• Anatomy of An Alien Film Part Two: The Characters
    Apr 1 2025

    In this dynamic follow-up to our first installment, Perry, Andie, Patrick, and Jaime dive deep into the characters of the ALIEN films, when they soar, when they fall flat, and how the modern studio system shapes not just how movies are made, but how we experience them. This episode is spirited, unfiltered, and full of sharp insights and passionate debate.

    With Alien: Romulus now out and Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth on the horizon, there’s no better time to talk about what makes a character resonate in this universe we all love.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Alien Earth Special Look Footage Reaction Minisode
    Mar 24 2025

    In this quick-hit episode, Jaime and Holden dive into the newest glimpse of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth—a just-released clip that runs over a minute, the longest footage we've seen yet. But is it just a tease? Will we get a full trailer? And most importantly… are we convinced?

    Join us as we unpack it all.

    Enjoy!

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    17 mins
  • Interviewing Alien: Romulus Concept Artist Nick Stath - Part Two
    Mar 18 2025

    When we last had concept artist Nick Stath on Perfect Organism (way back at episode 240, released on Alien Day 2024!), we were just months from the release of Alien: Romulus. Given how intimately involved Nick was with the artistic appearance of that movie, we had to be very careful to avoid spoiling anything.

    But now we've had Romulus out and in the world for seven months (can you believe it?), and we circled back with Nick to discuss his Romulus contributions in great detail.

    Please make sure you follow Nick on IG @nick_stath so you can see just what we're talking about!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Alien Earth Teaser and Marketing Footage Reaction Roundtable
    Mar 6 2025

    The wait is over! In this electrifying episode, the Perfect Organism team dives headfirst into the newly released teaser trailer for Alien: Earth and the latest marketing footage as the countdown to Noah Hawley’s bold new series begins. From the eerie, mysterious setting to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse of what could be a brand-new Xenomorph, we break down every thrilling detail. What secrets lurk beneath the surface? What does this fresh take mean for the Alien legacy? Join us as we dissect, theorize, and speculate on what’s to come. Strap in—it’s going to be a wild ride!

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    41 mins
  • Anatomy of an Alien Film Part One: The Plot
    Feb 25 2025

    A lot of talk in fandom as of late has centered around where the Alien franchise should go next. Can we handle another film with an "airlock sequence," a countdown, a beacon, etc.? Or do audiences want something completely new and wholly inventive?

    In today's episode—the first of a two- (or maybe three- or maybe more?) part series, Jaime and Patrick discuss where the saga could go next by examining where it's come from. We're first examining this through the key plot elements in Alien films, discussing where they've become tired (and where they might be refreshed). We'll be tackling characters next, with more of the PO Team—so stay tuned!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Becoming ALIEN: Interviewing Alien Romulus Creature Performer Trevor Newlin
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode, Perry, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Alien: Romulus creature performer Trevor Newlin for a deep dive into his incredible work. From undergoing a full-body scan to stepping into a legacy pioneered by Bolaji Badejo, Trevor shares the fascinating process of bringing the film’s terrifying creature to life. He takes us behind the scenes of making a film on the scale of Alien: Romulus and how the experience has shaped his career and perspective. This was a truly fantastic conversation—Trevor isn’t just a master of his craft, he’s a storyteller at heart. You can enjoy this episode, ad-free only on Patreon.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Alien Earth Teaser Reaction Roundtable
    Jan 28 2025

    The team at Perfect Organism Podcast dives into the recently released 40-second teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth. While many expected a full trailer with actual footage from the series, what we got was something entirely different. Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Adam, and Xander share their thoughts on whether this teaser hit the mark and lived up to expectations. Though Holden couldn’t join us for this episode, he was with us in spirit!

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    56 mins
  • The Makeup Effects of Alien: Romulus
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode, Jaime, Patrick and Perry talk with Iván Pohárnok and Viktoria Stieber about their practical effect work on Alien Romulus. From working with Aileen Wu to creating the mechanism for Andy's upgrade, Ivan and Viktoria go in to wonderful detail about the rigors of working on a very practical film, the hours involved and what they're most proud of. This episode is a fantastic and detailed look behind the curtain of a film the size of Romulus. We hope you enjoy!

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    54 mins
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