Best Anthony La Pira Podcasts (2025)

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EP43 - Ex Machina (2014) 57:29

2M ago57:29

57:29

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 2…

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EP42 - Elysium (2013) 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 2…

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EP41 - Cherry 2000 (1987) and The Disease of Cinema w/Steve De Jarnatt 1:17:08

3M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be speaking to a very …

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EP40 - Minority Report (2002) 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 2…

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EP39 - Dark City (1998) 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP38 - The Matrix (1999) 1:12:59

5M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP37 - Max Headroom (1985) 57:05

5M ago57:05

57:05

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP36 - Trancers (1984) 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP35 - Alien 3 (1992) w/Charles de Lauzirika 2:08:52

6M ago2:08:52

2:08:52

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I had a conversation with Cha…

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EP34 - Aliens (1986) 1:17:50

7M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP33 - Alien (1979) 1:14:45

7M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP32 - 12 Monkeys (1995) 1:03:50

8M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP31 - Pi (1998) 1:17:04

8M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP30 - Tron Legacy (2010) 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the g…

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EP29 - Tron (1982) 1:06:41

9M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the g…

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EP28 - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) 1:12:25

10M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 2…

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EP27 - Blade Runner (1982) 1:28:05

10M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP26 - The Star Wars EXPANDED UNIVERSE Rules!!! 1:19:41

11M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down a ver…

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EP25 - 2024 CYPUNK AWARDS!!! (Season 1 - Mid-Point) 31:38

11M ago31:38

31:38

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode I will be presenting the CYPUN…

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EP24 - Logan's Run (1976) 47:04

11M ago47:04

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Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP23 - THX 1138 (1971) 1:12:30

12M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP22 - Let's Make a Movie! (Part II) 1:00:41

12M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be concluding my two p…

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EP21 - Let's Make a Movie! (Part I) 59:11

12M ago59:11

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Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be doing something ver…

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EP20 - MAD MAX Is My Favorite Franchise EVER! 1:30:06

1y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be doing something rad…

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EP19 - HACK THE PLANET w/Iain Softley (director of HACKERS) 1:16:11

1y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be speaking to a very …

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EP18 - Nemesis (1992) 1:16:27

1y ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP17 - Cyborg (1989) 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP16 - All Things DREDD w/Michael Molcher (Brand Manager of 2000 A.D./Author of "I Am the Law: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future") 2:29:06

1y ago2:29:06

2:29:06

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I had a conversation with Mic…

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EP15 - Ghost in the Shell (1995) 1:09:07

1y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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BONUS EP - Tabletop RPGers Make Great Filmmakers! - Q1 UPDATE. 14:58

1y ago14:58

14:58

Hello there, cyberpunkers and brain-butchers! Your boy is currently on a family vacation in Disney/Orlando with the kiddos, so I'm bringing you a little bonus episode to say thank you to the fans/listeners, to give you an update on the Q1 stats, and to also open up the original Cyberpunk 2020 tabletop RPG book and talk briefly about how players and…

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EP14 - Akira (1988) & All Things Cyberpunk w/Mike Pecci 1:36:33

1y ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP13 - Demolition Man (1993) 1:10:14

1y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP12 - The Running Man (1987) 1:23:48

1y ago1:23:48

1:23:48

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week’s episode, I will be breaking-down the 1…

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EP11 - Hackers (1995) 1:26:35

1y ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will be breaking down the cult classic cyberpunk film HACKERS (1995) - directed by Ian Softley, written by Rafael Moreu, and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard, and Fisher Stevens. Teenage…

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EP10 - Dredd (2012) 1:11:29

1y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will be breaking down the cult classic cyberpunk film DREDD (2012) - directed by Pete Travis, written by Alex Garland, based on the "Judge Dredd" comic by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby,…

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EP09 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) 1:21:27

1y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will be breaking down the cyberpunk sequel masterpiece TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991) - directed by James Cameron, written by James Cameron and William Wisher, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlo…

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EP08 - The Terminator (1984) 1:19:42

1+ y ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will be breaking down the 1984 cyberpunk thriller THE TERMINATOR (1984) - directed by James Cameron, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an alm…

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CYBERPUNK CINEMA - Intro Trailer. 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

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CYBERPUNK CINEMA, the newest film podcast from The Video Vagabond Podcast Network, features filmmaker/podcaster Anthony La Pira - the fugitive from the dark future, transported back in time, to warn you about your present day - as he breaks down one film per episode that best exemplifies the thematic elements of his favorite science-fiction sub-gen…

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EP07 - Total Recall (1990) 1:14:25

1+ y ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will be breaking down the 1990 cyberpunk film TOTAL RECALL (1990) - directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. When a man goes in to have virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars implanted in his mind, an…

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EP06 - RoboCop (1987) 1:21:27

1+ y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown the 1987 cyberpunk masterpiece ROBOCOP (1987) - directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Peter Weller. In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haun…

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EP05 - Videodrome (1983) 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown the cult classic hallucinatory 1983 cyberpunk film, VIDEODROME (1983)– written and directed by David Cronenberg, and starring James Woods, the master of playing sleazy sketchballs. The story follows a programmer a…

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EP04 - Escape from New York (1981) 1:06:18

1+ y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown the cult classic ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981), a "proto-punk" and "cyberpunk-adjacent" film that paves the way for the entire genre of cyberpunk - from the anti-hero in Snake Plissken, to the undesirable "low-lifes…

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EP03 - Upgrade (2018) 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown the criminally overlooked UPGRADE (2018), a fantastic modern blend of cyberpunk and cyber-horror! It was written/directed by Leigh Whannell, and stars the amazing and underrated Logan Marshall-Green. I had never s…

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EP02 - Strange Days (1995) 1:06:38

1+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Welcome back to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - the definitive dive into the dark future of science fiction. In this week's episode, I will breakdown STRANGE DAYS (1995), a certifiable cyberpunk masterpiece. To me, this is definitely in the Top Ten CPUNK! I saw this film in the theater when I was 16, and I absolutely loved it! It was directed by Kathryn Bigelow…

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EP01 - Johnny Mnemonic (1995) 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Welcome to CYBERPUNK CINEMA - a podcast dedicated to the dark future of science fiction. I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things cyberpunk. Each episode will be dedicated to one film that best represents the ideals, visuals, and son…

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