Why Alien’s NOSTROMO Feels Like An Old Bomber Plane | Making Alien

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One of the most unique aspects of Alien’s production design is all of the mechanical analog clutter filling the Nostromo’s interior. And yet, there’s this overwhelming sense that everything your looking at is totally real, functional, and well-used. Well, that’s because it is…

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This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen.

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Tons of great resources for Alien: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/alien-40...

(Rinzler 132) The Making of Alien by J.W. Rinzler
(Cinefantastique V09) Making Alien - Cinefantastique V09
(Alien Commentary) Alien Blu-ray Commentary
(ASC Scott) American Cinematographer - The Filming of Alien - https://bit.ly/39jUhTu
(Space Truckin’) Space Truckin’ – the Nostromo - Alien Series - http://bit.ly/3Qb6XfU
(Mediascene #35) Mediascene Issue #35
(Martin for Starlog) Starlog Magazine Issue 026
(ASC Vanlint) American Cinematographer - Alien and Its Photographic Challenges - https://bit.ly/3tw6nj0
(Giger’s Alien)    • Giger's Alien - 1979 Documentary  
(The Beast Within) https://bit.ly/3f6ri87
(Nathan) Alien Vault: The Definitive Story Behind the Film by Ian Nathan
(Rolling Stone) Kubrick interview by Tim Cahill - http://www.visual-memory.co.uk/amk/do...

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