Hoptimus is joined once again by the legendary anime pioneer Robert Woodhead the founder of ANIMEIGO to talk about the recent Macross 2 kickstarter success and what that process was like. We break into some Macross history and licensing issues. Animeigo has some more projects in the works for the fans. Stay tuned to RFC for another episode when its revealed! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #macross #anime #animeigo...

Hoptimus is joined by Zen to dig into the dystopian action film V for Vendetta. What is V?  But who was he really? What was he like? We are told to remember the idea, not the man, because a man can fail. He can be caught, he can be killed and forgotten, but 400 years later, an idea can still change the world. I've witnessed first hand the power of ideas, I've seen people kill in the name of them, and die defending them... but you cannot kiss an idea, cannot touch it, or hold it... ideas do...

Hoptimus sits down with Keeltrocity of the RUMINATIONS OF REDRUM show on RRN to talk about Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust. We break down why this early 2000’s anime is very important to horror and sci-fi genres. We get into the history of VHD including the original 1985 anime and its books. Hop tells the story of when he met the character designer Y. Amano at SDCC 2008. Get your crosses,garlic and holy water ready for this episode of...

RFC goes into the history of TRON with special guest TONY (Tony’s Tall Tales RRN). We break down the original film,its influence and its legacy. The video games and spin offs and then the brilliant TRON LEGACY! Hear some insider info on the build up to TRON LEGACY from Tony himself!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #tron #tronlegacy #daftpunk...

Hoptimus is joined by Fenrir765 his co-host from the TAG Cast(theadultgamer.com) to talk about the METRO 2033 Trilogy of games and its source material. Why is the series so good? Is it an action game? Survival Horror? Mystery? All of the above? How can a small team of devs make such a killer series? Have you seen such good raytracing in a game before?! Find out on this episode!!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #metro2033 #postapocalypse #videogames #metroexodus...

Hoptimus is joined by John, who runs the www.robotechnovels.com page! A fan of the ROBOTECH Novels who has interviewed the original writers. John has a petition to get the original novels back in print. We break down why the novels are so good and enhance the show. Which novels are the best?! Should you read END OF THE CIRCLE?! Find out these answers here on this episode of the RETRO FUTURIST CULTURE!! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #robotech #robotechnovels #jamesluceno #starwars...

Hoptimus is joined by BDaddyK from theadultgamer.com to talk about the Sci-fi action horror classic PREDATOR. An early role for Arnold Schwarzenegger that catapulted him to action star status! It was also the first major film for John McTiernan who would go on to direct many classic films through the 1980’s-90’s! Why has the action thriller stayed such a classic? What are the connections to the ALIEN universe? Why did Stan Winston get called into redesign the creature? What other media has...

Hoptimus is joined by Kyle with a K and E Squared from the RUMINATIONS OF REDRUM podcast to talk about THE THING by John Carpenter. The paranoia, the special fx,the cinematography! Why was this film so poorly rated in 1982 only to become a huge cult classic and top horror and sci-fi film of all time. Tune in and find out!#retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #johncarpenter #horror @masterofhorror #ancientaliens #monsters...

This week the RFC talks about Bioshock 1&2 and its inspirations! How did the city of Rapture come to be? What were the philosophical implications in the 2 games. How wild is the story twists in both games?! Who is really the villain? Would you so kindly listen in!! #retrofuture #scifi #ruminationsradio #bioshock #videogames #scifi #underwater...

Hoptimus is joined by the great Six Button Samurai from Oh God it Hz to discuss the James Cameron film ALIENS! We break down the story and why we think it still holds up along with technical details you may not know! This movie went on to inspire a whole generation that took to making many video games you probably have played or at least know about! Check it out!! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #aliens #jamescameron #halo #doom #contra...

This week the RFC talks about STAR WARS and its inspirations! We break down different motifs and ideas in the @Starwars universe. Hoptimus is joined by a long time fan and friend Mark who works in the video game industry. Find out the inspirations for the first season of the Mandalorian! Did George Lucas borrow from the legendary @jackkirby ? Tune in and find out #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #starwars #kurosawa #dune #josephcampbell #heroesjourney...

Hoptimus is joined by Sithy and Zelq from the adultgamer.com discord. They take a trip through the seminal anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. We discuss the story, characters and themes. Watch out for spoilers!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #anime #ancientaliens #chariotofthegods #mecha https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter:...

Hoptimus is joined by the crew from Oh God it Hz! , Game Agent ET and Six Button Samurai JJJ. We get into the 2019 film Alita Battle Angel, The plot, the inspiration, story breakdown and more. Find out how the film was received in Japan. How faithful is this adaptation to its original Manga and OVA editions. Tune in and find out here on Ruminations Radio Network!  #retrofuture #scifi #ruminationsradio #anime #manga #alitabattleangel...

Hoptimus is joined by Fenrir from theadultgamer.com TAGCAST to break down why the 2012 DREDD film is a must watch. Why is Karl Urban so awesome?! Get the breakdown of the film plus insight from the comics, the other adaptations and more!  #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #dredd #2000ad #karlurban https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter:...

Hoptimus is joined by the legendary OptiMitchPrime (Mitch RRR) and TripleC (Brevity Box) to talk about the 1986 animated TRANSFORMERS the Movie! Why did Optimus Prime have to die? Who cares about Orson Welles playing UNICRON? Why do the DINOBOTS get so much screen time?! Listen and find out! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #transformers #hasbro #anime #optimusprime #orsonwelles #juddnelson...

Hoptimus is joined by the LEGENDARY Ruminations From The Red Room host, Mitch, to discuss the 1984 DUNE film by David Lynch. Why is this film so controversial and how many attempts were made before it hit the screen?! Tune in for all the details! #retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #dune #frankherbert #davidlynch #spice https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter:...

Hoptmus is joined by Fenrir @thefenrir765 for a journey through the sci-fi adventure of FIREFLY/Serenity. Was this the most epic Sci-FI western put to screen? Why are the characters so well written? Did the show end too soon?! Is the movie really the best way to experience it! Tune in and find out! #retrofuture #scifi #firefly #serenity #josswhedon  #rumiationsradio...

Hoptmus is joined by Duke and BDaddyK for a journey through the dystopian 1987 action film- THE RUNNING MAN starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Was this the birth of reality TV in the forefront of entertainment? Should the government have this much control? Why are there so many funny one liners? How many pro athletes can you have in a movie before it is too much? Tune in and find out! #retrofuture #scifi #arnoldschwarzenegger #rumiationsradio...

Hoptimus is joined by Tony and Duke to discuss the 2020 film TENET! Are you inverted? Do you want to be? Will this film stand the test of regular time and become a cult classic? #retrofuture #ruminationsradio #scifi #timetravel #cinema #film #cultclassics https://www.facebook.com/retrofuturistcuture https://twitter.com/FuturistRetro www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Twitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsN Email:...

Hoptimus is joined by Duke and Anthem as they dive into the 2014 film EDGE OF TOMORROW starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Directed by Doug Limon, based on the Japanese light novel ALL YOU NEED IS KILL by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Is it more than just “Groundhog Day” meets “Aliens” ? How many times can you die in one day? Tune in and find out! #scifi #retrofuture #manga #action #timetravel #mecha #ruminationsradionetwork

Hoptimus is joined by the one and only Warlokk to talk about the 1988 film THEY LIVE by John Carpenter. The film stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, and Meg Foster in a story of how our world is actually controlled by aliens from another world helped by greedy humans! We break down the film and its long standing influence and relevance to this day. @TheHorrorMaster @RuminationsN #scifi #johncarpenter #retrofuture #cyberpunk #cinema #punk #reganomics

Part 2 of the ROBOTECH show with Tom Bateman! Hoptimus gets into what happened to the ROBOTECH brand after the successful relaunch of the DVDs in 2000. What happened to the Sentinels? What is the Shadow Chronicles? Does ROBOTECH have a future?

Hoptimus sits down with Tom Bateman to talk about the groundbreaking anime classic ROBOTECH! We get into the origins of the show and how it changed the western world's perception of storytelling via animation. We also discuss the production of the show and the influence of Carl Macek and his team that helped bring this project to life.

Hoptimus is joined by Duke to talk about the film Minority Report (2002) directed by Stephen Spielberg,starring Tom Cruise and based on the Phillip K. Dick short story. A story about free will, technology over reach, and what could go wrong?! Minority Report asserts that humans have free will—what do you think? #scifi #retrofuture #cinema #cyberpunk #filmnoir #phillipkdick #spielberg #tomcruise #totalrecall