It’s ‘Alien’ time. Andy & Jenna review ‘Alien: Romulus’ (1:05) a solid Fede Álvarez joint inside another ‘Alien’ sequel that mostly rips. Plus, a galaxy brained discussion of the franchise through the lens of the two films preceding ‘Romulus’ in the timeline: ‘Alien: Covenant’ (16:47) and the original ‘Alien’ (25:17). Plus, closing out the summer with ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ (39:14) and ‘Set!’ (46:30).
Movies covered in the episode:
Alien: Romulus (2024) Dir. Fede Álvarez
Now in Theaters
Alien: Covenant (2017) Dir. Ridley Scott
Streaming on Hulu
Alien (1979) Dir. Ridley Scott
Streaming on Hulu
National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Dir. Harold Ramis
Available to Rent
Set! (2021) Dir. Scott Gawlik
Available to Rent
National Lampoon's 'Alien' Vacation