It’s ‘Alien’ time. Andy & Jenna review ‘Alien: Romulus’ (1:05) a solid Fede Álvarez joint inside another ‘Alien’ sequel that mostly rips. Plus, a galaxy brained discussion of the franchise through the lens of the two films preceding ‘Romulus’ in the timeline: ‘Alien: Covenant’ (16:47) and the original ‘Alien’ (25:17). Plus, closing out the summer with ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ (39:14) and ‘Set!’ (46:30).
Movies covered in the episode:
Alien: Romulus (2024) Dir. Fede Álvarez
* Now in Theaters
Alien: Covenant (2017) Dir. Ridley Scott
* Streaming on Hulu
Alien (1979) Dir. Ridley Scott
* Streaming on Hulu
National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Dir. Harold Ramis
* Available to Rent
Set! (2021) Dir. Scott Gawlik
* Available to Rent
