Blank Check with Griffin & David Aliens with Fran Hoepfner
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Oct 1, 2016 Discussing Aliens, storytelling of Cameron, Paul Reiser's role, Private Vasquez's badassery, Sigourney Weaver's performance, milk blood, adult flirting.
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The *Aliens* Pitch
- James Cameron pitched Aliens by writing "Alien" on a chalkboard, adding an "s", and - then changing the "s" to a dollar sign, signifying the sequel's financial potential.
*Aliens* as a Lateral Sequel
- Aliens presents a lateral move from Alien, expanding the scope without simply heightening the original's premise.
- It shifts genres, introduces new characters, and explores different themes, creating a standalone yet connected film.
Apone's Cigar
- Al Matthews, playing Apone, lights a cigar immediately after waking from cryo-sleep in Aliens.
- This small detail adds to his character's gruff, no-nonsense persona.