The Retro Futurist project is an examination of themes in pop culture by Hoptimus.Themes of society in alternate timelines projected by cultures of the past or present. These are timelines where a once thriving society was turned to dystopia or taken over by tools of mankind. Places where society has lost its soul in pursuit of technology. To redeem our future is to talk of the past future and steer the soul of mankind forward...
Hoptimus is joined by Tony to talk about the 1995 film Johnny Mnemonic. A film that was perhaps too ahead of its time. Megacorps running the world. Enhanced humans who can carry data in their brains? Why are the Yakuza involved. IS that really ICE T with a Dolphin? Did Dolph Lungren just come out of no where and fight Henry Rollins?! What kind of crazy film is this! Tune in and find out!
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23 Jan 2026
District 9
Hoptimus is joined by Tony from Tonys Tall Tales to breakdown the 2009 Sci Fi film District 9 by Neil Blomkamp. Was District 9 originally a HALO film? Who are the Prawns? Why is the MNU such a corrupt organization? DO the Nigerian Crime lords know what weapons they have? How do the aliens fuel their ship? Where is District 10? We ponder all this and more on this episode of the RFC!
#retrofuture #scifi #rumiationsradio #district9 #neillblomkamp #halo #weta #peterjackson
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11 Oct 2025
Elysium (2013)
Hoptimus is joined by the amazing TONY from Tonys Tall Tales to discuss the 2013 Dystopian Sci Fi action film ELYSIUM. The film was the follow up film from Neil Bloomkamp who came off the amazing DISTRICT 9. Once again the visuals are amazing! How did they create the story? Where is Elysium? Why do people on earth want to go there? Are corporations and governments in league with each other?! Tune in and find out!
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YouTube views
573
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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62
Social presence
91
YouTube
66
Engagement
51
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