Alien: Romulus (2024) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien)

Just like the Xenomorph who (somehow) survived the desolation of outer space, we are back. And this time, we’re going deep! The last episode on Fede Alvarez’s space thriller was just an appetizer. This is the full meal, as promised.

Joining us to perform the Eye of the Duck treatment is franchise expert and author of BECOMING ALIEN, our old friend Sarah Welch-Larson. It’s time to answer once and for all: why does the Xenomorph gestation chrysalis have lips? Listen to find out.

Next week, we’re kicking off our new series (!!) with the 1966 Leslie H. Martinson BATMAN. Join the conversation at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

References

• Special Features
• Casting the Faces
• Constructing the World
• Inside the Xenomorph Showdown
• Alien: Covenant Commentary
• Befores & Afters #22 Production History
• The Sidney Morning Herald Ridley Scott Interview
• CinemaBlend Ridley Scott Interview
• Variety Stacey Snider Interview
• Empire Podcast Ridley Scott Interview
• Disney Confirms More Alien Films
• Fede Álvarez Confirms Hulu Alien Film
• The Hollywood Reporter Álvarez Interview
• Álvarez Reads “Xenopedia” to Stick to Canon
• Variety Álvarez Interview
• Inside Film Podcast Álvarez Interview
• Álvarez Confirms The Last of Us: Part II Influence
• Stan Winston School Practical Effects Breakdown
• Classical Music Benjamin Wallfisch Interview
• Art of the Cut Jake Roberts Interview
• Art of VFX Eric Barba Interview
• Movie Makers News Production History

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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