This week we’re flashing back to June 25, 2020, when Del Roehling and I revisited one of the greatest sequels of all time — Aliens (1986).
Back then, I had just wrapped up a tough semester in my master’s program for Creative Writing, and like so many of us, I was stuck at home during lockdown. Del and I took the opportunity to dive into James Cameron’s explosive follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Alien, and we had a blast breaking it all down.
We cover:
👽 How Aliens shifted from horror to all-out action
🔥 Sigourney Weaver cementing her place as a true action hero
🎬 The unforgettable performances of Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, and more
🚀 The iconic final showdown with the Alien Queen
💬 Plus, a little 80s nostalgia, some laughs, and even a few digs at the 90s
Whether you’re a die-hard fan who’s seen Aliens 20 times, or you’re watching it for the first time, this episode will take you right back into the heart-pounding action of 1986.
🎙️ Del Roehling (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM)
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