The Cinedicate's Armand joins the crew of WSTR Galactic Public Access as they dive deep into the out-of-this-world discussion about the 45th anniversary of "Alien." Along with anecdotes about George Lucas, computer memory mishaps, and the eerie allure of sci-fi classics, this episode is a blend of nostalgia, film analysis, and entertaining banter. Prepare for a cosmic journey through cinematic history that's as thrilling as facing off against a xenomorph. What to expect from the episode: - Discussion about the use of practical effects in classic sci-fi movies like "Alien" and "Star Wars" - Insights into the impact of George Lucas and the development of visual effects in filmmaking - Exploration of strong female characters and atmospheric storytelling in the Alien franchise Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction from The Cinedicate 00:56 Sci-Fi genre legitimization through Star Wars’ success. 11:43 Pacing builds tension in Alien. 13:53 Lucas revolutionized sci-fi with lived-in universe aesthetic. 20:48 Suspenseful ship noises reveal lurking alien threat. 24:57 Exploration leads to an encounter with the unknown. 31:01 Alien and Psycho cinematic parallels. 37:19 Alien’s transformation into a sleek, feminine predator. 41:20 Ripley becomes the final girl in “Alien.” 44:27 Scarlett Johansson in “Under the Skin” captivates. 52:21 Doom’s sound and lighting tricks impressed gamers. 56:31 Car Museum reveals unexpected detail from Alien. 01:01:01 Alien masterfully creates suspense and anticipation. 01:08:14 Darth Jar Jar Binks. 01:13:08 John Knoll: Key figure in “Phantom Menace” effects. 01:20:31 George is unafraid of big projects and pushing boundaries. 01:26:01 Three Body Problem led to D.B. Weiss & Benioff’s firing from Lucasfilm. 01:29:31 WSTR Outro. ---------- Listen to Todd & Heather on their podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access. ---------- The Cinedicate on Instagram The Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.