In which I discuss the kino-eye, the Nativity, and the canonicity of the film’s marketing materials. Citations Benson, P. (2017, May). The chair in Alien Covenant: 2017’s most significant furniture piece in a movie? Retrieved from https://filmandfurniture.com/2017/05/carlo-bugatti-chair-in-alien-covenant/ Callgren, K. (2016, March 1). Man with a Movie Camera and the Truth in the Movie-Eye – Brows Held High[Video]. … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 2"

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In which I finally complete our long journey and say goodbye to Prometheus and hello to Alien:Covenant. Citations Ben-David, Z. (2010). Zig Zag Man [Sculpture]. Artnet. http://www.artnet.com/artists/zadok-ben-david/zig-zag-man-IUQB_P35lf_u57VJbIujQg2 Harmon, D. (n.d.). Story structure 101: Super basic shit. Channel 101 Wiki. Retrieved January 4, 2021, from https://channel101.fandom.com/wiki/Story_Structure_101:_Super_Basic_Shit It’s Okay to be Smart. (2020, February 26). Humans are smart. Why are babies so unsmart? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/QM-sBZBiuD4

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In which I discuss breathing, the number of days this narrative took place over, and imagine what life will be like in the time of Prometheus.

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In which I discuss Shaw’s journey of faith, run through the list of the film’s flaws, and talk about my personal journey with Prometheus.

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In which I discuss the limitations of the AI within synthetics, the narrative purpose behind violence against androids in fiction, and how appearance shapes perception. Citations Cargill, C. R. (2017). Sea of rust: A novel. HarperCollins. Tay, B., Jung, Y., & Park, T. (2014). When stereotypes meet robots: The double-edge sword of robot gender and personality in human–robot interaction. Computers … Continue reading "Prometheus-by-Minute 114"

Prometheus-by-Minute 114

In which I discuss plot-driven vs character-driven storytelling, high-concept vs low-concept, and the framing vs text.  Citations Ellis, L. (2017, September 23). Framing Megan Fox: Feminist Theory Part 3 | The Whole Plate: Episode 7 [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tKyrUMUervU?t=823 Malory, T. (2015). Le Morte D’Arthur. Hackett Publishing. Watt, I. (1957). The rise of the novel. University of California Press.

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In which I discuss body horror, how fears change throughout life, and how horror compares to other genres. Citations Monroe C Beardsley Professor of Philosophy Noel Carroll, & Carroll, N. (2003). The philosophy of horror: Or, paradoxes of the heart. Routledge. 

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In which I discuss David’s feelings for Shaw, the nature of horror, and explore Alien as a franchise.  Citations Arcudi, J., Mahnke, D., & Palmiotti, J. (1997). Aliens: Stronghold. Dark Horse Books. 

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In which I discuss the Wrestlemaniafication of the end of Prometheus, consider alternate ways to end the film, and the importance of cohesion.

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In which I am joined one last time by Simon Haynes of the Kung Pow Minute to discuss Hollywood atheists, comedy in horror, and how the Alien prequels are the best prequels ever. Citations Paradise, an Alien prequels fan-edit by Job Willins: https://jobwillins.tumblr.com/post/165299936047/about-paradise

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In which I am joined once again by Simon Haynes of Fanboy Minute, discussing running in straight lines, why prequels generally don’t work, and Alien as a TV series. Citations You can find Simon at Fanboy Crossing on YouTube to follow the Kung Pow Minute: https://www.youtube.com/user/fanboycrossing

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In which I am joined by Simon Haynes of Fanboy Crossing to discuss RoboCop, the secret hidden in the Space Jockey helmet, and the problem with modern action movie third acts. Citations You can find Simon at Fanboy Crossing on YouTube to follow the Kung Pow Minute: https://www.youtube.com/user/fanboycrossing Boston Marathon Bombing conspiracy (look for the … Continue reading "Prometheus-by-Minute 107"

Prometheus-by-Minute 107

In which I talk about the last song one hears before death, figure out what Ravel and Chance bet on, and send off Vickers in my own way by writing fan fiction. Citations Benedict Ravel. (n.d.). Alien Anthology Wiki. Retrieved July 21, 2020, from https://alienanthology.fandom.com/wiki/Benedict_Ravel Organization for Transformative Works. (2020, July 21). Farewell, Miss Vickers – JacksonVelour … Continue reading "Prometheus-by-Minute 105"

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Part of the MxM (movies by minutes) network. This series analyses the Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien:Covenant, one minute at a time.

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