Enjoy Stuff: Digital Awakening
Take a trip through the incredible rise of computer-generated imagery as Jay and Shua explore the groundbreaking movies, visionaries, and technological leaps that forever changed filmmaking. From Westworld and TRON to Terminator 2 and beyond, it’s a nostalgic look at the digital revolution that brought impossible worlds to life.
Before CGI became invisible, audiences couldn’t stop talking about it! Join us as we celebrate the artists, programmers, and filmmakers who transformed movie magic one pixel at a time.
News
Amiga Freeware Archive for the Commodore 64 – A massive archive featuring more than 18,000 downloadable demos, scene releases, disk magazines, and software celebrating the legendary Commodore community.
Knight Rider: Declassified – A new five-part documentary explores the history of the classic television series with new interviews, rare footage, and an in-depth look behind the scenes of KITT and Michael Knight.
Blade Runner 2099 Trailer – Prime Video released the first trailer for the long-awaited continuation of the Blade Runner universe, premiering November 25, 2026.
Matchbox: The Movie Trailer – Apple TV unveiled the first trailer for its live-action adaptation of the iconic die-cast toy line, arriving October 9.
Electronic Plastic Museum – An impressive online museum showcases more than 900 handheld electronic games, preserving the history of one of gaming’s most nostalgic eras.
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What we’re Enjoying
Shua has been diving into Dungeon Crawler Carl, a wildly entertaining fantasy adventure recommended by listener Tim. Combining tabletop RPGs, video games, dark humor, and a talking cat named Princess Donut, the series follows Carl as he battles through a deadly dungeon that’s broadcast across the galaxy as a reality show. The unique premise and fast-paced storytelling made it an easy recommendation, and Shua is looking forward to continuing the series. Jay has been revisiting Marvel’s Netflix shows Luke Cage and Iron Fist while adding even more filming locations to MCU Location Scout. Luke Cage follows Harlem’s bulletproof hero protecting his neighborhood from crime, while Iron Fist tells the story of billionaire Danny Rand returning with mystical martial arts abilities after years away. Although Iron Fist didn’t quite live up to expectations, Jay enjoyed revisiting both series and expanding the MCU Location Scout database.
Enjoy Evolution
Before computers could create entire galaxies, superheroes, and photorealistic dinosaurs, filmmakers were experimenting with pixels, mathematics, and imagination. Jay and Shua trace the fascinating rise of computer-generated imagery from its earliest appearances in classic films like Westworld, TRON, and Star Trek II through the groundbreaking visual effects that forever changed Hollywood.
Along the way, they celebrate the pioneers who made it all possible, including Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar’s founders, James Cameron, George Lucas, and Ed Catmull, while exploring how CGI evolved from obvious visual spectacles into the nearly invisible effects that modern audiences rarely even notice. It’s a fun, nostalgic look at one of the biggest technological revolutions in movie history.
Do you like early versions of CGI? Has it gone too far in filmmaking? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “That’s a real dinosaur” will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]
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