Episode 74: More Information for Less Clarity
Marlon West returns to talk with us about temp music tracks, nervous navigators, and bafflingly simplistic technology. Permalink
Sep 15, 2016•16 min
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Episode 73: The Fire Bayonette
Marlon West returns to discuss oxygen sucking flamethrowers, the subtleties of ensemble casting, and the bravery of Dallas. Permalink
Sep 14, 2016•15 min
Episode 72: The Inefficiency of Apertures
Marlon West returns to discuss dynamic pull backs, creaky aperture openings, and unclear plans. Permalink
Sep 13, 2016•20 min
Episode 71: Unable to Compute
Marlon West from Walt Disney Animation Studios joins us this week to talk about starfield effects, obfuscating computers, and Ash's bluetooth capabilities.Permalink
Sep 12, 2016•24 min
Episode 70: That Ian Holm Touch
Filmmaker Bruce Branit joins us one last time to talk about Ash's apathy, Ripley's Riker role, and the nature of character arcs in 70s cinema.Permalink
Sep 09, 2016•24 min
Episode 69: We're Gonna Need a Better Plan
Today, Bruce Branit joins us again to talk about a frightened Parker, Dallas' plan, and a very odd line from Ash.Permalink
Sep 08, 2016•18 min
Episode 68: Eulogy for an Engineer
Bruce Branit returns as we bid a sad farewell to Brett and finally say hello to that beautiful Alien. Permalink
Sep 07, 2016•28 min
Episode 67: A Cleansing Before the Sacrifice
Bruce Branit is back to discuss googly-eyed POV shots, Psycho-like shower scenes, and Star Wars Special Edition-level missteps in the Director's Cut. Permalink
Sep 06, 2016•14 min
Episode 66: Through the Golden Doors
Filmmaker Bruce Branit joins us to talk about ceremonial dolly shots, rattly chains, and an unapologetically drunk Harry Dean Stanton. Permalink
Sep 05, 2016•19 min
Episode 65: Meowing His Way Into Infinity
Jason Heck finishes off his week by talking about dumb decisions, double cat scares, and the transgressive pleasures of horror.Permalink
Sep 02, 2016•15 min
Episode 64: What Could Go Wrong?
We've got Jason Heck back in the booth to discuss tension-releasing laughter, certain details in the set design, and disorientingly ambiguous POV shots.Permalink
Sep 01, 2016•11 min
Episode 63: Locker Room Antics
Mr. Heck returns to talk about big numbers, color design, and the anxiety that comes from untrustworthy technology. Permalink
Aug 31, 2016•16 min
Episode 62: Micro Changes in Air Density My @$$
Jason Heck is back to talk about buzzing gizmos, hazardous compartments, and Ripley and Ash's shared animosity.Permalink
Aug 30, 2016•13 min
Episode 61: The Lights Out Moment
Jason Heck returns to talk about the the search for the chestburster, the dark "basement" of the Nostromo, and space tractors. Permalink
Aug 29, 2016•16 min
Episode 60: The Withering Glance
Margaret and Katie come back one last time to talk about Ash's invention, Parker's heroics, and labyrinthine corridors. Permalink
Aug 26, 2016•15 min
Episode 59: The New Agenda
Katie and Margaret are back to talk about kitbashing, mold making, refinery theories, and new plans. Permalink
Aug 25, 2016•15 min
Episode 58: Electric Funeral
Today, Margaret and Katie join us to mourn Kane, search for the chestburster, and talk about bait shooters.Permalink
Aug 24, 2016•26 min
Episode 57: What the F@#k Just Happened?
Katie and Margaret are back to talk about regulated doses of acid, blasts of blood, and CHEST BURSTING!Permalink
Aug 23, 2016•35 min
Episode 56: Space Vegemite
Today we're joined by stop-motion animation effects artists Katie Mello and Margaret Meyer to talk about what the Nostromo's food is made out of, how they go to the bathroom on the Enterprise, and how much Ash knew about what was going to happen Kane.Permalink
Aug 22, 2016•29 min
Episode 55: Back to the Old Freezerinos
Tasha Robinson joins us one last time to talk about Kane's undergarment, Alien slash fiction, and soba noodle salad.Permalink
Aug 19, 2016•25 min
Episdoe 54: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Dallas said to knock it off but we continue on anyway as Tasha Robinson returns to talk about color schemes, double beats, and how Ash constantly withholds information just for effect. Permalink
Aug 18, 2016•19 min
Episode 53: Right
Tasha Robinson returns to discuss Dallas' weary relief, why Lambert doesn't get her victorious moment, and the significance of Parker being Brett's boss.Permalink
Aug 17, 2016•15 min
Episode 52: Walk in the Park!
Tasha Robinson joins us again to talk about shaky seats, how Ripley has become the de-facto captain, and whether Parker and Brett are the Han and Chewy of .the Nostromo. Permalink
Aug 16, 2016•11 min
Episode 51: I Just Wanna Get the Hell Outta Here
On today's episode, Tasha Robinson from the Next Picture Show Podcast joins us to discuss the corridor conversation between Dallas and Ripley, the nature of their relationship, and Ripley's quiet confidence. Permalink
Aug 15, 2016•25 min
Episode 50: I Think It's Safe to Assume It's Not a Zombie
On our last episode with Matt Curione we talk about alien anatomy, Ridley Scott's elegant zooms, and the decompositional possibilities of the facehugger. Permalink
Aug 12, 2016•22 min
Episode 49: Poke it with a Stick
Things are getting tense as Matt Curione joins us again to talk about misdirection, why Ripley is talking to Kane, and Noel Carroll's ideas on how to make a monster.Permalink
Aug 11, 2016•13 min
Episode 48: Some Really Dim Penlights
Matt Curione comes back to talk about pen lights, scary boxes, and the pleasure of acknowledging that we're in a horror movie. Permalink
Aug 10, 2016•13 min
Episode 47: Why Didn't Somebody Turn on the F@#*in' Lights?
Today we have Matt Curione back to talk about what kind of shoes the Nostromo crew are wearing, the use of the hand-held camera, and why nobody turned on the f@*#in' lights in the infirmary.Permalink
Aug 09, 2016•16 min
Episode 46: You Win This Round, Ash
New guest Matt Curione joins us to talk about who won the argument between Ash and Ripley, the introduction of the Narcissus, and the preferable musical choice of Mozart over Glenn Miller.Permalink
Aug 08, 2016•16 min
Episode 45: That's funny. What does it mean?
On our last episode with Crystal Beth we discuss how Ash is a condescending prick, where Ripley finally falls on the org chart, and whether or not Ash knows he's an android. Permalink
Aug 05, 2016•18 min
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