Best Perfect Organism Network Podcasts (2024)

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

20m 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

2d 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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154 // Anatomy of a Scene: The Prodigal Son 42:16

10d ago42:16

42:16

In this month's episode, we return to our popular ongoing Anatomy of a Scene series for a deep-dive on one of the most emotionally charged—and, frankly, terrifying—moments in all of Blade Runner: Batty confronting Tyrell and demanding more life. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com // If you'd like to …

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

17d 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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Blade Runner 2099 News Update 14:14

23d ago14:14

14:14

It's been a while since we've had Blade Runner news to discuss. Join us as we talk about the casting of Michelle Yeoh in Blade Runner 2099, the future of the franchise and so much more. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group:…

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153 // Is Blade Runner 2049 Cyberpunk? 1:21:33

1M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Jaime and Patrick are joined once again by T.R. Napper and a.t. johnston for a riveting exploration of cyberpunk in the Blade Runner universe—this time, through the lens of Blade Runner 2049. Be sure to check out T.R.'s cyberpunk novels via his website: http://nappertime.com/. And let us know via Fields of Calantha on Facebook: what do you think? I…

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

2M 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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241 // ALIEN DAY | Alien Romulus: Behind the Scenes with Conceptual Artist Dane Hallett 20:04

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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237 // I Hope You Get to Hear It One Day: Ten Years of Isolation Part Two 1:21:10

2M 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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152 // M. Emmet Walsh: In Remembrance & 2099 News Update 49:05

2M ago49:05

49:05

Jaime and Patrick sit down to remember M. Emmet Walsh and his contributions to Blade Runner and cinema. They go on to discuss the latest developments on Amazon's Blade Runner 2099 show and what we might expect as well as our hopes and fears for the show. Join us. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com //…

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

3M 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

3M 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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235 // You're Still Looking, Aren't You? Ten Years of Isolation Part One 1:01:51

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

4M 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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151 // Is Blade Runner CyberPunk? 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Is Blade Runner considered CyberPunk? That's the question that inspired this month’s episode. The word cyberpunk has been tossed around in relation to Blade Runner for many years. Patrick & Jaime have talked briefly about cyberpunk while never fully investigating the topic. For this episode, we’ve invited cyberpunk author T.R. Napper and first time…

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

4M 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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232 // Return to The Forbidden Planet : Part Three | The Crew of the Nostromo 1:06:56

5M 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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150 // Blade Runner 2099 News, Rumors, and Speculation 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

A curious bit of news recently broke suggesting Blade Runner 2099 is going to begin production in Europe in May. While we haven't as yet been able to verify this is 100% factual, it's got us thinking: what's the state of this thing? On today's episode, Jaime and Patrick go through some of what we're hearing around the internet about this Prime Vide…

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

5M ago55:39

55:39

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

5M ago55:39

55:39

** 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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BREAKING: Hawley ALIEN Series News Update 14:52

5M ago14:52

14:52

In this short and sweet update, Jaime, Patrick & Christian reconvene to discuss Noah Hawley's latest comments on his forthcoming Alien series and the wider implications for the IP and the lore. Perfect Organism will be back to regular content releases on January 30th. Stay tuned for more. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more …

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149 // On the Nature of Luv 56:51

6M ago56:51

56:51

As we close out our sixth year, we thought we'd return to the sort of content that's been our bread and butter since the very beginning: character analysis. This episode was prompted by a simple question: is Luv really an antagonist? She's murderous, she's frightening, she's chasing our heroes ... but she's also clearly a victim. She's acting withi…

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231 // Imagined Futures Part One: What If Aliens Never Happened? 1:18:45

6M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

What if Aliens was never made? That's the question that starts off our final episode and roundtable of the year. Join the entire team at Perfect Organism Podcast as we sit down to talk about the future of Alien if Aliens had never been made. Believe us when we say, this was a challenging topic. James Cameron's Aliens is the defining film of the Ali…

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230 // Interviewing Mario Benvenuto, Alien Escape Room Creator 1:10:43

7M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Mario Benvenuto, the maker behind the popular Wired_Workshop YouTube channel, managed to pull off what many Alien fans would consider a dream project: an Alien-themed escape room. Full of detail, Easter Eggs, and electronic wizardry, his escape room was a love letter to a franchise he loves dearly. Mario is also a Patron, and has helped out with so…

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Perfect Organism’s Alien Romulus & Noah Hawley Series News Update! 22:20

7M ago22:20

22:20

Jaime & Patrick drop in to briefly discuss the casting news and announcements for Noah Hawley's Alien series as well as come confirmation from our own reporting in May of 2023 about the placement of Alien Romulus in the Alien series. This next year and a half will be especially exciting for Alien fans as we await not only a theatrical film but a te…

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148 // Interviewing Bill George, Blade Runner VFX Artist 53:01

7M ago53:01

53:01

Bill George was just starting out a career in Hollywood as a VFX artist and model maker when he got the call to join the storied Blade Runner model shop. He would go on to play a pivotal role in creating some of Blade Runner's most iconic props, including the Spinner and the Blimp. In this incredible interview, Bill gives Jaime and Patrick (and you…

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229 // ALIENS: Bishop | Interviewing Author T.R. Napper 58:14

7M ago58:14

58:14

The extended universe for ALIEN is nothing short of a miracle. From movie spin-offs and tie-ins to standalone novels like Vasquez, and masterpieces like Into Charybdis, Alien fandom has no shortage of stories and and adventures to go on between film releases. In this early drop episode, Christian & Jaime sit down with author T.R. Napper to discuss …

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228 // Return to The Forbidden Planet : Part Two | The Nostromo 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

In this episode your hosts Andie, Patrick, Jaime and special returning guest Adam Ezekiel sit down to continue our trek into the masterpiece that is ALIEN. In this discussion, we jump into 1979 with the reading of first hand accounts of what it was like to see ALIEN on the big screen at that time. From there we move into the discussion of the first…

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147 // Blade Runner Goes Metal: Interviewing Matt Motto from Dissona 1:14:23

8M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

The Blade Runner universe inspires art of all sorts: visual media, poetry, cosplay, you name it. But the form of media most touched by Blade Runner's influence might just be music. Vangelis' legendary score (complemented beautifully by Wallfisch and Zimmer decades later) conjures an atmosphere that many musicians have sought to reconnect with over …

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227 // A Perfect Organism Halloween Special: Evil Dead (2013) A Roundtable 1:25:16

8M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

After over eight years in fandom, we at Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast are releasing our first annual Halloween episode. It seemed right that we dive into the Fede Alvarez-directed remake of Evil Dead. With Alien Romulus ten months away from release, this felt like the right time to check out what Fede might have up his sleeve in terms of…

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ALIEN Romulus News Update - Fede Alvarez Breaks His Silence 14:51

8M ago14:51

14:51

Jaime and Patrick sit down to discuss the recent conversation hosted by Guillermo Del Toro on October 7th with Fede Alvarez. Guillermo spent about an hour with Alvarez discussing his career, horror and his current project, Alien: Romulus. To see the entirety of their conversation check out this link here https://youtu.be/z592chAts8I?si=eLoS0PhZ2caa…

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226 // Return to the Forbidden Planet: The Legacy of Alien | Part One 1:09:32

8M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

As we await the promotional engine to begin revving up for Alien Romulus, a listener and friend of the show, Adam Ezekiel of Nostrum Crew reached out to us with an episode pitch. Adam's idea was to explore Dan O'Bannon & Ridley Scotts ALIEN by discussing what made it such a watershed moment in cinema history. From Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Od…

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146 // Interviewing Blade Runner Producer Ivor Powell 56:30

9M ago56:30

56:30

In this episode, Jaime & Patrick sit down with legendary producer Ivor Powell to discuss his work on Blade Runner, Alien and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. From his early days working with Ridley Scott at his production company, to the search for the perfect creature performer for ALIEN, Ivor Powell brings us into his memories of filmmaki…

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225 // Defending Prometheus: A Roundtable Discussion 1:07:23

9M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

In the eleven years since the release of Prometheus a lot has been said about the film. Controversial, divisive, masterpiece, or fumble, there's no disputing that Ridley Scott's storied return to science fiction is one for the film history books. In this episode the PO team is joined by Derek from Alien Theory to 'defend Prometheus' as it were. Is …

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224 // Interviewing Julianna Kurokawa (”Maeko Hayes” in Aliens: Dark Descent) 35:27

9M ago35:27

35:27

As fans continue to play and praise Aliens: Dark Descent, Patrick and Christian sat down to talk to the Deputy Director herself, Maeko Hayes, voiced by Julianna Kurokawa (The Peripheral, The Witcher, Avenue 5). In this episode we peek behind the curtain of video game production to learn how the team at Tindalos Interactive worked with the actors, a…

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223 // Aliens: Colonial Marines 10-Year Retrospective (The Hive Ep. 1) 1:00:33

10M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

** This is the first episode of our new Patreon series dedicated to Alien content. We're calling it "The Hive," and it'll be available exclusively to Patrons going forward. To sign up for Patreon, head to patreon.com/perfectorganism. ** It's somehow been ten years since Aliens: Colonial Marines stomped its way into our lives. What actually happened…

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145 // Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049: Assessing Their Resonance // Part Two 45:44

10M ago45:44

45:44

We are excited to share with you part two in our two-part series discussing the resonance of the Blade Runner films. In this episode, Jaime is joined by patron, and Blade Runner mega fan, James to further what ended up being a very subjective discussion. We hope you and enjoy and thank you for supporting us through the years. // For more on this an…

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222 // The Biology of Fear (With Lali DeRosier and Alex White) 1:08:20

11M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Welcome to Xeno Bio 101! When Alex White (author of two of the best-received Alien novels in history) mentioned on their previous PO appearance that they had an amazing science advisor named Lali DeRosier—a science teacher, like our very own Andie GeekGirl!—we knew we had to have her on the show. And to top it off, Alex even agreed to come back on …

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221 // Anatomy of a Scene: Brett’s Death 55:37

11M ago55:37

55:37

One of our most popular episode formats on Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast (sister show to PO) is "Anatomy of a Scene," where we break down exactly what makes a given sequence so iconic. On today's episode, we apply that same format to one of Alien's most enduringly frightening moments: Brett's death at the hands of the creature. Join J…

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144 // Anatomy of A Scene: The Morricole Orphanage 1:21:14

11M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

We are proud to present another entry into our Anatomy of A Scene series. In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by contributing hosts Micah Greene & Peter From the Midwest. We realized that despite 2049 being in the world for over 5 years, we've never discussed the presence of children. The Morricole orphanage is a great entry into that dis…

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143 // Anatomy of A Scene: The Pushback 57:40

11M ago57:40

57:40

In this episode, Patrick & Jaime are joined by longtime listener, sometimes guest, Ricardo Silvestre to push back against some of our ideas and opinions presented in our Deck-A-Rep and Bryant and Deckard episode. Is there a definitive answer to the Deck-A-Rep conversation? Does it matter? Is Deckard central to the story of Blade Runner or is he a d…

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220 // Aliens: Dark Descent Review 1:09:03

11M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

When Aliens: Dark Descent was announced, it was hard to make out exactly how this real-time strategy outing was going to fit into the rich (and all-over-the-place) pantheon of Alien games. Could a squad game be scary? Was it going to be another wave-after-wave mow 'em fest like the (very fun) Aliens: Fireteam Elite? In this episode, Patrick and Chr…

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219 // The Egg and the Sulaco Part Two: Alex White Weighs In (and So Do You!) 1:15:11

12M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Our "Egg and the Sulaco" episode was quite a hit, it seems! Your thoughtful, impassioned, sometimes-wacky feedback/conspiracy theories inspired us to do a Part Two on this topic, and to enlist the help of bona fide Alien superstar Alex White (author of Alien: The Cold Forge and Alien: Into Charybdis among many other fantastic books you should check…

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142 // Women in the Blade Runner Universe 1:08:30

12M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

In this episode, Jaime & Patrick are joined by contributing host Micah Greene to discuss the role of women in both Blade Runner films. This episode pivots back to some heavier topics for us as we delve into female representation, and the idea that even films we love should not be shielded from scrutiny. This was a thoughtful and sobering discussion…

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218 // Alien: Romulus News Roundup Roundtable! 1:21:43

1y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Call it what you will—Alien: Romulus, untitled Alien film, or anything in between—Fede Alvarez's upcoming Alien project has the internet absolutely buzzing lately. In this roundtable (our largest ever!), the PO Team enlists the help of some friends to break down the rumors and news leaks, and to help envision the myriad directions this project coul…

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141 // Anatomy of A Scene: Officer K Meets Deckard 33:03

1y ago33:03

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Jaime and Patrick are back with another entry into their Anatomy of A Scene series. In this episode, your hosts break down Officer K's first meeting Deckard and how it reflects key events in the original film, and what it means for the overall story. As always, this was a great dive into what we love best about the Blade Runner universe...the subte…

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