Best Nostromo Podcasts (2024)

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

11d 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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248 // Alien: Romulus Hopes & Fears Roundtable (Featuring YOU!) 1:10:23

1h 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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196 - Charley 'Maxxxine' Rowan McCain Interview 30:38

22h ago30:38

30:38

Hot off the heels of the release of 'Maxxxine' last week, the third in Ti West and Mia Goth’s series following the journey of Pearl and Maxine, we welcome Charley Rowan McCain, who plays the young Maxine Miller! 'Maxxxine' opens with Charley portraying Maxine in 1959, showcasing the early star talent by shooting an audition opposite her father, Ern…

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195 - Maxxxine 39:40

12d ago39:40

39:40

Dallas and Lee review 'Maxxxine'. Following Pearl and X, set in 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.By The Nerd Party

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

1M 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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245 // ALIEN: Romulus Theatrical Trailer Reaction Roundtable 1:21:34

2M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Perfect Organism Podcast dives into reacting to the theatrical trailer for Alien Romulus, as well as the recent Romulus panel at Monsterpalooza . Please join your hosts Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Perry, Andie, Adam & Xander for what many of us have been looking forward to for a long time. Will Romulus live up to the hype? We hope so. Join us for wh…

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244 // The Lasting Legacy of Ellen Ripley: An Exclusive Roundtable 1:35:21

2M ago1:35:21

1:35:21

In a first for Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast, this episode is hosted by Andie Geekgirl featuring an all female panel consisting of co- author of Inferno's Fall, Clara Carja, Narrator of ALIENS: Bishop, Shiromi Arserio and the voice of Maeko from ALIENS: Dark Descent, Julianna Kurokawa. In this very special presentation, Andie guides our …

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194 - The Rise & Future of A24 in Data 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

A24's box office hit 'Civil War' marks another landmark in their shift from indie to mainstream since its founding in 2012. Its recent $225M private equity financing raises questions about maintaining its independence. Despite uncertainties, A24's commitment to quality cinema has earned it a dedicated following and plaudits. Yet, parallels to past …

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243 // ALIEN DAY | End-Of-Day Live Roundtable Discussion 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

It is our tradition as a podcast to recap Alien Day and discuss what we saw, what we loved, what we didn't love, and so much more. This was an amazing Alien Day for the podcast. We offered more new episodes and content than we have in a few years. Sit back and join us as we break down the day, and the road ahead. Thank you all so much for listening…

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193 - DJ 'The Curse' Arvizo Interview 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

Our series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome DJ Arvizo. DJ Arvizo portrays Jose, an audio technician helping shoot 'Fliplanthropy', following Whitney (Emma Stone) and Asher (Nathan Fielder) who use their property development empire to help locals while gentrifying the area in the process. Join us as DJ shares his ex…

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241 // ALIEN DAY | Alien Romulus: Behind the Scenes with Conceptual Artist Dane Hallett 20:04

3M ago20:04

20:04

Perfect Organism Podcast is a Non-Spoiler Show. In this bonus Alien Day episode, Jaime talks with conceptual artist Dane Hallett about his work on Alien Romulus, his return to the series since his days on Alien Covenant, working with Romulus director Fede Alvarez, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismit…

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242 // ALIEN DAY: Interviewing Christian Kennedy, Director of No Man's Land (2024) 54:49

3M ago54:49

54:49

There's a saying in Hollywood: if you want to get your film made, be able to pitch it in an elevator ride. The setup for No Man's Land, Christian Kennedy's mega-hit Alien fan film, is about as pitchable as it gets: "Battlefield I meets Aliens." Of course, a pitch will only get you so far. The execution is where the real magic happens. And Christian…

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239 // ALIEN DAY: Alien Absolution | A Roundtable Discussion 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

As a companion to our new short film, writer/director Christian Matzke sat down with composer Patrick Greene, producer/make-up artist Sarah Matzke, cinematographer Jon Dearnley, and sound designer Justin Maxwell to discuss the genesis and gestation of this project. Secrets will be revealed and audio will be distorted, so make sure you watch the sho…

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240 // ALIEN DAY | Designing Alien Romulus With Artist Nick Stath 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

We were so excited when Alien Romulus conceptual designer Nick Stath agreed to an interview! In this very special discussion, Stath takes us through what it was like to be chosen to work on Romulus, each step as a designer, expectations and being able to walk through the sets he designed. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Happy Alien Day! /…

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238 // ALIEN DAY 2024: Prometheus Cut Scenes With Actor Dan Dewhirst 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

HAPPY ALIEN DAY!! The team at Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast are pleased to present our first offering for Alien Day 2024! Jaime sat down with his friend Dan Dewhirst to discuss his work on Prometheus, what it was like to work on Ridley Scott's first sc-fi film since Blade Runner. This was a wonderful conversation. Dan walks us through ea…

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192 - Aliyah 'The Curse' Lee Interview 38:02

3M ago38:02

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Our series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome Aliyah Lee. Aliyah portrays Janice, who is recruited by her boyfriend, Pascal, played by former guest Alexander Gibson, to act as a married couple for the filming of 'Fliplanthropy' as faux buyers for a passive living home. Join us as Aliyah shares her experiences of writ…

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191 - Civil War 38:12

3M ago38:12

38:12

Dallas and Lee review Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War. This film marks A24's biggest opening at the box office in their history. Set in a dystopian future America, it follows a road trip undertaken by a team of military-embedded journalists racing against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.…

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190 - Doug 'The Curse' Montoya Interview 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Our series of interviews with the cast of 'The Curse' continues as we welcome Doug Montoya. Doug portrays Jeff Robinson, the leader of an improv comedy group, who crosses paths with Nathan Fielder's character, Asher, dispatched to the group to refine his comic delivery for the Fliplanthropy TV series. Join us as Doug shares his experiences in impro…

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237 // I Hope You Get to Hear It One Day: Ten Years of Isolation Part Two 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Alien Isolation is a game that captures the essence of Alien in profound ways. But does it stick too close to the film that inspired it? Is Amanda Ripley's story too similar to that of her mother? Spoiler alert: the answer is no. But on this episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and guest CP have a hell of a time coming around to that conclusion. For…

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189 - Samantha 'The Curse' Ashley Interview 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

This week, we welcome Samantha Ashley, known for her recent role in the brilliant mini-series, The Curse, alongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. Samantha plays Tonya, an assistant director on the show Fliplanthropy, working alongside Whitney, Asher and Dougie. Join us as Samantha recounts her experience on the acclaimed The Curse, c…

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188 - Alexander 'The Curse' Gibson Interview 48:42

4M ago48:42

48:42

This week, we are thrilled to welcome Alexander Gibson, known for his unforgettable performance in the acclaimed show, "The Curse," Salongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. Alexander portrays Pascal, a native of Española, who is roped into the filming of "Fliplanthropy" as a faux buyer for a passive living home. Join us as Alexander…

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236 // ALIEN: ROMULUS TEASER REACTION AND ANALYSIS!! 1:04:48

4M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

IT’S HERE! The very first official teaser for Alien: Romulus is live and we are here to talk about it!! This is a raw, unedited episode so bear with us a bit—we wanted to get this out to you all immediately. On this reaction roundtable, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and returning guest Adam Ezekiel break down every single frame of this thing. N…

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ALIEN ROMULUS News Update 11:11

4M ago11:11

11:11

In this brief news update, Patrick, Christian & Jaime convene to discuss the podcast's stance on spoilers, and our practices going forward. A glut of Romulus spoilers have been leaked in the past day or so and there's a lot of talk around the details of those leaks. Please join us as we spoilers within the context of fandom and the excitement of a …

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187 - Aaron 'The Iron Claw' Dean Eisenberg Interview 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

This week, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Dean Eisenberg, known for his recent role in the brilliant film, The Iron Claw, alongside Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson, who portrayed the iconic Von Erich wrestling dynasty. Aaron takes on the legendary role of Ric Flair, famed for his flamboyant persona and technical prowess, engagi…

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235 // You're Still Looking, Aren't You? Ten Years of Isolation Part One 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Ten years have passed since Alien: Isolation first terrified and enthralled us back in 2014. Over the course of this decade, we've seen Isolation go from sleeper hit to something absolutely iconic—not just in Alien fandom, but in video game history. We are celebrating ten years of this amazing game with a full anniversary series we'll be releasing …

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186 - Love Lies Bleeding & Rose Glass Interview 48:22

5M ago48:22

48:22

We delve into Kristen Stewart's much-anticipated return to A24 in "Love Lies Bleeding." Stewart takes on the role of Lou, a gym manager whose life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Jackie, a dedicated bodybuilder on her way to a competition in Las Vegas. But that's not all – we had the opportunity to speak with Rose Glass, the co…

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234 // Imagined Futures Part Two: What If Alien 3 Never Happened? 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Depending on whom you ask, Alien 3 is either the moment the Alien franchise went off the rails or the moment it found its poetry. For many of us, it's both of these things at the same time. But what if it hadn't been made? What if James Cameron had returned to make a more direct sequel to Aliens? Or what if William Gibson's film had made it to the …

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185 - The Iron Claw 40:22

5M ago40:22

40:22

Dallas and Lee enter the ring to review 'The Iron Claw', based on the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.By The Nerd Party

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233 // Dark Descent Revisited: Interviewing Writer Thibaut Claudel 1:08:14

5M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Aliens: Dark Descent takes some wild narrative risks—and the consensus among fans seems to be those risks paid off. In this interview, Christian and Patrick talk to Tindalos Narrative Designer and Writer Thibaut Claudel about his time on the project. We gain some great insights into 20th Century's handling of the IP and how it's changed somewhat si…

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184 - The Zone of Interest 37:56

6M ago37:56

37:56

Dallas and Lee both rate 'Under the Skin' by director Jonathan Glazer as their favourite A24 film to date and after a decade he's returned with 'The Zone of Interest'. The Oscar nominated film follows Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.…

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232 // Return to The Forbidden Planet : Part Three | The Crew of the Nostromo 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In our first formal episode of 2024, Christian, Patrick, Jaime and special returning guest Adam Ezekiel return to discuss in-depth each character from Ridley Scott's and Dan O'Bannon's masterpiece, ALIEN. In part three of our re-investigation of ALIEN we dig into the crew of the Nostromo, who they are, their iconic status and how their costumes inf…

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(Special Presentation) FRAME RATE: Godzilla Minus One (2023) 55:39

6M ago55:39

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** For more content like this, join our Patreon at patreon.com/perfectorganism ** 2023 was quite a year at the movies. "Barbenheimer" became a cultural phenomenon. Marvel lost its mojo. And a ten million-dollar subtitled Godzilla movie became the most successful live-action Japanese film in US history. But Godzilla Minus One is so, so much more tha…

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