Show notes
Hello and welcome to Nerdist Camp.
Today we look at an uplifting topic, and hopefully we’ll have a filling that’s not just a load of hot air. If you’ve ever been to an American Football game in the states, or grew up in the UK in the 70s, then you’ll know exactly what we mean. They’ve been the things of dreams, and the things of nightmares. They can be uplifting or a sign of dread. Some are luxurious and made for tourists, and some are completely functional. What is their continued appeal, and why do the bad guys seem to like them so much? This may seem like an odd topic for us to cover, but as you know, we’re planning to do some deeper dives into topics this season, so it should be a “Good Year!”
Yes, today we invite you to come “up, up and away in our beautiful balloon,” as we take a deep-dive into…Airships.
Airships in films
- Black Sunday (1977)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- A View to a Kill (1985)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- Castle in the Sky (1986)
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics
- The Golden Compass (2007)
- Metropolis (1927)
This fortnight we are recommending
Kris
- Seven Days on Mars
- John Gacy drama ITVX (tbc)
- The Carman Family Deaths (Netflix)
Andi
- Smoke & Mirrors + Other Things- The Eden House
- It got suggested after listening to The Mission. It’s a collaborative music project, tons of people, lavish, brooding. Nice. Julian Regan features on one track.
- Halt & Catch Fire, - ITVX
- Departure - Netflix
Links mentioned in this episode
- The Island at the Top of the World
- The Rocketeer, Airship Explosion
- Black Sunday (1977)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- A View to a Kill (1985)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- Castle in the Sky (1986)
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics
- The Golden Compass (2007)
- Metropolis (1927)
- Wikipedia - Detailed History of Airships
- Hindenburg radio coverage
- The Lincolnshire Poacher - Radio Station
- The Pink Floyd Airship
- Rare Airship Photos