Episode 442 – Alien Gets Its Force Awakens

Free Beau DeMayo This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about how Disney screwed Beau DeMayo (and not in the way Beau would prefer), then they review the Xenomorph Awakens… sorry, Alien: Romulus. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Beau DeMayo: 4:04 Alien: Romulus: 13:24 News Bites Beau DeMayo’s Lawyer Accuses Disney of ‘Gaslighting’ and Planting ‘Illegal Unconscionable Items in Contracts’ After ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Fired https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/beau-demayo-disney-x-men-97-fired-response-1236109263/ Alien: Romulus (2024) Out of 10 Rain… Rain Ripley’s Darryl: 6.7/10 Brian: 7.3/10 Summary “Alien: Romulus” (2024) is a sci-fi horror film set within the iconic Alien franchise. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the movie introduces a new chapter in the series while staying true to the suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere that fans love. The story follows a group of young colonists who find themselves trapped on a remote and hostile planet. As they struggle to survive, they soon discover that they are not alone—an ancient and deadly threat is lurking in the shadows. The film focuses on themes of survival, fear, and the unknown, delivering intense and thrilling moments that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Cast Cailee Spaeny as Rain, an orphaned miner David Jonsson as Andy, an android reprogrammed by Rain’s father as her surrogate brother Archie Renaux as Tyler, Kay’s brother and Rain’s ex-boyfriend Isabela Merced as Kay, Tyler’s pregnant sister Spike Fearn as Bjorn, Tyler and Kay’s cousin who is prejudiced against androids Aileen Wu as Navarro, a pilot and Bjorn’s girlfriend Rook, an android science officer onboard the Romulus, is voiced by Daniel Betts, while his physical appearance bears the likeness of the late Ian Holm, who portrayed Ash in the original film. Trevor Newlin portrays the Xenomorph, while the human–Xenomorph hybrid (credited as the “Offspring”) is portrayed by former Romanian basketball player Robert Bobroczkyi. Crew and Production Directed by Fede Álvarez Written by Fede Álvarez Rodo Sayagues Based on Characters by Dan O’Bannon Ronald Shusett Produced by Ridley Scott Michael Pruss Walter Hill Cinematography Galo Olivares Edited by Jake Roberts Music by Benjamin Wallfisch Production Companies Scott Free Productions Brandywine Distributed by 20th Century Studios Release dates August 16, 2024 (United States) Running Time 119 minutes Budget $80 million Box Office $108.2 million* *as of recording Infamous Shirts for Naked Bodies… You’ll feel “shirty” when you buy our gear from the Flying Pork Apparel Co. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher <a href="https://itunes.apple.com