This week on And Now For Something Completely Machinima, Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood and Damien Valentine dive into  ⁨@michaelisveryvintage⁩ ’s hilarious Garry’s Mod space comedy An Astounding Tale from Outer Space. What begins as a simple spaceship emergency quickly spirals into absurdity when an incompetent captain decides that cloning himself is a better solution than actually fixing the problem.

The team explores the film’s brilliant use of slapstick comedy, satirical storytelling, inventive sound design, and surprisingly sophisticated filmmaking craft. From Alien and Red Dwarf influences to hidden Easter eggs, classic action-movie tropes, and the unique creative possibilities of Garry’s Mod, this episode celebrates one of the most entertaining machinima films of the year.

Along the way, the discussion turns to Michael’s growing signature style, the role of game-engine accidents in comedy, the future of machinima creators working in platforms like Garry’s Mod, iClone and Unreal Engine, and whether works like this have a place beyond YouTube in archives, festivals, and cultural collections.

This week’s pick is a love letter to inventive machinima, creative chaos, and the enduring power of comedic timing.

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Show Notes & Links

An Astounding Tale from Outer Space [Garry’s Mod Machinima] by Michael Is Very Vintage released 29 April 2026