Covenant Minute

Covenant Minute

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Covenant Minute episodes

  • Prometheus-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.

           

          40 min
        • Prometheus-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
                      • 44 min
                    • Prometheus-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
                        • 10 min
                      • Prometheus-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/
                          • 11 min
                        • 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:

                          7 min
                        • 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.

                          5 min
                        • 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.

                          12 min
                        • Prometheus-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:

                            • 12 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.