Philosophy In Film - 088 - Alien: Romulus

Episode 88: Alien: Romulus


Shaking up the release schedule with Episode 88 of Philosophy in
Film, the gang boards the hauntingly dark Alien: Romulus, the
latest installment in the storied sci-fi horror franchise.
Returning to the series’ roots, this new chapter explores themes
of survival, creation, and the horrifying unknown. Craig starts
the countdown with Producer’s Notes (6:54), setting the stage for
Alain’s Beauclair Synopsis (17:12), which pieces together the
film’s gripping narrative. Chris navigates the depths of terror
and existential inquiry in Philosopher’s Corner (43:35), while
the Round Table Discussion (53:29) tackles the movie’s tension,
terror, and timeless reflections on humanity's fragility in the
face of cosmic horror. The ship’s log concludes with Reviews
(1:37:01), breaking down the film’s impact, and Mailbag
(1:54:56), featuring your transmissions from deep space. As
always, we delve into the philosophical and non-philosophical
elements that made Alien: Romulus a spine-chilling voyage into
the unknown.


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