Alien Minute

Today, Erin joins us again to talk a little about P.T. Anderson, a lot about Brian De Palma, and we say goodbye to the Commercial Towing Vessel Nostromo as it somehow explodes three times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

KCAI Instructor Erin Hamer-Beck returns to help us suss out how the Alien ended up on the shuttle, whether or not he is napping, and just how adaptive it really is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Erin Hamer-Beck returns to talk with us about belching fire, focus pulling, visible c-stands, and Sigourney Weaver's legacy in Sci-Fi cinema. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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It's our 100th episode and Krysztoff Nemeth returns once more to talk about Ripley's justifiable temper tantrum, Mu-th-er's middle fingers, and the value of repetition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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Krysztof Nemeth returns to discuss asynchronous ticking sounds, disorientation techniques, and an intentionally "bad" music cut. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Krysztof Nemeth returns to talk about the benefits of cacophonous sound design, precariously placed cat carriers, and arguably the worst Director's Cut addition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

This week we welcome Krysztof Nemeth who joins us to talk about the engine room, establishing the Ripley vs. Alien scenario, and intentionally circuitous self-destruct systems. Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

We finish our week with Marya E. Gates by discussing what's left of Lambert and Parker, our own personal fears, and how we read the shift to full Ripley point-of-view. Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Today we are joined again by Marya E. Gates to talk about Parker's death, Ripley's shoes, and what exactly happened to Lambert.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Marya E. Gates is back to talk with us about economy of filmmaking, how we feel about the full body shot of the Alien, and whether Lambert got a fair shake. Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Marya E. Gates is back to discuss uncharacteristic cat behavior, an interesting Ash theory, and silent era filmmaker Lois Weber.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

This week we welcome Turner Classic Movies' very own Marya E. Gates to talk about clanging canisters, forgotten trackers, and to get her point of view on the Ripley/Jones relationship. Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Ian McNeice joins us again from sunny London Town to talk about some of his future roles, the great Ripley/Jones controversy, and an alternate timeline where Lambert has the flamethrower.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Today, Ian McNeice joins us as we pull our hair back and get down to the business of discussing ship geography, long takes, and how difficult it was to work with Milos Forman. Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Ian McNeice is back to talk about the benefits of rehearsal, fighting for character moments, and Ash's cavity-free skull.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Actor Ian McNeice returns to talk about Ash's soliloquy, an actor's preference in regards to camera setups, and working with SIGOURNEY WEAVER!!!!  Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

This week we're joined by venerable character actor Ian McNeice to talk about Ash spitting up milk, a fully deflated Lambert, and the trouble with exposition-heavy performances.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

Violet returns one last time to talk disembodied heads, a helpful exposition dump, and the clumsiest moment in the movie.Permalink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support