Welcome to the debut of ESSENTIAL SCI-FI MOVIES, a new podcast series from Intergalactic covering the most essential sci-fi films of all time. To kick things off, we discuss the thought-provoking 1995 thriller 12 MONKEYS, starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, and directed by Terry Gilliam.
Mike and guest Scot Eric Candiotti, from The Serious TV Drama Podcast and Scot Forgot the 80s, dive into what makes this movie a classic

Chapters
0:00:08 Introducing the "Essential Sci-Fi Movies" podcast series
0:04:43 Film details and plot synopsis of "12 Monkeys"
0:07:11 Scot’s opinion on the movie and the significance of 1997
0:13:35 Gilliam's movies serve narrative and character through unique visuals
0:18:54 Brad Pitt injects energy into the movie
0:25:17 Willis' portrayal of a broken man with moments of tenderness
0:31:09 Unanswered questions surrounding Bruce Willis' character in "12 Monkeys"
0:34:10 Reality vs Illusion and Films that Play with Perception
0:38:03 The Cassandra Complex and the Agony of Knowing the Future
0:45:33 Creepy David Morse and the Release of the Virus
0:47:25 The Delusion of "Bob"
0:54:19 Terry Gilliam's unique casting choices and visual style
1:03:39 The whimsical and disorienting nature of the movie
1:08:30 Future Episodes and Thanking the Listeners

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