In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Erin Lavery to discuss one of her favorite films: Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi art house classic, Alien. This is the film that inspired the (Bechdel) test that inspired our podcast but it also contains a textbook example of the male gaze! Erin points out that Alien is basically a workplace drama and Ripley is long-suffering middle management.
We also introduce a new segment: Patronizing Bunny Rabbits. This is what we're calling it when directors feel the need to trick their actors into giving them an "honest" reaction. Is it part of the process, or just a dick move?
In the Lunchtime Poll, we reveal which members of the Nostromo crew we would make time with to blow off steam at our space job.
Paid in Puke S9E10: The Bling Ring
Paid in Puke S9E9: Saltburn
Paid in Puke 2024 Oscars Special!
Paid in Puke S9E8: The Assistant
Paid in Puke S9E7: Bottoms
Paid in Puke S9E6: May December
Paid in Puke S9E5: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Paid in Puke S9E4: Clueless
Paid in Puke S9E3: But I’m a Cheerleader
Paid in Puke S9E2: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Paid in Puke S9E1: The Truth About Cats & Dogs w/ Michael Lehmann
Paid in Puke S8E10: Batman Returns w/ Daniel Waters
Paid in Puke S8E9: The Lost Daughter
Paid in Puke S8E8: The Gift
Paid in Puke 2023 Oscars Special
Paid in Puke Special! The Pukettes Interview Ann Magnuson
Paid in Puke S8E7: Making Mr. Right
Paid in Puke S8E6: Titanic
Paid in Puke S8E5: Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
Paid in Puke S8E4: Jennifer’s Body
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