Show Notes
The boys sit down to discuss Alien Romulus and dive into Paul Verhoeven's Action Sci-fi, Total Recall. They also review Kneecap which is out today and answer listener questions as always.
07:51 Movie and TV Show Recommendations
14:36 The Accountant
21:15 Alien Romulus and the Alien Franchise
26:40 The Setting of Alien Romulus
29:00 The Characters in Alien Romulus
58:19 Nostalgic Callbacks and References
58:59 Effective Horror and Tension
59:41 Balancing Familiarity and Innovation
01:00:19 Mixed Reception to CGI and Deepfake
01:00:57 Standout Moments and Kill Sequences
01:01:03 The Use of Science
01:03:38 The Gravity Purge Scene
01:05:06 The Link to Prometheus and Covenant
01:07:11 The Birth of the New Alien Creature
01:10:12 The Impact of the Score
01:14:13 The Enduring Nature of the Alien Franchise
01:19:18 Ranking the Alien Films
01:27:58 Ranking the Alien Films: Alien 3 vs. Alien: Covenant
01:38:53 Total Recall: Dream or Reality?
01:46:35 Virtual Vacation: Choosing a Celebrity Crush
01:52:40 The Impressive Practical Effects and Scale of Total Recall
02:02:33 Favorite Scenes and Performances in Total Recall
02:10:19 Favorite Paul Verhoeven Films
02:15:35 Upcoming Episodes and Potential Guests
02:23:34 Appreciation for Listener Support and Feedback
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