About this episode

The episode compares the films 'Serenity' and 'Sunshine' in a thematic battle focused on spacecrafts.

Serenity (2005) vs Sunshine (2007) Todays battle category is "Spacecrafts". First in the match up is "Serenity" directed by the disgraced Joss Whedon. The movie is a Star Wars style romp based on the hit series "Firefly" . Then its Danny Boyle's Sci-fi epic "Sunshine". Will either film score 8 Stars and be added to the Greatest Films of The 21 Century List? Feel free to find out by staring directly at the Sun while you listen. Please rate, review, and follow the show! Hosted by Mike Evans & Kendell Sweeney-Thomas Follow on Instagram & TikTok @modernclassicspodcast Watch Along; Serenity (Prime) Sunshine (Rent Anywhere) Follow Mike on Letterboxd @ChadMichaelMann

Topics covered

• Spacecrafts
• Film comparison
• Sci-fi
• Directors
• 21st Century cinema

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