ALIENS (1986) at 40: The Documentary | The Deja Review 2nd Anniversary Special

Forty years ago, a young filmmaker named James Cameron took one of the greatest horror films ever made and transformed it into one of the greatest action movies of all time.Two years ago, Mart and Trev launched The Deja Review.Now, those anniversaries collide in our biggest special episode yet.To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of The Deja Review and the 40th Anniversary of Aliens, Mart and Trev take a deep dive into the making of the legendary sci-fi action masterpiece that changed cinema forever.From the tense production at Pinewood Studios and the famous clashes between James Cameron and the British crew, to the groundbreaking creature effects by Stan Winston, the unforgettable performances of Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen and the rest of the Colonial Marines, this feature-length documentary explores how Aliens went from a risky sequel to one of the most influential films ever made.We'll uncover:The origins of the sequelThe casting of the Colonial MarinesBehind-the-scenes production storiesThe famous "Tea Trolley Mutiny"The creation of the Alien QueenDeleted scenes and alternate ideasThe film's legacy across movies, gaming and popular cultureWhy Aliens remains the gold standard for action sequels 40 years laterWhether you're a lifelong fan of LV-426 or discovering the film for the first time, this special celebration looks back at the movie that gave us pulse rifles, power loaders, facehuggers, xenomorphs, and some of the most quotable lines in movie history.Game over, man? Not even close.Join Mart and Trev as we celebrate 40 years of Aliens and 2 years of The Deja Review.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠ @LittleFoilFish ⁠Mart & TrevSubscribe to the Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview Share in the Comments. What's your favourite moment from Aliens?🚀 "Express Elevator to Hell?"👑 The Alien Queen?🤖 "Get away from her, you bitch!"💀 Hudson's meltdown?🔥 Or something else entirely?00:00 Celebrating Two Years of Deja Review01:58 Exploring the Film 'Aliens'02:57 The Impact of 'Aliens' on the Franchise05:49 Character Development and Ripley's Role09:44 Behind the Scenes: Casting and Production Challenges13:07 Design Changes and Visual Effects17:20 On-Set Dynamics and Directorial Challenges21:41 The Legacy of 'Aliens' and Its Cultural Impact30:44 Character Development and Training in Alien Films33:34 The Impact of Alien 3 on Character Arcs36:58 The Cast's Journey and Career Paths40:51 Special Editions vs. Original Releases46:39 The Evolution of Alien Technology and Effects52:57 The Future of the Alien Franchise#aliens #Aliens40 #aliensmovie #Aliens1986 #jamescameron #sigourneyweaver #billpaxton #lancehenriksen #xenomorph #alienqueen #colonialmarines #SciFiMovies #MovieDocumentary #thedejareview #podcast #moviepodcast #filmhistory #behindthescenes #martandtrev