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  • Prometheus-by-Minute 67

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    In which I reflect on 2012 as I celebrate the seven year anniversary of Prometheus.

    30 min
  • Prometheus-by-Minute 66

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    In which I lose my goddamn mind analysing a tattoo, and discuss nudity in the Alien franchise, and our boy David starts his sneaky side quest. It all ends in an existential crisis.

    Footnotes

    • Holloway’s Tattoo (spoilers inside). (2012, June 15). Retrieved from https://www.scified.com/topic/19329?fbclid=IwAR0hIyqBly3aO42XQEXt1G41bMalMunCQ1V2KHz480bzvIAKTCVGbFwX7EI
    • Talion. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/581485/talion
    • What is the meaning of the Tau Cross? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.franciscans.ie/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-tau-cross/

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      16 min
    • Prometheus-by-Minute 65

      https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pbm65.mp3

      In which MUTHUR @yutani.studio and I keep talking about gorey eye stories despite ourselves. It’s gross, don’t listen. Footnotes

      • Alien Hierogylphs. (2013, November 23). Retrieved from https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/alien-hierogylphs/
      • Bella, T. (2019, April 10). Doctors reportedly find four bees living in woman’s eye, feeding off her tears. Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/doctors-reportedly-find-four-bees-living-in-woman-s-eye-feeding-off-her-tears-20190411-p51d13.html
      • For Puck’s Sake. (2019, March 31). The Hidden Occult History of Moldavite. Retrieved from https://www.patheos.com/blogs/matauryn/2017/07/15/moldavite/
      • Fuseli, H. (1781). The Nightmare [Painting]. Retrieved from https://www.purefilmcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/henry-fuseli-the-nightmare-1781-copy.jpg
      • Giger, H. R. (1978). Hieroglyphs [Painting]. Retrieved from http://images.wikioo.org:8080/ADC/Art-ImgScreen-3.nsf/O/A-A25T6F/$FILE/H.R.-Giger-Hr-giger-alienhieroglyphics.jpg
      • A new thing to fear: getting tarantula hairs stuck in your eyes. (2013, October 23). Retrieved from http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2013/10/23/new-thing-fear-getting-tarantula-hairs-stuck-eyes/#.XPDwzIgzY2y

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        45 min
      • Prometheus-by-Minute Alien Day 2019

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        In which I celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alien and discuss sleeper agents, xenophobia and anthropomorphism through the lens of AI.

        Footnotes

        • The Android. (2013, August 13). Retrieved from https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/the-android/
        • The Android [Video file]. (2016, February 15). Retrieved from https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/the-android/
        • Artificial Intelligence powered by AMD [Video file]. (2017, March 30). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/H5lKeEJaj0I
        • Clint. (2012, July 2). In Defense of Ash. Retrieved from https://satelliteshow.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/in-defense-of-ash/
        • Cowan, J. (2009). On Rites [MP3]. Edinburgh, UK: Author. Retrieved from: https://tettix.bandcamp.com/album/rites
        • Dean, T. (2019, April 24). Reebok Releases 40th Anniversary ‘Alien’ Stomper Sneaker [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.geek.com/culture/reebok-releases-40th-anniversary-alien-stomper-sneaker-1784297/
        • Debate: Bishop II, Man or Machine? (2014, January 18). Retrieved from https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/debate-bishop-ii-man-or-machine/
        • Lasala, J. (2016, December 1). Emergent consciousness decoded. Retrieved from https://physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/PT.3.3398
        • Ridley Scott – A Conversation [Video file]. (2016, February 29). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/mTMStKJcwm8
        • Ridley Scott Reveals the Origin of His AI Characters in the Alien Saga [Video file]. (2017). Retrieved from https://video.wired.com/watch/ridley-scott-reveals-the-origin-of-his-ai-characters-in-the-alien-saga-2017-03-27
        • Sloat, S. (2016, December 5). ‘Pupula Duplex’ In ‘The Mummy’ Is One of Medicine’s Oldest Myths. Retrieved from https://www.inverse.com/article/24739-the-mummy-tom-cruise-ahmanet-p
        • Staff, W. (2019, February 19). Will AI Achieve Consciousness? Wrong Question. Retrieved from https://www.wired.com/story/will-ai-achieve-consciousness-wrong-question/
        • Wmmvrrvrrmm. (2012). Alien: Having the android idea. Retrieved from http://alienexplorations.blogspot.com/1979/10/ash-android.html
        • Wmmvrrvrrmm. (n.d.). Alien: The unravelling of Ash. Retrieved from https://alienexplorations.blogspot.com/1979/10/unravelling-of-ash.html
        • Wmmvrrvrrmm. (n.d.). Aliens: Bishop The Android. Retrieved from http://alienexplorations.blogspot.com/1987/01/aliens-bishop.html
        • Wmmvrrvrrmm. (n.d.). Unleashing human disguised androids. Retrieved from http://alienexplorations.blogspot.com/1979/10/unleashing-androids-in-human-form-onto.html
          • 1 hr 7 min
        • Prometheus-by-Minute 64

          https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pbm64.mp3

          In which MUTHUR of Studio Yutani and I discuss the hammerpede scene in as much detail as humanly possible, and the alternate ways this scene could have been written. Also I showcase my Predator impression.

          Footnotes

          • Jovanovic, D. (2012). prometheus and god. Retrieved from https://www.deviantart.com/dejano23/art/prometheus-and-god-313679402
          • Omega. (2017, May 15). StarBeast — Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem, the Predalien. Retrieved from https://monsterlegacy.net/2015/08/25/starbeast-aliens-vs-predator-requiem-the-predalien/
          • Russell, G. (2004, January). DOCTOR WHO – THE MONTHLY ADVENTURES 053. Doctor Who: The Creed of the Kromon. England: Big Finish.
          • Sandgropers. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://museum.wa.gov.au/research/collections/terrestrial-zoology/entomology-insect-collection/entomology-factsheets/sandgropers
          • Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator (vocalizations by Peter Cullen) [Video file]. (2018, February 16). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/gpjhI-eRE6c

            • The Creation of Adam Prometheus parody

            Predalien chestburster.

            Predalien without dreads. Better or worse?

            Groundbreaking CGI of the 1990’s.

            Not a predalien chestburster but a Western Australian hellbeast, the sand-groper.

            38 min
          • Prometheus-by-Minute 63

            https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pbm63.mp3

            In which I am joined again by MUTHUR, AKA Clara of Studio Yutani to discuss the beginnings of the most infamous scene of the film.

            Footnotes

            • Advanced SE Suit. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://avp.fandom.com/wiki/Advanced_SE_Suit?fbclid=IwAR0CEpSwkjSjx83iQxIuVdNJ52zrymEqfoeTvwLVmPWfVi3iw3ZxFp8O6F4
            • Giger concept art. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.avpgalaxy.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=309
              • 34 min
            • Prometheus by Minute 62

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              In which I discuss Janek and Vickers, hair and rant about the most baffling moment in the entire film.

              12 min
            • Prometheus-by-Minute 61

              https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pbm61.mp3

              In which I discuss Janek and Vickers, and unnecessary scientific nitpicking.

              Footnotes

              • Neil DeGrasse Tyson Calls Out Prometheus For Its Sketchy Science. (2019, March 28). Retrieved from https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/06/neil-degrasse-tyson-calls-out-prometheus-for-its-sketchy-science/
                • 6 min
              • Prometheus-by-Minute 60

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                Oh we’re halfway there,

                Living on a prayer,

                That we haven’t been abandoned by indifferent gods.

                18 min
              • Prometheus-by-Minute 59

                https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pbm59.mp3In which I discuss religion, science and philosophy.

                Footnotes

                • Carl Sagan – “We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself”. (2016, May 6). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/wLigBYhdUDs
                • Exploring Science and Religion with Richard Dawkins. (2015, July 26). Retrieved from https://www.startalkradio.net/show/exploring-science-and-religion-with-richard-dawkins/
                • Prometheus Extra deleted scene 05 720p. (2013, October 15). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQTBFxFHPtw
                • Salleh, A. (2018, May 24). How can a scientist believe in God? Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-05-24/three-scientists-talk-about-how-their-faith-fits-with-their-work/9543772
                  • 18 min

                About Covenant Minute

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                Part of the MxM (movies by minutes) network. This series analyses the Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien:Covenant, one minute at a time.