Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast

Perfect Organism is thrilled to present this in-depth interview with Fede Alvarez. Conducted in person at San Diego Comic-Con, this interview covers many angles of the film that passionate Alien fans are hungry for. Fede was gracious, hilarious, and deeply insightful, and we are so proud to bring you this inside look at Alien: Romulus.  As always, this is a spoiler-free episode. Interlude music in this episode is from Benjamin Wallfisch's score for Invisible Man.  // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.  

We are exactly ONE MONTH away from the release of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus, and the excitement in fandom is at a fever pitch. On today's roundtable, we're getting into what we, as an Alien Fandom, are feeling in this moment. We've received a ton of fantastic call-ins in preparation for today's episode, and we're proud to feature YOUR voices alongside our own. So after the PO Team finishes our reflections, stick around to hear your own voices at the end of the show! To read Fede Alvarez and Cailee Speany's interview with Cinemateaser (translated into English by Thibaut Claudel, Writer & Narrative Designer of Aliens: Dark Descent), please visit our website: https://bit.ly/46o4tDH // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

In this episode, Christian, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Academy Award-winning artist Roger Christian to discuss his work building interiors for the Nostromo. Roger takes us on a wonderful journey beginning with his start in the industry, collecting scraps from airplane yards to build what would become one of the most iconic sets in cinema history and so much more. This was a wonderful discussion and we hope you enjoy.    // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

One of the most iconic new elements introduced by Alien: Isolation ten years ago—at least judging by how often it's been referenced in the expanded universe and fan art—is the Working Joe. Unlike their Hyperdyne competitors, Seegson Synthetics' androids are ... rudimentary, to put it mildly. Not only are they utilitarian and cheap, they are outright dangerous. Hilarious as they are terrifying, Working Joes are a major element of any Isolation playthrough. On today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Christian are joined by our friend Adam Zeller of Alien vs. Predator Galaxy and first-time guest Matt Savage (Concept Designer for a little film you might've heard of called Alien: Romulus).  Make sure you follow Matt on IG at mattsav.concept, and be sure to subscribe to the AvP Galaxy Podcast if you haven't already! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

The hosts dive into their reactions to the 'Alien: Romulus' trailer, buzzing with excitement and nostalgia. They share lively experiences from the Romulus panel at Monsterpalooza, highlighting interactions with fans and creators. Insights from the panel reveal the director's passion and the impact of fear in storytelling. The discussion flows to the trailer's haunting music and visuals, creating a rich tapestry of anticipation. They analyze character dynamics and the balance between honoring the franchise's legacy and appealing to new audiences.

In a first for Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast, this episode is hosted by Andie Geekgirl featuring an all female panel consisting of co- author of Inferno's Fall, Clara Carja, Narrator of ALIENS: Bishop, Shiromi Arserio and the voice of Maeko from ALIENS: Dark Descent, Julianna Kurokawa. In this very special presentation, Andie guides our guests through a discussion on the legacy of Ellen Ripley, what she means to everyone as women and what it's like to be female fans in a very male-dominated fandom. This is hands down, one of our best episodes we've released. We hope you enjoy! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

It is our tradition as a podcast to recap Alien Day and discuss what we saw, what we loved, what we didn't love, and so much more. This was an amazing Alien Day for the podcast. We offered more new episodes and content than we have in a few years. Sit back and join us as we break down the day, and the road ahead. Thank you all so much for listening to the show and supporting us over the years,    // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

Conceptual artist Dane Hallett discusses his work on Alien Romulus and Alien Covenant, working with director Fede Alvarez. They explore the unique experiences on both projects, the excitement and uncertainty of the Alien movie sequel teaser, and the collaborative dynamic among Alien enthusiasts and designers.

There's a saying in Hollywood: if you want to get your film made, be able to pitch it in an elevator ride. The setup for No Man's Land, Christian Kennedy's mega-hit Alien fan film, is about as pitchable as it gets: "Battlefield I meets Aliens." Of course, a pitch will only get you so far. The execution is where the real magic happens. And Christian's film—which is just under 30 minutes long and has already racked up nearly 4.5 million views—is a masterclass in execution. With killer cinematography, great effects, period-accurate costuming, and some great xenos, No Man's Land has been a massive hit with Alien fans since its release just two months ago. In this Alien Day special, Jaime and Perry discuss the film with Christian and learn how he brought such an ambitious vision to life without a massive Hollywood budget. Make sure you watch the film first! You can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Fnlq2T0Vg&t=1459s Happy Alien Day 2024 from all of us at Perfect Organism! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.

As a companion to our new short film, writer/director Christian Matzke sat down with composer Patrick Greene, producer/make-up artist Sarah Matzke, cinematographer Jon Dearnley, and sound designer Justin Maxwell to discuss the genesis and gestation of this project. Secrets will be revealed and audio will be distorted, so make sure you watch the short film Alien: Absolution before peeking behind the curtain. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing this show. We can’t tell you how much your support means to us, but we can hopefully show you by continuing to provide better, more ambitious, and more dynamic content for years to come.