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District 9 (2009): Neil Blomkamp's South African alien parable

Season 4, Ep. 16

We talk about 2009's District 9, which made a star of Sharlto Copley and opened doors in Hollywood for director Neil Blomkamp.


Music comes from Mild Horses with The Work.

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  • 21. Dungeons & Dragons (1983-85)

    41:36
    This week we revisit the cartoon version of Dungeons & Dragons from the 1980s, which came about on the back of the popular board game. There's a dragon quiz and music from former Dead 60s frontman Matt McManamon. Listen to more of his music here https://mattmcmanamon.bandcamp.com/

  • 20. The Stuff (1985): Looking at the comedy, horror, satire movie

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  • 19. Beatlemania 1982: Liverpool and LA Conventions

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  • 18. The Real Ghostbusters (1986)

    52:11
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