Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
TV & Film
Jerry Goldsmith's remarkable score for Alien is an achievement for the ages—but why? What makes it so beautifully suited to this film? Why was Goldsmith—who wasn't Scott's first choice—the only composer who could've pulled this masterpiece off?
In this extraordinarily deep dive, Jaime and Patrick look at Goldsmith's life, career, and musical style. And using Patrick's background as a professional composer—and Jaime's encyclopedic knowledge of film scores—they analyze the score on a deeply technical level, too.
This was one of the most enjoyable recording sessions to date. We hope you enjoy the ride as much as we did!
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Crossover Episode: Reviewing the First Three Episodes of Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves
145 // A Galaxy of Fans: Evolutions and Revolutions in Alien Fandom (Open Her Eyes: The Journey to Prometheus Part Five)
144 // Alien: The Original Screenplay - An Interview with Cristiano Seixas, Writer
143 // Nihilism (In Defense of Alien 3 Part Eight)
142 // A Goddamn Town Meeting: Debating Prometheus (Open Her Eyes: The Journey to Prometheus Part Four)
UPRISING: Rebellions In Film
141 // You Have My Sympathies: Ash, Artificial Intelligence on Film, and the Legacy of Sir Ian Holm (The Forbidden Planet Part 10)
140 // A Changed Universe: Alien Enters the Marvel Empire
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: The Elephant Man
139 // The Return of Ripley - Or Not
138 // Defending Ridley Scott (Open Her Eyes: The Journey To Prometheus Part Three)
BONUS EPISODE // Frame Rate: Dune
137 // Paradise Lost: Alien After Covenant - A Roundtable Discussion
136 // Small Beginnings: An Interview with Charles de Lauzirika (Open Her Eyes: The Journey to Prometheus Part Two)
135 // Alien Day 2020 - ICC Quarantine Edition: Live Episode Coverage
ALIEN DAY 2020: 134 // Feel the Weight: A Perfect Organism Aliens Commentary Track
ALIEN DAY 2020: Alien vs. Predator (2004) Commentary Track (Shit Show Bonus Episode)
BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: There Will Be Blood (2007)
133 // The Only Real Thing Is Now : Dystopia - An Illusion of Importance (Part Two)
132 // The Only Real Thing Is Now: Dystopia - An Illusion of Importance (Part One)
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