In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Executive Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, Dr. Asha M. George, and Research Principal, J.T. O'Brien, discuss Alien: Romulus (2024).

Premise: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Romulus takes place after the events of Alien (1979) and before the events of Aliens (1986). The film was written and directed by Fede Alvarez and produced by Ridley Scott.

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Alien: Romulus Ratings:

• Relevance to Commission Recs: 4/5


• Scientific Accuracy: 4/5


• Scenario Development: 5/5


• Entertainment Value: 5/5


• Success of the Imagination or Creativity: 4/5


• Shock/Surprise Value: 4/5


• Government Policy: 1/5


• Portrayal by Actors: 4/5


• Direction: 5/5


• Production: 5/5


• Overall Average Score: 4.1/5