Alien Minute

Tom Taylor returns to talk with us about computer readouts, what the hell Jones is doing on the Nostromo, and one of the most questionable omissions in the '03 Director's Cut. Permalink

Tom Taylor returns to talk about Parker and Brett's harassment of Ripley, whether Brett has any real agency, and how Dallas and Kane finally acknowledge Lambert's griping. Permalink

Tom Taylor is back to gush over how great Ian Holm is, discuss the juxtaposition between Ash's cozy blister and the harsh conditions of the planet, and we also talk about the innovation of using video footage.  Permalink

This week we have Tom Taylor from The Indiana Jones Minute to discuss Lambert's nightmare scenario, Ash's oddball behavior, and how Mitch is super scared of wind. Permalink

This week we have Tom Taylor from The Indiana Jones Minute to discuss Lambert's nightmare scenario, Ash's oddball behavior, and how Mitch is super scared of wind. Permalink

In Jason Heck's last episode, we talk about how much Ridley Scott has changed as a filmmaker, Lambert's reaction to the idea of exploring the planet, and Ash's ability to decipher very complicated readouts.Permalink

Today, Jason joins us again to talk about maintenance estimates, Parker and Brett's feelings toward Ripley, and also Star Trek…again.Permalink

Jason Heck returns to talk about crushed rocks, landing gear, whose fault it was that the Nostromo crashed…and of course, STAR TREK!Permalink

Jason Heck returns to help us explore the visceral quality of Alien's sound effects, the benefit of low-budget limitations in horror, and we wonder about how they landed the shuttles on Star Trek. Permalink

Today, Jason Heck joins us to talk about the first time he saw Alien, the overall competency of Dallas and Crew, and the whale-like beauty of the Nostromo on descent. Permalink