Episode 647 - The Alien Franchise Character Ranking

Mark and John discuss the 1992 sci-fi action film Universal Soldier. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Jean-Claude Van Damme and lots of ice, the movie focuses on what happens when the United States government creates zombie super soldiers who cost $250 million each. In this episode, they also talk about diner scenes, supermarket monologues, and Dolph Lundgren’s best performances.

Mark and John discuss the 2006 disaster film Poseidon. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and starring Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Emmy Rossum and lots of water, the movie focuses on what happens when a rogue wave wrecks a boat party. In this episode, they also talk about drowning scenes, elevator death, and Kurt Russell. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2004 sci-fi action film Alien vs. Predator. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henricksen and several beefy Yautja hunters, the movie focuses on what happens when dummy aliens attempt to battle xenomorphs (it ends badly). In this episode, they also talk about epic fights, ice time and a smokeshow of an archaeologist.Make sure to listen to the other Alien franchise episodes that Norbert and I have recorded. Alien - Episode 258Aliens - Episode 638Alien 3 - Episode 620Alien: Covenant - Episode 648Alien: Romulus - Episode 632

The Alien franchise series continues! Mark and Norbert discuss the 2017 sequel to a prequel Alien: Covenant. Directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, and lots of black goo, the movie focuses on what happens when a highly advanced synthetic android causes a lot of problems for a crew of space colonizers. In this episode, they also talk about space eggs, bad ideas, and the excellence of Michael Fassbender. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi talk about their favorite characters from the Alien franchise. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about the cool characters from Alien (1978), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien Resurrection (1997), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Prometheus (2012), Alien: Covenant (2017) and Alien: Romulus (2024). Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski discuss the 2017 film See You Up There. Directed by Albert Dupontel, and starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Laurent Lafitte, and a plethora of masks, the movie focuses on what happens when a pair of WW1 veterans decide to con people out of money. In this episode, they also talk about French cinema, Albert Dupontel, and 2017 cinema. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall finish up their Star Trek: The Next Generation movie coverage by talking about the 2002 flop Star Trek: Nemesis. Directed by Stuart Baird, and starring Patrick Stewart, Tom Hardy, and a dune buggy, the movie focuses on what happens when Captain Jean-Luc Picard realizes he has an evil clone. In this episode, they also talk about unnecessary death, mind invasion, and Star Trek villains. Enjoy!

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1995 cyberpunk action film Johnny Mnemonic. Directed by Robert Longo, and starring Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Dolph Lundgren and Jones the Dolphin, the movie focuses on a mnemonic courier who loves room service. In this episode, they also talk about cyberpunk cinema, club sandwiches, and Starship Troopers.

Mark and Niall discuss the 1998 sequel Star Trek: Insurrection. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, and starring Patrick Stewart, F. Murray Abraham and lots of cosmetic surgery, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew battle a bad admiral (AKA badmiral). In this episode, they also talk about holodecks, pimples, and metaphasic particles.  Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite scenes from 2013 action movies. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the neat action scenes in The Wolverine, Pacific Rim, The World's End, Rush, Only God Forgives, Now You See Me, Fast & Furious 6, The Grandmaster and many more cool movies. Enjoy!