Alien Minute

This week we welcome Krysztof Nemeth who joins us to talk about the engine room, establishing the Ripley vs. Alien scenario, and intentionally circuitous self-destruct systems. Permalink

We finish our week with Marya E. Gates by discussing what's left of Lambert and Parker, our own personal fears, and how we read the shift to full Ripley point-of-view. Permalink

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

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