The daily podcast where we analyze Aliens in short, controlled bursts.
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The Alien Minute podcast is an incredibly insightful and thorough analysis of one of the greatest sci-fi/horror films ever made. The hosts, John and Mitch, take a minute-by-minute approach to dissecting the film, delving into every aspect from acting to direction to special effects. Their knowledge and passion for the material shines through in their discussions, making this podcast a must-listen for fans of Alien.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the minute-by-minute breakdown that reveals all the intricacies and details of the film. This level of analysis allows listeners to truly appreciate the craftsmanship that went into creating Alien. Additionally, John and Mitch's deep understanding of cinema in general adds another layer of insight to their discussions. They also have great rapport with each other and their guests, making for entertaining and informative conversations.
However, one small downside to this podcast is that it can sometimes get too technical or academic in its analysis. While this may appeal to cinephiles or those with a deep interest in filmmaking, it may not be as accessible or enjoyable for casual listeners who simply love Alien.
In conclusion, The Alien Minute podcast is a fantastic deep dive into one of the most beloved films in sci-fi/horror history. John and Mitch's expertise combined with their enthusiasm for the material make for an engaging and educational listening experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about what makes Alien such a masterpiece, this podcast is well worth your time.
From the archives, we revisit the time Pete the Retailer brought his buddy Matt Gourley (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, James Bonding, I Was There Too) on to talk about Pete's desire to be Gorman in a video game scenario, whether any prequel has ever been any good, and to discuss a possible BBC Nature Documentary about the Xenomorph. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
With the new Hayao Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron coming out this week in the U.S., John and Mitch welcome our Ghibli fan friends Jamie Anderson and Neil Brown to discuss whether master Miyazaki managed to make four truly great films in a row. (This episode was recorded in May of 2021) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
On the inaugural episode of our new show The Neo-Noir Podcast, we welcome former Alien Minute guest Marya E. Gates to discuss classic noir, neo-noir, and two films that work as examples of both. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch discuss Rosemary's Baby by listing their top 5 moments from the film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to talk about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. (Recorded in 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John, Mitch, and Jason Heck provide audio commentary for the Director's Cut of Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
We're reaching back into the vault to replay one of our early episodes. This was back when we didn't have all the high-tech gadgets we have today, so the sound isn't as good as usual. But the guest is great! It's Tasha Robinson from The Next Picture Show podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk while watching John Badham's 1983 helicopter thriller Blue Thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
For Sir Sean's birthday, we decided to give you all this two-for-one episode about multiple Sean Connery Classics. Originally recorded in 2020 and 2021 for our Patreon page with Jason Heck (Part 1) and Joe Mazel (Part 2). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk about that odd Summer forty years ago when the Summer blockbusters just weren't quite as good as the ones from the year before or the year after. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch discuss the newest installment in the Mission Impossible series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch talk about the latest and last Indiana Jones movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
Do you watch patriotic sh#t to celebrate the 4th of July? We don't, but if you do, you might enjoy this Top Gun commentary with our old pal Jason Heck who knows way too much about military killing machines and crappy 80s war movies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch are joined by musician Cody Wyoming to discuss whether Wes Anderson has managed to make four truly great films in a row. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
John and Mitch are joined by film professor Erin Hamer-Beck to talk about Star Trek 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
Did genre master John Carpenter make four truly great films in a row? Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to discuss Carpenter's career and specifically, whether a certain group of four consecutive films qualify as a Quadfecta®. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
Cinematographer Todd Norris joins us to talk over George Miller's Mad Max 2 or The Road Warrior, as it was known in the States.
John and Mitch discuss Kathryn Bigelow's vampire classic Near Dark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support
On this episode of The Quadfecta John and Mitch are joined by film and pop culture writer Jessica Crets to discuss whether Brian De Palma was able to accomplish four truly great films in a row.
John and Mitch are joined by Todd Norris to talk about John Landis' An American Werewolf in London.
John and Mitch chat while watching James Whale's The Bride of Frankenstein.
John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to discuss Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
John and Mitch finally discuss Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien: Resurrection.
Jason Heck and Erin Hamer-Beck join John and Mitch to discuss John McTiernan's The Hunt for Red October.
Cinematographer Todd Norris joins John and Mitch to talk over Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind.* *Please note that this is the DIRECTOR'S CUT and not the Special Edition
Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk over Paul Verhoeven's Schwarzeneggerian classic Total Recall.
Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to finish off From Russia With Love by talking about minutes 105-112 which begin with poor Kronsteen feeling the effects of Klebb's poison shoe and end with "Bond" waving bye-bye.
On the penultimate episode of 007x7, John and Mitch welcome Eric Moore to discuss minutes 98-105 which begin with Bond binding the hands of a bad guy and end with Morzeny kicking Kronsteen with his poison shoe.
This week John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to discuss minutes 91-98 which begin with Bond learning about the sex film and end with Bond punching out a man at the rendezvous point.
This week, Mitch is joined by author Mark Edlitz (The Lost Adventures of James Bond and The Many Lives of James Bond) to discuss minutes 84-91 which begin with Bond inspecting Grant's matching Q Branch briefcase and end with Bond held at gunpoint by Grant, who informs him of a phony blackmail plot involving a reel of film. (John is away on assignment.)
This week, Mitch and John are joined by comic book writer Jason Aaron (Scalped, Southern Bastards, Star Wars, Thor) to discuss minutes 77-84 which begin with Tania telling Bond that she really loves him and end with Bond about to inspect Grant's briefcase after Tania and Grant have left for the dining car.
This week, Mitch and John are joined by author, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker John Cork to discuss minutes 70-77 Begin with Tania in a negligee letting Karim into the compartment and end with Bond firmly demanding details from a distraught Tania.
Suzen Kruglnska and Joe Dator are back to talk to John and Mitch about minutes 63-70 which begin with 007 receiving the cable from M and end with Karim knocking on the door to Bond's compartment on the Orient Express.
John and Mitch once again welcome filmmaker Todd Norris to discuss 56 to 63 Begins with Bond breaking away from some tourists in the Hagia Sophia and end with Moneypenny interrupted as she listens in on a steamy recording of Bond and Tania, as M requests her to take down a cable for 007.
John and Mitch welcome author, educator, and Bond superfan Dr. Lisa Funnel back to the show to discuss minutes 49-56 of From Russia with Love which begins with Bond telling Karim to leave the assassination of Krilencu to him and end with Tania entering the spectacular Hagia Sophia followed by a sinister man in a black beret.
For this supplemental episode, John and Mitch are honored to welcome From Russia with Love and Thunderball actress Martine Beswick.
Film professor Erin Hamer Beck joins John and Mitch to discuss minutes 42-49 which begin with Bond telling his host that their hospitality “overwhelms me” and end with Bond accompanying Karim to kill Krilencu on a dark Istanbul street.
This week John and Mitch are joined by documentarian Christy Henry (upcoming documentary ROMA IN AMERICA) to talk about minutes 35-42 which begin with sewer rats on the oar of the rowboat and end with Bond enjoying the performance of a belly dancer at a “gypsy” encampment.
Film professor and author Dr. Cynthia Baron joins John and Mitch to talk about minutes 28-35 which begin with Bond asking Karim where he can contact Tania and end with Bond and Karim taking a rowboat through the catacombs beneath Istanbul.
This week, John and Mitch welcome Bruce Scivally, Author of James Bond: The Legacy and writer/director of Bond Documentaries to talk about minutes 21-28 which begin with M telling Bond he's “booked on the 8:30 plane in the morning” to Istanbul and end in the office of Karim Bey who tells Bond that “something smells.”
A second examination of minutes 14-21 with author Dr. Monica Germana (Bond Girls: Body, Fashion and Gender).
This week, John and Mitch are joined by Pete the Retailer (Star Wars Minute, ABCD:TOS) and Joe Mazel (ABCD:TOS) to talk about minutes 14-21 of From Russia with Love which start with Tatania Romanova leaving the Russian Consulate building and end with Bond telling M that he is really “not too busy at the moment, sir”.
John and Mitch are joined by Kaite Stover of the Kansas City Public Library to discuss minutes 7-14 which begin with Kronsteen handily dispatching his chess opponent and end with some people leaving a building in Istanbul.
John and Mitch welcome author Mark O'Connell (Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan) to discuss minutes 0-7 of From Russia with Love, which begin with the classic gun barrel sequence and end with a chess player tearing up a note.
John and Mitch launch the From Russia With Love season of 007x7 with a special episode discussing the state of cinema in 1963.
Oft mentioned Alien Minute listener and host of the Effectively Speakingpodcast Eric Moore joins us to wrap up Dr. No.
This week, John and Mitch welcome marketing consultant, bon vivant, and James Bond nerd, Tom Tipton to talk about minutes 98-105 which begins with Bond emerging from the air duct and ends with Bond emerging from a corridor with a bank-vault like door.
This week, John and Mitch are joined by playwright, director, actor, and theatrical designer Ron Megee to talk about minutes 91-98 which begin with Bond asking Dr. No if the toppling of missiles compensates for having no hands and ends with Bond kicking open the grate of an air duct.
Film professor and author Dr. Cynthia Baron joins John and Mitch to talk about minutes 84-91 which begin with a pair of mysterious black hands pulling away Bond's blanket and end with Bond saying "We can't all be geniuses, can we?"
Cinematographer Todd Norris joins us to talk about minutes 77-84 which begin with Bond weirdly walking away from his captors and ends with some guy walking weirdly toward Bond.
Star Wars Minute hosts Pete the Retailer and Alex Robinson join John and Mitch to talk about minutes 70-77 which begin with some screechy jungle noises and end with Bond getting handcuffed.
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