In which I discuss religion, logical fallacies, and the ever changing cultural tastes in music. Citations Dunham, Duwayne (2002). “Northwest Passage” audio commentary (DVD). Universal Home Entertainment. Relevant excerpt: The impetus for the series Twin Peaks was the mystery of who killed Laura Palmer. During the filming of a scene in the pilot, “Northwest Passage”, … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 21"

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Covenant Minute 21

In which I discuss meteoric cadavers, ponder the place for religion in the future, and learn the term “cybernetic can” from Alan Dean Foster.  Citations If an astronaut died in space, would he decompose? (no bacteria but what about radiation?). (2007, December 11). UCSB Science Line. https://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=1692 Phobos – An alien: Covenant story | official … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 20"

Covenant Minute 20

In which I discuss Jed Kurzel, the capabilities of AI in the role of emotional support, and the dangers of having a caregiver that is too agreeable.  Citations Barkan, J. (2017, May 5). Exclusive: Jed Kurzel on the music of Alien: Covenant. Dread Central. https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/226920/exclusive-jed-kurzel-music-alien-covenant/ Delia Derbyshire – Pot AU feu (1968) [Video]. (2012, September 1). … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 19"

Covenant Minute 19

In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Duncan Shields and we discuss Ridley Scott’s ego, future relationships with AI, and the importance of format and structure for effective storytelling, maybe the Alien prequels should have been a TV series?

Covenant Minute 18

In which Duncan (of Tronologically Speaking) and I discuss whaliens, good directors getting away with bad behaviour, and I deliver my very best David Lynch impression. 

Covenant Minute 17

In which I am joined by Duncan Shields of Tronologically Speaking to explore our bottomless contempt for Ridley Scott, as well as discuss the belligerence and incompetence of his characters. Find Duncan here: https://www.tronologicallyspeaking.com/

Covenant Minute 16

In which I discuss the inspirations for Walter, the ELIZA effect, and anticipating dangers from space. Citations Hall, D. (2019, December 10). The ELIZA effect. 99% Invisible. https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-eliza-effect/ Veritasium. (2020, November 30). These are the asteroids to worry about [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/4Wrc4fHSCpw

Covenant Minute 15

In which I discuss Oram, Ridley Scott’s cinematography,  and compare this scene between film, book and script.

Covenant Minute 14

Join Clara of Studio Yutani and I as we dissect every iteration of Alien 3 in an attempt to find a version of the film that might have been as well received as its predecessors. Citations:https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/disney-reportedly-rebooting-alien-ripley/

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In which I discuss the ways we remember the dead across cultures, and how reflections, photographs and videos have changed the way we perceive ourselves, other people and time itself. Citations Duffy, C. (2021, January 27). Microsoft patented a chatbot that would let you talk to dead people. It was too disturbing for production. CNN. … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 13"

Covenant Minute 13

In which I discuss the importance of supporting characters, the benefits of viewing nature, and just what the hell is a Covenant anyway? Citations Craig, J., & Prescott, S. L. (n.d.). Here’s why a walk in the woods or a dip in the ocean is so great for your health. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-a-walk-in-the-woods-or-a-dip-in-the-ocean-is-so-great-for-your-health Johanson, M. (2020, October 6). How ‘biophilic’ … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 12"

Covenant Minute 12

In a special bonus episode Simon Haynes of 60 Seconds to Comply and I review Paul W S Anderson’s seminal classic, Alien vs Predator Theme song: Alien vs Predator Rap- Team Headkick

Covenant Minute: Alien vs Predator Special

In which I do a deep dive into surnames. Citations Glaser, L. (2018, July 2). When last comes first: The gender bias of names. Cornell Chronicle. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/07/when-last-comes-first-gender-bias-names Oram name meaning, family history, family crest & coats of arms. (n.d.). HouseOfNames. https://www.houseofnames.com/oram-family-crest Scott, T. (2020, August 24). Which Is “Bouba”, and Which Is “Kiki”? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1TDIAObsqcs

Covenant Minute 11

In which I discuss Craig Green’s costumes, anti-gravity and read from the novelisation.

Covenant Minute 10

In which I talk about babies, generation starships, and neutrinos. Citations Crowl, A., Hunt, J., & Hein, A. M. (2012). Embryo Space Colonisation to Overcome the Interstellar Time Distance Bottleneck. JBIS, (65), 283-285. https://www.jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2012.65.283 Edwards, L. (2010, January 21). Humans were once an endangered species. Phys.org – News and Articles on Science and Technology. https://phys.org/news/2010-01-humans-endangered-species.html Morber, J. (2017, April 26). Should … Continue reading "Covenant Minute 09"

Covenant Minute 09

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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