The Austin B Media Podcast #28: Alien Discussion with Jack Martin
In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I discuss Alien in spoiler-free and spoiler-filled detail with guest Jack Martin, Film Feeder's editor-in-chief.
You can watch Jack’s recommendation, Baby Raindeer, on Netflix now.
You can watch Alien on April 26th in select theaters, rent or buy it on the digital platform of your choice, or stream it on Hulu (at least in the US).
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to The Austin B Media Podcast
03:59 Transition into Alien Discussion
10:00 The Legacy of Alien
12:02 The Fear of the Unknown
12:31 Political Undertones and Xenophobia
13:33 Alien's Impact on Horror and Sci-Fi
16:40 You All Should Play Alien: Isolation
19:34 The Design and Atmosphere of Alien
24:16 The Nostromo's Crew
24:54 How Ripley Influenced Alien
25:07 Alien's Slasher Vibes
25:34 Ripley's Leadership and Decision-Making
28:29 The Importance of Theatrical Re-Releases
36:26 The Meaning Behind Alien Day
38:23 Alien's Legacy and Its Sequels' Reception
41:41 Alien: Romulus and the Future of the Franchise
45:29 Theories and Speculations on Alien Lore
47:32 Closing Thoughts on Alien's Mysteries and Theories
48:13 Alien: Covenant's Impact on Alien
49:01 Theories on Weyland-Yutani's Motives
50:30 The Role of Androids in the Alien Universe
53:18 How Did Jonesy Survive?
55:12 The Potential for A Marvel Crossover
56:22 Podcast Wrap-Up and Social Media Plugs
Until next time!
