
About this episode
I am very sorry but I have been unwell this past week. (But I am on the mend!)
Multiple visits to the hospital mean that although I have the next episode recorded I have not been able to edit it.
I've heard many podcasts serve up older episodes in this circumstance. Maybe an annoyance to those who have already heard all the episodes but for those who haven't since it is 2026 it's probably a good opportunity to watch Metropolis (1927) as this year is the year it was set. I have two remarkable and engaging academics speak about it.
Sonja Fritzsche is a professor of German Studies and an author/editor for many books about science fiction. She has taught courses on science fiction, utopia and Metropolis.
Noah Isenberg is a film historian and best-selling author. He is a professor at the University of Texas and editor of the book Weimar Cinema: An Essential Guide to Classic Films of the Era.
This episode was originally released in April 2024 and was episode 5 of the podcast.
I will hopefully be back in great health soon and the new episode on First Men in the Moon will be edited for release in two weeks.
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