Mother is a computerized system that controls the functions of the Nostromo.
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This brings me to an idea that struck me about the theme on technology. Perhaps there is some sort of re-discovered innocence about the human form? I get the impression that, in the context of the film, that the old sexual stereotypes are sort of broken down and the taboos of male and female figures is loosened to be more banal and bodies are acceptable. There seems to be a total lack of awareness of bodies or sexuality as the men walk around in tighty-whities. I remember watching a making of Alien on A&E and hearing mention of how the xenomorph at the end was supposed to be bewitched (I’m paraphrasing) by Ripley’s sensuality-puh-lease! That final scene when Ripley does let her guard down forms a nice bookend to the initial scene when the crew of the Nostromo awaken from hyper-sleep. For Ripley, I am so happy you both tossed out the pseudo-sexual nonsense about panties in the end sequence. I would like to comment and expand on some points you mentioned. The way both of you discussed the fine points made the ideas fresh, reinvigorating a film that I know backwards and forwards. This was a banner episode and I loved the insights into one of my most favorite horror films, Alien. Get That Life: How I Co-Founded Bitch Media – A history of the evolution and influence of Bitch Magazine. The Making of Aliens – The equally-extensive featurette about the second film, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Giger – Giger’s Necronomicon and the making of Alien – A documentary on HR Giger, the artist behind some of the arresting imagery in the movies.Īlien Behind the Scenes – The extensive making-of doc taking a look at all that went into Alien. Reel Terror: The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred-Year History of Classic Horror Films by David Konow. Strange Shapes – a blog dedicated to everything Alien. Stay tuned for Part 2 in June! REQUIRED READINGĪliens.
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Catch Jonesie the cat and keep the work loader handy because Alex and Andrea are on an express elevator to LV-426 discussing feminism, mothering, special effects and the enduring influence of classic science fiction in the Alien franchise.