Covenant Minute

By Courtney Coulson

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

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The podcast currently has 161 episodes available.

Covenant Minute episodes:

November 30, 2018Prometheus-by-Minute 48
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pbm48.mp3
In which I am joined once again by Phil from the Matrix Minute to discuss visions of the Alien franchise, from the perspectives of Ridley Scott, Dan O’Bannon, Neil Blomkamp and the fandom. We also debate the values between innovation vs familiarity.
Footnotes
*Correction: We should have been saying “mummified”, not “fossilised!
Where to find Phillip:
https://thematrixminute.one/
https://www.mixcloud.com/philandjakeinconversation/
The Space Jockeys as depicted in the comics:
https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2015/02/11/comic-jockey-warfaring-terraforming/
Colbert Ripley:
https://youtu.be/s4X8pwE2tok
Bit of behind the scenes trivia: they covered the head with talcum powder, apparently it creates a luminous quality on camera.
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40min
November 23, 2018Prometheus-by-Minute 47
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pbm47.mp3
In which I am back from hiatus and joined by the most excellent Phillip from The Matrix Minute!
Where to find Phil:
https://thematrixminute.one/
Alien 5, Cameron and Scott:
https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/ridley-scott-and-james-camerons-alien-5/
History of Space Jockeys in the Expanded Universe:
https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2015/02/11/comic-jockey-warfaring-terraforming/
Gustav Hoegen:
https://youtu.be/G1iVJExd5vA
MarI/O:
https://www.engadget.com/2015/06/17/super-mario-world-self-learning-ai/
AI Learns to Walk:
https://youtu.be/gn4nRCC9TwQ
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44min
October 18, 2018 Prometheus-by-Minute Special: David’s Drawings Review
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pbmdavidsdrawings.mp3
In which I do exactly as the title suggests.
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12min
October 13, 2018Prometheus-by-Minute 46
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pbm46.mp3
In which I swear up a storm, discuss decontamination technology, and Logan Marshall-Green.
Footnotes
List of swears in Prometheus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/parentalguide?ref_=tt_ql_stry_5#advisory-profanity
List of R rated films in Australia: https://www.imdb.com/search/title?certificates=AU:R
Australian Classification Board: http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
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10min
October 11, 2018Prometheus-by-Minute 45
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pbm45.mp3
In which I discuss deadly soil, deleted scenes and David’s stealth abilities.
Footnotes
ABC article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-07/mars-toxic-soil-could-make-growing-vegies-harder/8687626
Martian soil study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5500590/
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11min
September 29, 2018 Prometheus-by-Minute 44
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pbm44.mp3
In which I discuss Charlie’s failed rescue, David’s successful rescue, and go behind the scenes.
Comparison of wide shots used for opposing effect:
Behind the scenes photos:
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7min
September 27, 2018 Prometheus-by-Minute 43
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pbm43.mp3
In which I discuss the epic storm, android fashion, and rewrite this scene.
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11min
September 14, 2018 Prometheus-by-Minute 42
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pbm42.mp3
If you were looking for the answer to life, the universe and everything, I’m afraid you won’t find it here.
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5min
September 10, 2018 Prometheus-by-Minute 41
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pbm41.mp3
In which I discuss the mysterious green stone, the mysterious leaky ampule, and search of clues in the script.
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12min
August 18, 2018Prometheus-by-Minute 40
https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pbm40.mp3
In which I discuss the space jockey, the mural, and theories pertaining to both.
Mr. H Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxfZa-sV27MUDqy-iJIsfA
Mural:
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12min

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The podcast currently has 161 episodes available.