Alien and Aliens Part 2, or Mommy Issues

Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the scariest movie ever made and its genre-bending sequel: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Discussion topics include meditations on whether it matters that Ripley’s a woman, a deep dive into the goop of the monstrous feminine, and James Cameron’s imaginary dead women.  

And if you’re wondering what male author we’re quoting around 15:04, it’s John Updike in The Witches of Eastwick. You’re welcome. 

Content warnings for discussions of sexual assault throughout, sexual imagery, forced pregnancy, body horror, death, child endangerment, and brief mentions of anti-latinx racism. 

Works Cited & Recommended Reading:

• “Sigourney Weaver, On Eve Of Her Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifts Lid On Remarkable Career From ‘Alien’ To ‘Avatar’, ‘Working Girl’ To ‘Ghostbusters’ And ‘Star Wars’ Role To Come” by Andreas Wiseman, Deadline
• “Alien's Gender-Neutral Script, Explained” by Ben Sherlock, ScreenRant
• “Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2022,” CDC
• The Monstrous Feminine, by Barbara Creed
• “Science Fiction: This Time It's War!” by Alasdair Spark, Viet Nam Generation Journal & Newsletter

New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

Sound Effect by Trading Nation from Pixabay

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