In this episode of Dystopedia, we dive into Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), Pierce Brosnan’s second James Bond film, and explore the surprisingly relevant themes hiding beneath its '90s action spectacle.

We discuss Elliot Carver, media manipulation, propaganda, disinformation and the power of controlling information — and ask whether Tomorrow Never Dies predicted the modern media landscape.

Plus, we look at Bond's post-Cold War identity, the film's absurd action, and why this underrated Bond movie may be more relevant than ever.

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In this episode of Dystopedia, we return to Raccoon City and revisit one of the most influential survival horror games ever made: Resident Evil 2 (1998).

We explore why the original remains so terrifying, from its fixed camera angles, limited resources and eerie pre-rendered backgrounds to its unforgettable atmosphere and sound design.

We also dive into the cancelled Resident Evil 1.5 prototype, the Raccoon City outbreak, Umbrella Corporation, Leon and Claire, and how the original compares to the modern remake.

Was Resident Evil 2 really as scary as we remember?

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Rather than retelling one of the games, has the film managed to capture what playing Resident Evil actually feels like?

We discuss Bryan as the perfectly unprepared protagonist, the film’s claustrophobic tension, video-game logic, escalating monsters and the simple objectives that continually become dangerous detours.

We also look at its pacing, camerawork, humour and restrained use of Easter eggs, as well as whether it succeeds for casual viewers and devoted Resident Evil fans alike.