Another Pass at Alien Resurrection
2Case and Sam are joined by DJ Nik to revivify some Xenomorphs!
Another Pass Full Episode
Originally aired: May 2, 2025
Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan
Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi
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Overview
In the latest episode of the Another Pass podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea, along with guest DJ Nik, delve into the complexities of "Alien Resurrection," the fourth installment of the renowned Alien franchise. They discuss the film's controversial elements, including its scientific plausibility, character dynamics, and Joss Whedon’s unique screenplay style. The conversation highlights the film's shift towards a more campy tone and examines the visual aesthetics brought by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, particularly the impressive underwater sequences. The hosts critique the character motivations and propose improvements, with Sam suggesting clearer intentions for the scientists and more depth for the space pirates, while Nik proposes focusing primarily on the scientists and Ripley in a more claustrophobic setting. Case adds ideas for restructuring the narrative arc to enhance suspense.
Notes
Introduction to Alien Resurrection Discussion (00:00 - 10:27)
Case Aiken and Sam Alicea host Another Pass podcast with guest DJ Nik
They're discussing Alien Resurrection, the fourth film in the Alien franchise
Nik introduces himself as a host of multiple podcasts including Whiskey and Cigarettes
Nik describes his love for the franchise, noting the Xenomorph as 'the greatest creature ever created'
Sam admits she only watched the Alien films because of the podcast, as she's 'afraid of everything'
Plot Elements and Science Issues (10:27 - 20:35)
The group discusses the questionable science of cloning Ripley to harvest the alien inside her
Characters and Crew Dynamic (20:35 - 30:37)
The movie features a crew of space pirates rather than soldiers or workers as in previous films
The movie has a distinct 'Joss Whedon' style, as he wrote the screenplay
Alien Sequences and Visual Elements (30:38 - 39:45)
The underwater sequence with aliens swimming is praised as visually impressive
Sam notes the unrealistic breath-holding duration in the underwater scene
The group appreciates creative kills and set pieces in the film
They discuss how director Jean-Pierre Jeunet brought a different visual style
The film is described as more campy than previous entries, closer to a slasher film in space
Winona Ryder is described as distractingly famous for her role as the android Call
The Xenomorphs and Newborn Design (39:45 - 49:46)
The group discusses the alien queen's live birth ability instead of egg-laying
Case questions how this is an 'evolutionary upgrade' when it seems painful and inefficient
The newborn hybrid alien design is praised as appropriately freaky and different
The theme of motherhood continues from previous films in the franchise
Improving the Film - Sam's Pitch (49:46 - 01:01:06)
Sam suggests clarifying the scientists' motives early in the film
She proposes establishing that the main goal is creating super-soldiers like Ripley
Sam recommends making the pirates more likeable so viewers care when they die
Sam recommends establishing a military base on Earth as the destination for the specimens
For the underwater scene, she suggests allowing characters to surface for air occasionally
She would keep the film's ending but focus on fixing the first act and character development
Nik's Alternative Approach (01:01:06 - 01:10:07)
Nik proposes eliminating the space pirates entirely
He suggests focusing on scientists, Ripley, and Call (Winona Ryder's character)
He recommends a more claustrophobic setting with military presence to explore ethics
Nik suggests adding communication between the space station and Earth
Nik mentions that Joss Whedon's original script featured Newt instead of Ripley
He wonders how the film might have been different if directed by Danny Boyle, who was approached first
Case's Restructuring Proposal (01:10:08 - 01:18:51)
Case suggests making the space pirates the focus of the first act, with Winona Ryder as the viewpoint character
He proposes revealing Ripley later as a surprise, during the basketball scene
Case suggests the aliens should have been in captivity longer to justify their escape methods
He likes keeping the back half of the movie mostly intact
The hosts share that Sigourney Weaver actually made the backward basketball shot in one take