spaced and we all ponder the idea that the world ended in 2012 and we could be living in purgatory...

Listen!

 Host: Denis-Jose Francois Guests: Bernice Watson, Gavin O'Reilly

The LF Podcast 28 - 31st Jan 2013

The LF #27: 88 Miles per hour!

Time. It ruthlessly marches on, without waiting or consent. Perhaps that's why the dream of time travel is such a strong one? The chance to change the past.... Or to see into the future!  Indeed, since before the birth of cinema, comics, games and the other geeky pastimes we hold dear at LF, Time Travel has been a great source of fiction. In this episode of the liberation frequency, we take a look at our favourtie Time Travel films and stories!

Meanwhile, back in our time, Bernice has been to see Some Like it Hip Hop, Gavin has been catching up with Game of Thrones and Denis & Imran ponder such cosmic events as a proposed JLA movie, the merger of Lucasfilm & Disney and the latest James Bond adventure, Skyfall.

 Host: Denis-Jose Francois Guests: Bernice Watson, Gavin O'Reilly, Imran Mirza

The LF Podcast 27 - 12th Nov 2012

The LF #26: The Rise of the Machines

The Future. For many it looks as though we are on the cusp of a technological utopia. One that we have created ourselves through our own clever machinations. But what if we are unknowingly heading down a dark and destructive path? A path where, without realising it, we have created the tools of our own demise. What if the technology we are busy creating one day turns against us?

In this, the third in our series of survival guides, we look at the possibilities of...THE RISE OF THE MACHINES! How will you survive when mankind is being eliminated and turned to slavery by the very robots, computers and appliances that it's invented. Where do you hide? What essential items do you need?

With the help of the liberated irregulars, the Liberation Frequency editorial team take a light-hearted, down-to-earth look at various scenarios, with advice on how YOU can survive!

And, once you've listened to the podcast, and the robot rebellion has begun, make sure you've got Lofty's Rise of the Machines Playlist with you to help you through the crisis...

Coldplay - Don't Panic
Ben Howard - Keep your head up
Mazzy Star - Into Dust
The Baseballs - I Don't Fee Like Dancing
Simple Minds - Alive and Kicking
A Tribe Called Quest - Can I kick it ?
SOS Band - Just Be Good To Me
Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence
John McCormack - It's a Long Way to Tipperary
Hard Fi - Hard To Beat
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
Snow Patrol - Fallen Empires
Talk Talk - It's My Life
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart

Host: Denis-Jose Francois Guests: Bernice Watson, Dan Collacott, Imran Mirza

Special Thanks to The Liberated Irregulars: Mervyn Charles, Gavin O'Reilly, Tim Mehmet, Richard Costin, Nathan Dodge, Harry 1, Shane LightOwler, Martin Barry, "Dave, Seth & Vanessa", Lofty, Giuseppe De Chiara

The LF Podcast 26 - 11th Oct 2012

The LF #25: This is the self-preservation society!

Spoiler Alert!: In this episode of the Liberation Frequency, we are talking about our favourtie movie endings. So there will be spoilers! OK, you've probably seen them too, but in case you haven't the list includes... I am Legend, the Italian Job, Total Recall, Planet of the Apes, The Empire Strikes Back, The Usual Suspects, Quadraphenia, Sucker Punch, Big Trouble in Little China, Inception, Memento, Terminator 3, The Matrix, Seven... and many more! 

Is there really such a thing as a Hollywood Ending? Why are some endings better than others? And do some directors take short cuts and not finish their films?

We also look back over the summer with NO mention of global sporting events! Imran tells the tale of Mingering Mike, Dan went to FrightFest, Bernice tells us all about Total Recall and Denis gives verdict on The Dark Knight Rises. Also... just what is Avengers vs X-Men all about? 

With a round of Frequency Asked Questions and a look ahead to the upcoming Sci-fi Month, this is a packed edition with something for everyone!

Listen to The LF Podcast Ep 25!

Host: Denis-Jose Francois, Guests: Bernice Watson, Imran Mirza, Dan Collacott.

The LF Podcast 25 - 22nd Sept 2012