SciFri Radio: Movies

SciFri Radio: Science of Zombies
Yes, we know they're imaginary -- but what would a psychiatrist make of the brain of a zombie?

SciFri Radio: Moon Movie
We talk with director Duncan Jones about his recent science fiction movie 'Moon.'

SciFri Radio: Summer Science Movies
We'll talk about the art and science of several films out this summer, from documentaries chronicling an astronomy project, to a mass-market...

SciFri Radio: Watchmen
We'll talk with one of the co-creators of the graphic novel 'Watchmen' and with a physicist who was a consultant to the 'Watchmen' movie.

SciFri Radio: Future of Animation
Recent films such as Coraline have wowed audiences with their visual effects. We'll talk with movie industry experts about the science and...

SciFri Radio: Flash of Genius
In this segment, Ira talks with an author, movie director and actor about the new film 'Flash of Genius,' a story of patents and the intermittent...

SciFri Radio: Inventing the Movies: Edison to the iPod
We'll look at how Hollywood became a driving force in the invention of new technologies.

SciFri Radio: The Happening
Ira talks with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan about his upcoming film 'The Happening,' set to premiere next week.

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Video: Science of 'Watchmen'
University of Minnesota physics professor James Kakalios discusses science behind the superheroes in Watchmen.


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