We watched our first movie and set the bar way, way too high. Alien has it all: anti-capitalistic overtones, sensible protagonists, soft-butch heartthrob Ripley, a plot twist Jaime did NOT clock, and lots and lots of Penis Stuff. A true delight. Find out what Eric learned watching 2 documentaries and what Jaime learned about watching a horror movie on purpose.
CWs for the second half: abortion, sexual content, body horror, impregnation, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Show notes:
Memory: The Origins of Alien https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Origins-Alien-Tom-Skerritt/dp/B07Y8R7MRS
The Scariest Thing About 'Alien' Is How Real It's Become, by Sady Doyle
https://gen.medium.com/the-scariest-thing-about-alien-is-how-real-it-s-become-fa2182d2207e
The Sex Toy That Lays Alien Eggs Inside You- VICE TV
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1058380467860537
Abortion Fund of Arizona: https://www.abortionfundofaz.org/
