In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the lasting cultural impact of the ALIEN franchise on contemporary moviegoing, going back to discuss and analyze everything that went right (and wrong) with every theatrical entry in the series. 

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Episode Resources:

• Weekend Preview: ALIEN: ROMULUS Aims to Topple DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE?

What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Introduction of the Alien Franchise
• 02:20 Cultural Impact of the Alien Movies
• 06:30 Discussion on Home Media and Extended Cuts
• 10:10 Origins of the Alien Franchise
• 16:00 Analysis of the First Alien Movie
• 19:00 James Cameron and the Transition to Aliens
• 24:50 Thematic Elements in Aliens
• 32:00 The Director’s Cut vs. Theatrical Cut Debate
• 37:00 Alien 3: Production Troubles and Legacy
• 44:00 Alien 3: Story Analysis
• 49:50 Alien 4: Resurrection and Its Reception