After the brilliant episode 5 we return to Neverland for Alien: Earth episode 6 as events ramp up for the season finale. Wendy is transfixed by a now-adolescent Xenomorph, Slightly is desperate for a human to get face-hugged and that sheep with an alien eye ball is definitely planning something. Meanwhile Kirsh continues his observations while Boy Kavalier and Yutani enjoy an amicable business meeting. Does this episode live up to the standards of what came before? Let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5 of Alien: Earth takes us back to the beginning. We wondered when we'd see the crew of the Maginot again and here they are, revealed in all their flawed, incompetent glory. An episode that details how we got from the first 10 minutes of episode 1 (everyone wakes up and banters over breakfast) to 20 minutes later in episode 1 (everyone dies). It's classic Alien basically - a crew of increasingly panicked humans being picked off one-by-one, either by deadly extra-terrestrials or their own stupidity. We also learn more about the backstory of Security Officer Morrow, plus a dramatic twist reveals the true cause of the Maginot's 'accidental' plummet into Prodigy territory on Earth. It's one heck of an episode and sets things up nicely for the final three episodes of the season. Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for episode four of Alien: Earth, 'Observations'. Which is apt because there's a lot of observing going on: Wendy in the lab, Boy Kavalier watching Joe, Dame Cynthia watching Nibs (...fly across the room), and the eyeball squid monster watching everyone at once, from inside a sheep. We also observe that the show is turning out to be less interested in aliens and more interested in transhumanism - we can tell because it says so out loud, through the mouth of Ade Edmonson - and also that it is one step ahead of us in terms of its references and subtext. What happens to metatextual framing when your antagonist starts doing it out loud in the show itself? Something extra clever and exciting, probably. More tangibly we discuss how Alien: Earth is beginning to move and position its pieces for the second half of the series. What's going to happen next? We literally don't know! It's so exciting!Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for episode three of Alien: Earth, and the title of the episode is 'Metamorphosis'. Which is a reference to our showgirl, of course, but also the Lost Boys, Morrow, and humanity itself in this show about making machines, becoming machines, putting children into machines ("this is fine" - the ethics board, distractedly), and sometimes thinking about machines when an alien comes along and tail-whips you into cutlets. Turn and face the strange, children. Which reminds us - that spinning eye octopus is back this week, certainly in the thoughts of Nibs. Other areas of discussion include Wendy and Joe's fight with a xenomorph (whose Opta stats take a beating this episode), Smee and Slightly saying "bro", Kirsh vs Morrow, Blade Runner vibes, and the fact we're suddenly all really bloody excited about where this show is going.Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're beginning our series on Alien: Earth. Having watched the Alien film series in its entirety at the end of last year, we are perfectly prepared, poised like an apex predator, and above all really bloody excited to embark upon a full, week-by-week viewing of the new FX series, Alien: Earth. Alien: Earth has been created and overseen by Noah Hawley, the creator of TV shows Legion and Fargo, both of which are a careful mix of faithfulness and creativity - exactly the qualities we, over the course of many podcasts, have identified as crucial to the best IP storytelling. Join us this week to discuss the double episode opener, and then every Monday to discuss new episodes in the series. Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we’re watching 2014’s Edge Of Tomorrow.Welcome to our final episode in this mini-series about genre movie that we love from an era - of Marvel dominance - that we don’t. Our film this week is Nath's pick and he's gone for Edge Of Tomorrow, a criminally under-appreciated time-loop sci-fi packed with action, humour, and nasty aliens. Altogether now… "Battle is the great redeemer…"Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuing our journey through excellent genre movies of the Marvel era, this week we're watching Dave's pick - Dredd (2012). Directed by Peter Travis, written by Alex Garland and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Heady, this no-nonsense sci-fi romp is all action, one-liners and impossible chins - a brutal if uncomplicated look at what the world might be like if everything became a massive city with all the bad guys living in fortified tower blocks.Don't worry about whether that's a bit problematic and just enjoy the ride.Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're watching Hereditary (2018). Inspired by a recent listener comment, we're pausing our negativity around Marvel-era filmmaking and instead focusing on the positives. We've each picked one (1) genre from the broadly defined Marvel Era (roughly 2010 onwards) to celebrate smart, commercial movies. We're starting with Rob's pick, Ari Aster's horror debut, Hereditary. Poor Dave, poor that bird, poor everyone in the film. Try to watch ahead of listening - the spoilers are deep and immediate - and please enjoy this wild, grief-filled ride with us. Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've run out of adventures to have with Indiana Jones, which just leaves our official (scientific, archaeological) ranking of the five Indy movies, and a deep dive - an excavation, if you will - of our Redshirt mailbag to hear your thoughts and answer your questions about Mr Jones (Jr). Topics covered include how Temple Of Doom was actually received in India, embarrassing bits of films to watch with family, the enduring popularity of Large Men on screen, and what's next for Redshirt Cinema Club!Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is probably going to be the last Indiana Jones film they ever make. And on paper it's got everything an Indie film needs - a globe-trotting hunt for a long-lost artifact, Nazis (one of whom is really massive), a strong-willed female lead, an inexplicably competent child and a jaunt into the paranormal that just about hangs-on to the cliff of feasibility.It's also got a de-aged Harrison Ford, leaping about like it's 1989.But does James Mangold's 2023 adventure have the magic? Something tells me opinions are going to be split... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nineteen years after his supposed last crusade, Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones; older, wiser and up against aliens and Russians this time. Marion is back and also along for the ride is Mutt - Shia LaBeouf's renegade greaser who's inexplicably good at fencing and swinging on vines. Does Spielberg's 2008 digital-age sequel capture the magic of the original trilogy? You probably know the answer to that, but listen along anyway. It will be fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for The Last Crusade! (Until the other two - which we don't talk about, unless we're making podcasts about them). Indiana Jones is back doing what he does best - punching Nazis, saving loved ones, and somehow doubting the existence of the divine despite being on-site when a biblical artifact melted a squad of German troops. This time he's after the sippy cup of Jesus H Christmas himself, the holy grail of archaeological finds - the actual Holy Grail. Oh and his father, whose academic rigour and emotional distance colour in acres of Indy's backstory. Join us!Let us know what you think of this format by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to twobonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Indy adventure continues with The Temple Of Doom, a sequel that's both darker and sillier than the original. Because what do kids like better than human sacrifice and seeing their heroes go evil? Rawdog heart amputation and an army of slave children of course. Thank you Mr Spielberg!Despite or quite probably because of all this, Temple Of Doom is Rob's favourite Indy film. Will he still feel the same having watched it as an adult? And can he convince the others that this is more than a smirking retread? Listen to find out!Let us know what you think of this format by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Redshirt Cinema Club, a weekly podcast about watching movies with friends. And this week - what a movie. We’re starting a brand new series with Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark - a powerful nostalgic swirl of magic, memories, and unmissable quotes for Nath and Dave, and 90 minutes of wishing we were talking about The Mummy instead for Rob. I guess he never went to Sunday school…Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Before we dive into the opinion snake pit that will be this podcast after we watch the Indiana Jones series, we decided to each rank our personal top five Spielberg movies and go to bat for them in this bonus episode. From sharks, aliens and dinosaurs to World War II and apocalyptic sci-fi, it's hard to argue against Spielberg as the most important and influential filmmaker in cinema history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’ve been telling Rob for years that he reminds us of Michael Douglas’ at-breaking-point character from Falling Down. This week - to celebrate the podcast turning one year old - we sat down to watch the film, and regretted saying that almost immediately. Though we did find plenty to admire in this still alarmingly relevant violent urban rampage. Join us to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're diving into the Redshirt inbox, reading all the excellent emails we've criminally ignored for however long it was since we last did a mailbag episode. Get ready to enjoy witty and insightful chats about plot holes, wrestling, and marital history of James Cameron.Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello and welcome to Redshirt Cinema Club, a weekly podcast about dads, pirates, and humungous fairies.Rounding off our rewatch of our individual picks for the best film of 1991, this week Dave's choice takes us to Neverland, and to Steven Spielberg's Hook. We all know that the core of Peter Pan's story is that he never grew up. What this high concept follow-up to the classic children's tales presupposes is... what if he did? What will we make of this awkward, occasionally magical movie? Is this one of Steven Spielberg's rare misses? And how did Peter Pan decide to run away if he was just a baby? Seriously though, because he couldn't walk, or even understand about growing up at that point, and how did he stop being a baby one he got to Neverland? We have questions. Let us know what you think of this episode by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello and welcome to Redshirt Cinema Club, a weekly podcast about robots that become our dad. This week we continue our series on the best films 1991 with Rob's number one pick, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This is James Cameron's sequel to his own 1984 noirish tech thriller, this time broadened into a family-friendly blockbuster in line with the career trajectory of its star, bad robot turned good robot, Arnold Schwarzenegger. What will we make of this universally lauded action landmark? How will it fit into our ongoing discussions about machine sentience and artificial life? And what on earth are Rob and Nathan bickering about? Let us know what you think of this format by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello and welcome to Redshirt Cinema Club, a weekly podcast about robbing the rich, and storing the proceeds in an elaborate tree house. This week we begin our series on our individual picks for the best film of 1991, starting with Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Objectivity is going out the window, Robin Hood is coming back the other way, and everyone is having the best time. Except Rob. Join us now - join Robin Hood!Let us know what you think of this format by emailing us at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub for access to two bonus episodes per month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darren Greenacre
Enjoy his podcast so much, very much a group of friends that love spending time together and sharing experiences.
C Gibbo
Just a really fun and easy listening podcast. Love it!