Alien Minute

Today we are joined again by Marya E. Gates to talk about Parker's death, Ripley's shoes, and what exactly happened to Lambert.

Marya E. Gates is back to talk with us about economy of filmmaking, how we feel about the full body shot of the Alien, and whether Lambert got a fair shake. Permalink

Marya E. Gates is back to discuss uncharacteristic cat behavior, an interesting Ash theory, and silent era filmmaker Lois Weber. Permalink

This week we welcome Turner Classic Movies' very own Marya E. Gates to talk about clanging canisters, forgotten trackers, and to get her point of view on the Ripley/Jones relationship. Permalink

Ian McNeice joins us again from sunny London Town to talk about some of his future roles, the great Ripley/Jones controversy, and an alternate timeline where Lambert has the flamethrower. Permalink

Today, Ian McNeice joins us as we pull our hair back and get down to the business of discussing ship geography, long takes, and how difficult it was to work with Milos Forman. Permalink

Ian McNeice is back to talk about the benefits of rehearsal, fighting for character moments, and Ash's cavity-free skull. Permalink

Actor Ian McNeice returns to talk about Ash's soliloquy, an actor's preference in regards to camera setups, and working with SIGOURNEY WEAVER!!!!  Permalink

This week we're joined by venerable character actor Ian McNeice to talk about Ash spitting up milk, a fully deflated Lambert, and the trouble with exposition-heavy performances. Permalink

Violet returns one last time to talk disembodied heads, a helpful exposition dump, and the clumsiest moment in the movie. Permalink

Violet Lucca is back to talk about milk spewing androids, more expository ADR, and how Alien was the product of serendipitous collaboration. Permalink

Violet Lucca is back again to discuss a crazy suffocation scheme, the vice-grip of an android hand, and the added layer of introducing a second monster to a horror movie.  Permalink

Violet Lucca joins us as we talk about meta camera movement, mirroring wounds, and the nature of the infamous "nudie nook".Permalink

Today we're joined by Violet Lucca from Film Comment Magazine to talk about Ash's creepy reveal, Ripley's violent reaction to it, and the use of inverted callbacks in the screenplay. Permalink

Tyler and David from Battleship Pretension return one last time to talk about Sigourney Weaver's brilliant performance, Dan O'Bannon's dislike of the robot subplot, and the weirdly warm feeling provided by the sound design of MU-TH-ER. Permalink

David and Tyler return to discuss MU-TH-ER's design, examine the choice to cut a certain scene, and pine for the days of a minimalist Ridley Scott. Permalink

Tyler Smith and David Bax are back to talk about Parker's possible problem with Ash, Ash's problem with eye contact, and Sigourney Weaver's acting acrobatics. Permalink

David Bax and Tyler Smith return to talk about Parker's recalcitrance, Lambert's fearful decisiveness, and Ripley's adaptability. Permalink

Today, Tyler Smith and David Bax from the Battleship Pretension Podcast join us to discuss audience reaction to the Alien reveal, how to read Ash's emotionless profile, and Tom Skeritt's wonderful performance. Permalink

Marlon West joins us for one last time to talk about a worried Dallas, a nervous Ripley, and a handful of goo. Permalink

Marlon West returns to talk with us about temp music tracks, nervous navigators, and bafflingly simplistic technology. Permalink

Marlon West returns to discuss oxygen sucking flamethrowers, the subtleties of ensemble casting,  and the bravery of Dallas. Permalink

Marlon West returns to discuss dynamic pull backs, creaky aperture openings, and unclear plans. Permalink

Marlon West from Walt Disney Animation Studios joins us this week to talk about starfield effects, obfuscating computers, and Ash's bluetooth capabilities. Permalink

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