CUNY TV's Science Goes to the Movies

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Latest Episodes:

A look at Lulu Wang’s, “The Farewell” Apr 16, 2020

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A look at Lulu Wang’s, “The Farewell” with CUNY's own Dr. Elsie Jolade, Clinical Professor and Coordinator, at Hunter-Belleview School of Nursing.

The Current War Mar 26, 2020

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Prof. Damian Sciano joins us to explain what Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse were really fighting over in the movie, “The Current War” and why that old battle still matters to us today.

Ford v Ferrari Mar 12, 2020

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Clement E. Drummond, Director of Automotive Technology from CUNY’s Bronx Community College explains the cars, the engines, and the speed of the GT40 as seen in the film, “Ford versus Ferrari.”

Super Soldier Serum Feb 27, 2020

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Professor Sebastian Alvarado of the City University of New York wrote an excellent book called “The Science of Marvel” and we got him to come on the show to explain how we too can make Super Soldier Serum -- maybe.

“Midnight in Chernobyl” Feb 06, 2020

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Adam Higginbotham’s new book, “Midnight in Chernobyl” is a shortlist finalist for the Carnegie Medal -- and for good reason.

John Wick Gets Bullets Right (mostly)! Dec 05, 2019

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John Wick Gets Bullets Right (mostly)!

The Science of "Rick and Morty" Nov 21, 2019

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The Science of Rick and Morty” – because some of Rick’s science is kind of-sort of real-ish.

How Technology Changed Music Nov 07, 2019

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Did technology change music? Of course it did.

In his book, “Capturing Sound How Technology has changed Music” Prof. Katz considers the changes that occurred when technology invaded music.

How Does an Elephant – Or a Space Ship – Fly? Oct 25, 2019

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In the world of Disney logic, the little elephant Dumbo can fly because he has very large ears. We’ve invited a NASA Engineer to explain what it would take to get that elephant into the air and when we can expect our jet packs to arrive.

How Did Voldemort Get So Evil? Oct 10, 2019

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The vile Lord Voldemort was once a poor, lonely orphan. But then, so was Harry Potter. So, what happened? NYU Langone Psychiatrist Dr. Karen Rosenbaum talks sociopaths and Lord Voldemort this week on Science Goes to the Movies.