Space the Nation

Dan and Ana are introduced by the Space the Nation dancers! This adaptation of Stephen King/Richard Bachman's dark satire strips away a lot of the dark and struggles a bit with the satire, but we were both charmed by the very 80s vision of 2017. Violent, repressive state officials patrolling the streets in black uniforms and masks, you say? A game show host as the ultimate power in the United States? Lol, haha.There is IR in this movie. (Audio fixed!)

The show goes on. Dan and I have both hit life-based turbulence in the five years of doing this podcast (five years!), but December 2025 saw us both bumping around at the same time. Our sincere apologies to all, our gratitude for sticking with us, and here's a peek behind the curtain as well some recommendations based on what we've been watching and reading recently!Good thing 2026 is starting out so smoothly, right?

Ana and Dan set the table for some fine genre dining: Pluribus, Welcome to Derry, a book called "The Ministry of" something that's good, not bad! And many, many more. There is hardly any discussion of IR in this episode.The video version of this podcast is available for free on our Patreon page, patreon.com/spacethenation

Ana and Dan would like to play a game. There is some IR in this movie.

Ana and Dan sort of forgot we recorded this episode about the last four episodes of the series.We did have a few more thoughts on what is definitely in the top four or so products in the Alien franchise! Enjoy!

Ana and Dan also have loved ones in Chicago, why do you ask? Kathryn Bigelow's return to cinema gifts us a meticulously shot and expertly acted mess of a movie that's underwhelming in every respect. It is fun to think about President Stringer Bell, though. If I told you there was no IR in this movie, would you believe me?