Best Composers Roundtable Podcasts (2025)

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288 // Fauna Disguised As Flora: An Alien: Earth Roundtable 1:35:56

3d ago1:35:56

1:35:56

Nearly the entire Perfect Organism Podcast team gathers to dive into Neverland and Mr. October, the gripping first chapters of Noah Hawley and FX’s Alien: Earth. From raw first impressions to probing what it truly means to become something else, we unravel a web of ideas and unsettling possibilities woven into this bold new vision of the Alien univ…

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UnEarthed: An Alien: Earth Aftershow | Episode One 53:04

5d ago53:04

53:04

Jaime, Patrick, Perry and Andie host Perfect Organism Podcast's first aftershow. Covering the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth, your hosts cover different aspects of each episode in dynamic new segments while giving their first impressions of this exciting new show. We hope you enjoy. To watch the show every Tuesday when it airs, pl…

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UnEarthed: An Alien: Earth Aftershow Announcement 1:11

10d ago1:11

1:11

We're launching our new official Perfect Organism Podcast aftershow for Alien: Earth! You can find our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@perfectorganism // Join the new Perfect Organism subreddit, while you're at it! It's a great place to interact with us and celebrate all the great stuff coming to Alien fandom lately: https://www.reddit.com/r/pe…

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287 // Perfect Organism Reviews Alien: Earth Ep. 1 ("Neverland") SPOILERS AHEAD 41:10

13d ago41:10

41:10

SPOILERS AHEAD Here is Jaime and Patrick's review of the first episode of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. Recorded immediately after the premiere screening in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, this conversation is a deep dive into the themes, characters, and events in this first episode. We're releasing this as the review embargo lifts in the hopes you'll…

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286 // Alien: Earth Speculation | A Roundtable 1:06:08

17d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

In this exciting pseudo-roundtable episode, Perry, Andie, Xander, Adam, Holden and Ross discuss their excitement for Alien: Earth. From managing expectations to experiencing the unknown, all aspects are covered as we anxiously await the series premiere on August 12. This discussion centers around a few quotes from Noah Hawley that are featured in t…

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285 // Interviewing Alien: Earth Stars Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay 15:08

22d ago15:08

15:08

Two of the most intriguing characters in Alien: Earth (at least from what we've seen so far!) are, without a doubt, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and Morrow (Babou Ceesay). Jaime and Patrick had the chance to chat with them inside FX's podcasting space at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and we're more intrigued than ever to see where these characters…

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SDCC Minisode: Talking Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition with Survios 11:42

23d ago11:42

11:42

In the midst of all the chaos at SDCC, Jaime and Patrick managed to sit down with TQ Jefferson and Eugene Elkin from Survios to chat about Alien: Rogue Incursion's upcoming move to consoles! This was recorded on an iPhone in a loud ballroom, so the audio isn't great. But luckily there is video as well! Check our channels for that later today. // Jo…

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284 // Alien: Earth Hall H Reaction Minisode (no spoilers!) 15:25

23d ago15:25

15:25

Just moments after the SDCC Hall H Alien: Earth panel ended—a panel which included a screening of the full first episode!—Jaime and Patrick ran back to the podcast studio to record some quick thoughts. There are NO SPOILERS in here, so don't be worried about that. We then stayed in the studio for another 45 minutes and recorded our first-ever spoil…

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283 // Interviewing Alien: Earth Composer Jeff Russo 46:14

26d ago46:14

46:14

This is a big one, folks! Our first interview with someone involved directly in the production of Alien: Earth (first of more to come ...). We're so pleased to bring you this conversation with Jeff Russo, composer of the intriguing score of FX's Alien: Earth. Jeff, a frequent Noah Hawley collaborator, has had quite the career: originally a founding…

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282 // ALIEN: Lost Transmission | An Interview with the Filmmakers 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

In this episode, Perry and Jaime sit down with Alien: Lost Transmission writer-director Connor Botts and his co-writer and star, Benjamin Mayer. This might just be one of our most entertaining conversations yet. From Connor’s first sparks of inspiration to last-minute reshoots and shifting release dates, the duo dives into the passion, chaos, and c…

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281 // Building Fear With Legacy Effects Artist Adam Milicevic 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In this episode, Patrick, Andie and Jaime talk with Legacy Effects artist Adam Milicevic about his work on Alien Romulus, the challenge of creature design, the ever-changing film industry and so much more. This episode was meant to drop on Alien Day 2025 but fell through the cracks. We are so excited to present it to you now. If you'd like to follo…

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280 // A Predator In An Alien Film 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime welcome AvP Galaxy’s Adam Zeller for a bold and timely conversation about a major development: the possible return of the Predator—this time, in a sequel to Alien: Romulus. What could this mean for the future of the Alien franchise? Is it a bold evolution, or a risky crossover just as Alien is rediscovering its cr…

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279 // Alien: Earth Trailer Live Reaction Roundtable! 1:12:31

2M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

It's here—a real trailer for FX's Alien: Earth! On this massive roundtable, the entire PO Team breaks down every frame of this amazing new look into the world of Noah Hawley's soon-to-be-released series. This was recorded live, on YouTube. Subscribe to us there so you don't miss any future live episodes (we have quite a few of them planned!): https…

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278 // What If Ripley Hadn't Survived the Nostromo ... But Someone Else Had? 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Listener Peter Wright wrote to us back in January with a killer episode idea: what if Ripley never made it off the ship, but someone (or something) else had? In today's show—a loose continuation of our ongoing "What If" series—Perry, Andie, Ross, and Patrick tease through all the various ways that question could play out. What if Dallas had survive…

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277 // Interviewing Matt Savage, Alien: Romulus Concept Artist 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

On today's show we welcome back Matt Savage (IG: mattasav.concept) to talk about his amazing work as a concept artist on Alien: Romulus. Matt's work on numerous design elements of the film—most famous being the Corbelan IV (interior as well as exterior!)—lent a tremendous amount of realism and believability to Fede Alvarez's film. Join Jaime and Pa…

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Alien Earth News Update 11:09

3M ago11:09

11:09

The release date for Alien: Earth just dropped—along with new images. Patrick and Jaime dive into first impressions, what’s got us excited, and what’s raising eyebrows. Join us for a quick breakdown of everything we just learned. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorga…

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276 // What Weyland-Yutani Knew : A Roundtable Discussion 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In this episode, the Perfect Organism crew dives deep into the mystery of what Weyland-Yutani knew and when. With Alien: Earth on the horizon, we're asking the big questions: Were other ships sent to retrieve the creature? How long has the Company been tracking it? What don’t we know? This is a riveting, high-stakes conversation packed with theorie…

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275 // Alien Day Roundtable Wrap Up 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

In what has become an annual Alien Day ritual, the team at Perfect Organism Podcast comes together to discuss the highlights of Alien Day 2025, what we saw, what we heard, and how we experienced it. The conversation then moves towards the Alien Earth clips and the excitement and mystery surrounding the series as we await a premiere date. This was a…

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274 // The Alien War Documentary: Interviewing the Filmmakers 50:57

4M ago50:57

50:57

In this episode, Jaime and Christian sit down with Doug McCarthy and Paul King to explore Beneath London: The Story of Alien War—their gripping short documentary chronicling one of fandom’s most legendary events. From construction to opening day, Doug and Paul pull back the curtain on a hidden chapter of Alien history, revealing how they stitched t…

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273 // Inside Alien 3 : The Legacy Cut 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

In this exclusive Alien Day episode, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Martin and Chad, two key architects behind the haunting 4K Legacy Cut of Alien 3. From Martin’s earliest experiments in Photoshop to the painstaking restoration of a cinematic myth, we dive deep into the hidden story of how one of the Alien saga’s most storied chapters was brought…

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272 // Alien and the Iconography of Terror (With Tristan Jones and Dane Hallett) 1:20:09

4M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Episode art by Tristan Jones (IG: @tristans_bones) HAPPY ALIEN DAY 2025!! Looking back through the history of cinema, there are very few - if any - monsters as iconic as the Alien. But why is that? Why are we so afraid of it, intrigued by it, obsessed with it? Why does it speak to audiences in 2025 with just as much power as it did nearly five deca…

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Interviewing DeadDark, Our Alien Day 2025 T-Shirt Artist! 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

(Note: the episode art is an itsy-bitsy preview of the full design that will be revealed on April 26th) One of our favorite Alien Day traditions is our annual t-shirt unveiling. Over the past near-decade, we've gotten to work with tons of gifted artists from around Alien fandom – and this year is VERY MUCH no exception. DeadDark – whose actual name…

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Anatomy of An Alien Film Part Two: The Characters 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

In this dynamic follow-up to our first installment, Perry, Andie, Patrick, and Jaime dive deep into the characters of the ALIEN films, when they soar, when they fall flat, and how the modern studio system shapes not just how movies are made, but how we experience them. This episode is spirited, unfiltered, and full of sharp insights and passionate …

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Alien Earth Special Look Footage Reaction Minisode 17:09

5M ago17:09

17:09

In this quick-hit episode, Jaime and Holden dive into the newest glimpse of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth—a just-released clip that runs over a minute, the longest footage we've seen yet. But is it just a tease? Will we get a full trailer? And most importantly… are we convinced? Join us as we unpack it all. Enjoy!…

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Interviewing Alien: Romulus Concept Artist Nick Stath - Part Two 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

When we last had concept artist Nick Stath on Perfect Organism (way back at episode 240, released on Alien Day 2024!), we were just months from the release of Alien: Romulus. Given how intimately involved Nick was with the artistic appearance of that movie, we had to be very careful to avoid spoiling anything. But now we've had Romulus out and in t…

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Alien Earth Teaser and Marketing Footage Reaction Roundtable 41:27

5M ago41:27

41:27

The wait is over! In this electrifying episode, the Perfect Organism team dives headfirst into the newly released teaser trailer for Alien: Earth and the latest marketing footage as the countdown to Noah Hawley’s bold new series begins. From the eerie, mysterious setting to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse of what could be a brand-new Xenomorph, …

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Anatomy of an Alien Film Part One: The Plot 1:00:50

6M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

A lot of talk in fandom as of late has centered around where the Alien franchise should go next. Can we handle another film with an "airlock sequence," a countdown, a beacon, etc.? Or do audiences want something completely new and wholly inventive? In today's episode—the first of a two- (or maybe three- or maybe more?) part series, Jaime and Patric…

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Becoming ALIEN: Interviewing Alien Romulus Creature Performer Trevor Newlin 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

In this episode, Perry, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Alien: Romulus creature performer Trevor Newlin for a deep dive into his incredible work. From undergoing a full-body scan to stepping into a legacy pioneered by Bolaji Badejo, Trevor shares the fascinating process of bringing the film’s terrifying creature to life. He takes us behind the sce…

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Alien Earth Teaser Reaction Roundtable 56:17

7M ago56:17

56:17

The team at Perfect Organism Podcast dives into the recently released 40-second teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth. While many expected a full trailer with actual footage from the series, what we got was something entirely different. Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Adam, and Xander share their thoughts on whether this teaser hit the mark and lived…

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The Makeup Effects of Alien: Romulus 54:02

7M ago54:02

54:02

In this episode, Jaime, Patrick and Perry talk with Iván Pohárnok and Viktoria Stieber about their practical effect work on Alien Romulus. From working with Aileen Wu to creating the mechanism for Andy's upgrade, Ivan and Viktoria go in to wonderful detail about the rigors of working on a very practical film, the hours involved and what they're mos…

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Tomorrow, Together: Ten Years of Isolation Part Five 1:04:22

8M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

As we close out a banner year in Alien fandom, we return to our series dedicated to the game that changed everything: Alien: Isolation. When we last had Andy Kelly on the show, he was telling us about a book he was in the very early stages of writing. Now that that book (Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion) is released (and is spectacul…

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Survival // Rescue // Grief: Reengaging the Original Trilogy 1:17:17

8M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

In this episode, the whole gang gets together to reinvestigate the original Alien trilogy through the lens of Survival, Rescue and Grief. Why do the first three films resonate so deeply all these years later? Was it just about the characters or something more? Join Patrick, Jaime, Andie, Perry, Xander, Adam and Holden as we explore the many themes …

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Interviewing Aileen Wu (Navarro in Alien: Romulus) 1:03:34

9M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

How often do you get to hear directly from an actor who got to be facehugged? In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Andie get the full download from the wonderful actor Aileen Wu, whose performance as Navarro is a real highlight of this fascinating movie. Aileen talks about building her character, getting to know her ship (and her crewmates), how…

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ALIEN: Romulus Sequel Roundtable Discussion 1:28:50

9M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

In this episode, the whole gang sits down to discuss the news of a sequel to ALIEN: Romulus being green-lit by 20th Century Studios, as well as what Ridley Scott's cryptic comments on his own Alien sequel might be. We are pleased to announce that Holden Wilhoite has joined Perfect Organism Podcast as a full time team member and a contributing host.…

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I'll Come Back For You: Ten Years of Isolation Part Four 1:03:56

10M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Creative Assembly's announcement of an official AAA-level sequel to Alien: Isolation was an unforgettable moment for fans around the world who've spent the last decade clamoring for a follow-up to the greatest Alien game ever made. In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Perry are joined once again by the always wonderful Adam Zeller of AvP Galaxy …

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A Perfect Organism News Update // Alien Romulus Is Getting A Sequel // Reviewing Alien: Rogue Incursion 32:52

10M ago32:52

32:52

A Perfect Organism Podcast News Update! In this 30 minute update, Patrick & Jaime talk about Alien: Rogue Incursion and what to expect when the game releases and thengo on to talk about the Alien: Romulus sequel news that had been confirmed last week. Make sure you preorder Alien: Rogue Incursion here, if you haven't already! // Apple Podcasts: bit…

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258 // Talking All Things Alien: Rogue Incursion With Survios 51:06

10M ago51:06

51:06

We're just two months away from the December 19th release date of the highly anticipated Alien: Rogue Incursion, the first-ever Alien VR title. Starring fan-favorite Zula Hendricks (and Davis 01!), Rogue Incursion is shaping up to be, well ... a game changer! In this extensive roundtable interview, Jaime and Patrick chat with TQ Jefferson (Survios'…

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257 // Designing Fear | A Conversation with Alien Romulus Creature Designer Dane Hallett 1:11:59

10M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

How do you design something that can scare audiences in a society that's seen almost everything? That was the gauntlet before Alien Romulus conceptual designer Dane Hallett and director Fede Alvarez. Join us as we discuss the process of creating something unique and terrifying for the latest Alien film with master artist Dane Hallett and a new gues…

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ALIEN: ISOLATION IS GETTING A SEQUEL!! 10:10

10M ago10:10

10:10

This is a huge day for fandom, and we're here with a minisode to mark the occasion. Much, MUCH more to come. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To s…

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256 // Interviewing Lee Gilmore, Supervising Sound Editor for Alien: Romulus 1:10:42

11M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

We often talk about how gorgeous the Alien films look. How lived-in they feel, how great the ship designs are, how iconic the creatures have become. But so much of what makes the Alien Saga special isn't visual at all: it's what they sound like. In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and Adam chat with Lee Gilmore, Alien: Romulus' Supervisi…

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255 // Interviewing Fede Alvarez (Part Two) 1:26:24

12M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

We last spoke with Fede Alvarez, director of Alien: Romulus, shortly before the film premiered. Now that it's been out a few weeks, we circled back with Fede to ask A LOT of questions about it! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join t…

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254 // Plagiarus Praepotens: A Conversation with Novelist Alex White 1:12:08

12M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

In this exciting episode, novelist Alex White (Alien: The Cold Forge, Alien: Into Charybdis, Alien: Rogue Incursion) talks with Perfect Organism about their material showing up in the new and exciting film Alien: Romulus. We are also joined by Alien versus Predator Galaxy's Adam Zeller. Join us for this intense and satisfying discussion! // Apple P…

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253 // Alien: Romulus Full Spoiler Roundtable Review (Featuring YOU!) 2:14:04

12M ago2:14:04

2:14:04

Alien: Romulus has officially been out for just over a week, and we are finally ready to dive in headfirst with this MONSTER of an episode. The PO Team is joined by Micah Greene (Shoulder of Orion), Dave Gogel (The Xenomorphing Podcast), and Mario Benvenuto (WiredWorkshop) (as well as FIFTEEN(!) listener call-ins) to digest and discuss their feelin…

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252 // ALIEN: Uncivil War | Interviewing Author Brendan Deneen 47:07

12M ago47:07

47:07

Christian, Patrick & Jaime were thrilled to sit down with ALIEN: Uncivil War author Brendan Deneen as he discusses his newest book and another great entry into the Titan series. Uncivil War is available in stores now. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. //…

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251 // ALIEN: Romulus Raw Reaction Mini-sode 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

The team at Perfect Organism Podcast are just out from our group viewing of Alien Romulus and we wanted to share our raw thoughts on the film with everyone. There will be more to come. Stay tuned!By Perfect Organism Podcast

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250 // Interviewing the Team Behind Alien: Rogue Incursion 55:57

1y ago55:57

55:57

A highlight of our time at San Diego Comic-Con was getting to spend a lovely afternoon chatting with the team working on Alien: Incursion, an upcoming VR game starring Zula Hendricks written by fan-favorite Alex White. The game is slated to drop this coming holiday season, so be sure to sign up for updates: https://alienrogueincursion.com/ Thanks t…

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249 // Interviewing Fede Alvarez, Director of Alien: Romulus 28:28

1y ago28:28

28:28

Perfect Organism is thrilled to present this in-depth interview with Fede Alvarez. Conducted in person at San Diego Comic-Con, this interview covers many angles of the film that passionate Alien fans are hungry for. Fede was gracious, hilarious, and deeply insightful, and we are so proud to bring you this inside look at Alien: Romulus. As always, t…

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248 // Alien: Romulus Hopes & Fears Roundtable (Featuring YOU!) 1:10:23

1y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

We are exactly ONE MONTH away from the release of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus, and the excitement in fandom is at a fever pitch. On today's roundtable, we're getting into what we, as an Alien Fandom, are feeling in this moment. We've received a ton of fantastic call-ins in preparation for today's episode, and we're proud to feature YOUR voices al…

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247 // Building A Believable World: Constructing The Nostromo with Roger Christian 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

In this episode, Christian, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Academy Award-winning artist Roger Christian to discuss his work building interiors for the Nostromo. Roger takes us on a wonderful journey beginning with his start in the industry, collecting scraps from airplane yards to build what would become one of the most iconic sets in cinema histo…

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246 // You're Becoming Hysterical: Ten Years of Isolation Part Three 54:49

1y ago54:49

54:49

One of the most iconic new elements introduced by Alien: Isolation ten years ago—at least judging by how often it's been referenced in the expanded universe and fan art—is the Working Joe. Unlike their Hyperdyne competitors, Seegson Synthetics' androids are ... rudimentary, to put it mildly. Not only are they utilitarian and cheap, they are outrigh…

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