Alien Minute

Today, Bruce Branit joins us again to talk about a frightened Parker, Dallas' plan, and a very odd line from Ash. Permalink

Bruce Branit returns as we bid a sad farewell to Brett and finally say hello to that beautiful Alien. Permalink

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

Filmmaker Bruce Branit joins us to talk about ceremonial dolly shots, rattly chains, and an unapologetically drunk Harry Dean Stanton. Permalink

Jason Heck finishes off his week by talking about dumb decisions, double cat scares, and the transgressive pleasures of horror. Permalink

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

Mr. Heck returns to talk about big numbers, color design, and the anxiety that comes from untrustworthy technology. Permalink

Jason Heck is back to talk about buzzing gizmos, hazardous compartments, and Ripley and Ash's shared animosity. Permalink

Jason Heck returns to talk about the the search for the chestburster, the dark "basement" of the Nostromo, and space tractors. Permalink

Margaret and Katie come back one last time to talk about Ash's invention, Parker's heroics, and labyrinthine corridors. Permalink

Katie and Margaret are back to talk about kitbashing, mold making, refinery theories, and new plans. Permalink

Today, Margaret and Katie join us to mourn Kane, search for the chestburster, and talk about bait shooters. Permalink

Katie and Margaret are back to talk about regulated doses of acid, blasts of blood, and CHEST BURSTING!Permalink

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

Tasha Robinson joins us one last time to talk about Kane's undergarment, Alien slash fiction, and soba noodle salad. Permalink

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt Curione comes back to talk about pen lights, scary boxes, and the pleasure of acknowledging that we're in a horror movie. Permalink

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

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

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