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We Just Watched... Alien: Romulus (With Abe Epperson & Michael Swaim)

Gamefully Unemployed

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Synthetic Characters and Storytelling in Alien

This chapter humorously critiques the naming and character development of synthetic beings in the Alien franchise, focusing on transitions between characters like Ash and Rook. The speakers brainstorm new narrative directions, exploring themes of enemy diversification and the emotional stakes of android survival. A critical analysis of 'Alien: Romulus' highlights both its cinematic strengths and narrative weaknesses, sparking a discussion on character motivations and the evolution of storytelling in the genre.

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