SWAPCAST - Alien (1979): 45th Anniversary and Exploring the Art of Practical Effects
The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast
English - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFilm Interviews TV & Film Film History recommendation cinema discussion film recommend review television Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Cinedicate's Armand joins the crew of WSTR Galactic Public Access as they dive deep into the out-of-this-world discussion about the 45th anniversary of "Alien." Along with anecdotes about George Lucas, computer memory mishaps, and the eerie allure of sci-fi classics, this episode is a blend of nostalgia, film analysis, and entertaining banter. Prepare for a cosmic journey through cinematic history that's as thrilling as facing off against a xenomorph.
What to expect from the episode:
- Discussion about the use of practical effects in classic sci-fi movies like "Alien" and "Star Wars"
- Insights into the impact of George Lucas and the development of visual effects in filmmaking
- Exploration of strong female characters and atmospheric storytelling in the Alien franchise
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction from The Cinedicate
00:56 Sci-Fi genre legitimization through Star Wars’ success.
11:43 Pacing builds tension in Alien.
13:53 Lucas revolutionized sci-fi with lived-in universe aesthetic.
20:48 Suspenseful ship noises reveal lurking alien threat.
24:57 Exploration leads to an encounter with the unknown.
31:01 Alien and Psycho cinematic parallels.
37:19 Alien’s transformation into a sleek, feminine predator.
41:20 Ripley becomes the final girl in “Alien.”
44:27 Scarlett Johansson in “Under the Skin” captivates.
52:21 Doom’s sound and lighting tricks impressed gamers.
56:31 Car Museum reveals unexpected detail from Alien.
01:01:01 Alien masterfully creates suspense and anticipation.
01:08:14 Darth Jar Jar Binks.
01:13:08 John Knoll: Key figure in “Phantom Menace” effects.
01:20:31 George is unafraid of big projects and pushing boundaries.
01:26:01 Three Body Problem led to D.B. Weiss & Benioff’s firing from Lucasfilm.
01:29:31 WSTR Outro.
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