In which I discuss religion, logical fallacies, and the ever changing cultural tastes in music.
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Covenant Minute 18
In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Duncan Shields and we discuss Ridley Scott’s ego, future relationships with AI, and the importance of format and structure for effective storytelling, maybe the Alien prequels should have been a TV series?
Covenant Minute 17
In which Duncan (of Tronologically Speaking) and I discuss whaliens, good directors getting away with bad behaviour, and I deliver my very best David Lynch impression.
Covenant Minute 15
In which I discuss the inspirations for Walter, the ELIZA effect, and anticipating dangers from space.
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In which I discuss Oram, Ridley Scott’s cinematography, and compare this scene between film, book and script.
Alien Day Special 2021
Join Clara of Studio Yutani and I as we dissect every iteration of Alien 3 in an attempt to find a version of the film that might have been as well received as its predecessors.
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In which I discuss Craig Green’s costumes, anti-gravity and read from the novelisation.
Covenant Minute 09
In which I talk about babies, generation starships, and neutrinos.
Citations
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Raised by wolves analysis – SE01 EP01 – Studio Yutani [Video]. (2020, September 12). YouTube. https://youtu.be/V-g0fP7NZS4
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Covenant Minute 07
In which I discuss concept art, iconic ship designs, and we get the introduction of my boy, Walter.
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In which I discuss android mannerisms, Frankenstein and read the novelisation.
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