👽💥 Game over, man! In this special throwback episode of The Rank Podcast—formerly The Rank with John and Zac—John and Mike revisit where it all began: the very first Action Movie Ranking episode featuring James Cameron’s sci-fi/action masterpiece, Aliens (1986).
Originally reviewed back when the podcast launched, this re-run celebrates the legacy of the show and honors Zac’s early contributions while giving listeners a fresh listen to how it all started. Does Aliens still hold up as one of the greatest action films of all time? Grab your pulse rifle and join us as we head back into the hive.
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To skip to specific segments:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:48 - Potent Notables
00:15:19- Movie Overview
00:41:41 - The Rank
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