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Episode 17: Alien (1979) vs Aliens (1986) - Which One's Better?

Episode 17: Alien (1979) vs Aliens (1986) - Which One's Better?

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 🎙️ Welcome back to Do You Even Binge?

This week, we binge the sci-fi classics Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), breaking down what makes each film iconic and how they changed the landscape of sci-fi and action movies.

Main Topic:

Alien (1979) – Written and directed by Ridley Scott. We explore the crew of a commercial starship who discover a nest of alien eggs, leading to one of the most terrifying sci-fi monsters ever created. Saul Bass’ opening credits set the tone for suspense, realism, and a confined, tense atmosphere that keeps you on edge. Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) emerges as the lone survivor, showcasing courage and ingenuity.

Aliens (1986) – Written and directed by James Cameron. Ripley returns after 57 years to a colony now overrun by xenomorphs. Joined by a crew of marines, she must confront the alien threat again. The film introduces intense action sequences, Laurence Fishburne as the Bowery King, and even more focus on weaponry, creating a relentless, high-stakes environment.

Highlights:
  • Trailers and iconic clips from both films
  • Saul Bass’ legendary opening sequence for Alien
  • Ripley’s evolution as a strong female lead
  • Cameronverse connections: 3 actors from Aliens also appear in the Terminator franchise
  • Key action scenes, including the infamous chestburster and loader fights
  • Family Guy parody and other pop culture references
Stick around as we analyze crew dynamics, iconic sequences, and why these movies remain landmarks in sci-fi cinema decades later. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of...

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Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You,” “Translate This,” and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones,” his recurring appearances on Netflix’s Gentefied, NBC’s Superstore, and Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, as well as winning Last Comic Standing (2010). Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows across the country.SEO Tags: John Wick, John Wick movies, Keanu Reeves, John Wick kill count, action movies, hitman movies, Continental hotel, Bowery King, Laurence Fishburne, Squishy the dog, Sisu movie, Finnish action film, revenge films, martial arts, gun fights, action movie podcast, binge podcast, pop culture
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