Another Pass at Alien3

Did you know that Sam has never watched the Alien series because she's a 'fraidy-cat? Well, Case and special guest Erin Callahan conspired to force Sam to watch the whole primary Trilogy in order to critique Alien3.

Another Pass Full Episode

Originally aired: March 17, 2022

Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan

Podcast Edited by Matt Storm

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Outline
Introduction to Alien 3 (00:00 - 10:41)
Introduction to the Alien franchise and Alien 3's troubled production history.
Initial impressions of Alien 3 and comparison with Alien and Aliens movies.
Production Challenges (10:41 - 21:04)
Deep dive into Alien 3's cast, strong actors involved, and their underutilization.
Discussion on the production difficulties, including script rewrites, last-minute director changes, and the movie's rushed production.
Visual and Technical Aspects (21:05 - 31:52)
Analysis of the alien creature's design evolution during filming and the poor CGI effects.
Discussion on David Fincher's filming style and conflicts on set due to the chaotic production schedule.
Thematic Exploration (31:52 - 41:44)
Discussion on the Bishop character arc and inconsistencies regarding timeline and character age.
Debate about the lack of a strong anti-capitalist or anti-corporate message compared to the first two films.
️ Narrative Arc (41:45 - 51:41)
Contextualization of the Alien franchise’s narrative arc, especially the themes of corporate greed and capitalism.
Criticism of Alien 3’s lack of clear narrative, character development, and its brown, dull environment.
️ Pitch Segment (51:41 - 01:01:38)
Recommendation to watch Alien 3’s assembly cut over the theatrical version due to restored character depth.
Discussion on how rushed filming and lack of a finished script handicapped the movie.
️ Character and Setting Enhancements (01:01:39 - 01:11:52)
Erin proposes focusing Alien 3 decisively on the prison-planet and religious cult narrative.
Strong emphasis on making prisoners diverse in character and belief systems.
Visual Style and Atmosphere (01:11:53 - 01:23:18)
Continued discussion on enhancing visual style and atmosphere with textured sets and steam effects.
Desire for more distinct character personalities and motivations.
Conflict and Power Dynamics (01:23:19 - 01:32:31)
Sam emphasizes reinforcing Weyland Yutani as the main antagonist and corporate villain.
Desire for more tension and power struggles among prisoners after the warden’s death.
Plot Logistics and Theories (01:32:33 - 01:42:44)
Discussion on reintroducing Hicks and Newt more plausibly, potentially with time jumps.
General agreement the movie lacks a satisfying explanation for how queen embryo ends in Ripley.
Emotional Impact and Reflection (01:42:44 - 01:53:30)
Emotional reflection on alien’s impact on fans and the franchise’s tonal shifts.
Critique on one prisoner character’s unrealistic intelligence portrayal.
Summary and Closing (01:53:30 - 01:58:37)
Alien 3 as archetypal third-movie syndrome though salvaged somewhat by Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley.
Preview of next episode discussing Highlander 2.