In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' I review the new film 'Alien Romulus' with a spoiler-free critique, analyses its place within the larger Alien franchise, and discusses its thematic elements, visual style, and directorial choices. The episode also delves into the future of sci-fi franchises, exploring the sustainability of long-form storytelling, upcoming industry trends, and anticipated reviews of popular series such as 'The House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys.'
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:14 Upcoming Topics and Reviews
00:57 Alien Romulus: Spoiler-Free Review
02:52 Alien Romulus: In-Depth Analysis
06:42 Alien Franchise Retrospective
18:33 Alien: The Original Masterpiece
20:14 Alien: Cultural Impact and Legacy
23:27 Alien: Production Insights
33:03 Aliens: The Sequel's Success
40:39 Recommended Viewing Order for Alien Franchise
41:25 Themes and Tragic Moments in Aliens
42:44 Alien 3: David Fincher's First Film
48:52 Alien Resurrection: A Controversial Sequel
51:57 Alien vs. Predator: A Franchise Crossover
53:20 Ridley Scott's Return: Prometheus and Covenant
01:00:11 Alien Romulus: A New Chapter
01:12:11 Future of the Alien Franchise
01:13:32 Upcoming Reviews and Final Thoughts
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com