Podcast: Deja View

Deja View – “Superman” Movies

By Christopher Meadows and Mateo Berman-Sample • September 5, 2025

Host Christopher Meadows and new co-host Mateo Berman-Sample begin the semester with a new theme: superhero movies! Each episode, the two will delve into the various film adaptations of a comic book hero, comparing the visions of respective directors and portrayals by different actors. In this episode, Meadows and Berman-Sample break down the universal hope and humanity of Superman in "Superman" (1978), "Man of Steel" (2013), and "Superman" (2025).

Deja View – Christopher Nolan Movies

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • May 2, 2025

In the final episode of the semester, hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows conclude their sci-fi analysis with a discussion on the work of director Christopher Nolan, namely "Inception" (2010), "Interstellar" (2014), "Tenet" (2020), and "The Prestige" (2006).

Deja View – Alien Invasion Movies

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • April 18, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows continue their sci-fi analysis with a discussion on the intergalactic horrors of "War of the Worlds" (2005), "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978), and "Nope" (2022).

Deja View – Hard Sci-Fi

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • April 11, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows continue their sci-fi analysis with a discussion on the real-world science fiction elements of "The Martian" (2015), "Sunshine" (2007), and "Ad Astra" (2019).

Deja View – The Future

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • March 28, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows continue their sci-fi analysis with a discussion on the dystopian futures of "Blade Runner" (1982), "Snowpiercer" (2013), and "Total Recall" (1990).

Deja View – Time Travel Movies

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • March 7, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows continue their sci-fi analysis with a discussion on predestination versus free will and the time travel mechanics of "Looper" (2012), "Edge of Tomorrow" (2014), and the "Terminator" series.

Deja View – Social Satire Films

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • February 21, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows continue their sci-fi discussion with "Starship Troopers" (1997), breaking down how director Paul Verhoeven makes social commentary through science fiction.

Deja View – Space Operas

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • February 7, 2025

Hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows break down the grandiose spectacle of space operas like "Star Wars" (1977), "Dune" (2021), and their respective sequels.

Deja View – “The Thing”

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • December 6, 2024

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows wrap up their horror-themed semester with a deep dive into their favorite films of the year as well as a discussion of John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece, "The Thing."

Deja View – “The Fly”

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • November 15, 2024

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows discuss David Cronenberg's sci-fi horror classic "The Fly" (1986).

Deja View – Horror Characters Bracket

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • November 1, 2024

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows are joined by first-year Nico Benjamin to conduct a horror-themed bracket. Through four rounds of discussion, they determine which icons of the genre would win in a fight.

Deja View – “Terrifier 2”

By Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows • October 18, 2024

First-year hosts Dylan Long and Christopher Meadows discuss Damien Leone's "Terrifier 2" (2022), the bold and bloody sequel to the 2016 original.

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