Episode 154: Twisters & Alien: Romulus

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're talking about two movies with deep connections to older films we love. First up is Twisters, Lee Isaac Chung's sequel to the 1990s classic that Matthew adores, and then Alien: Romulus, the Fede Álvarez-directed mid-quel film that takes place immediately between the two classic films Alien and Aliens. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus episode is live for Patrons! Remember, if you subscribe to the Patreon you get a new weekly bonus episode. This week, we spoke about movies we came to love over time, and then some of our favourite up-and-coming actors. Patronage starts at just $2 CAD/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-18th-that-110358777 EPISODE HOMEPAGE: This week's episode homepage has our star ratings as well as JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can digitally buy, rent, or stream each of this weeks films. The links update based on where you are and the films availability so if one isn't there, simply check back. Case in point, Twisters is available on demand now, and Alien: Romulus won't be for several weeks at least but will show up when it is. . Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/08/podcast-twisters-alien-romulus/ SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson CONNECT WITH US: Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.