I cautiously awaited the year 1997 as this film predicted Global destruction via Artificial Intelligence takeover. That’s right I watched:
Tag: Alien
29- “*batteries not included” #52PickUp
The 80s were rife with feel good movies with out-of-this-world characters, and this film is no exception:
12- Racial Diversity in Films
The guys at Not Quite Hollywood (three white men), try to get shut down already as the topic of race in films continues! This week, we discuss–
August– Black-oriented Roles for Actors (Starts at 00:00)
John– Racially Alternative Casting (17:45)
Jamie– If aliens came to Earth, how would we be racist towards them? (31:35)
Each odd-numbered episode we talk specific films, and each even-numbered episode we discuss topics regarding Hollywood and the things we’re passionate about (either way).
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-Jamie (@GuyOnAWire)
9- Learn From Where We Stole Our Name!
It’s all out on the table this episode folks. John comes up with an idea for a Fourth Austin Powers film, August cheats and does two films, and Jamie learns where we stole our podcast name from! All this and more for today we each discuss:
Jamie- Austin Powers (Starts at 00:00)
August cheats and does TWO! Faust (17:54) and Alien (23:37)
John- Not Quite Hollywood (34:56)
SPOILERS for each film, FYI!
Each odd-numbered episode we talk specific films, and each even-numbered episode we discuss topics regarding Hollywood and the things we’re passionate about (either way).
Listen here.
Download us on iTunes Tuesdays AND Thursdays! Subscribe and comment below to join the conversation!
Do you have questions, suggested movies, or topics for us to discuss? E-mail us at NotQuitePod@gmail.com
Visit Jamie’s blog at GuyOnAWire.
-Jamie (@GuyOnAWire)
Protected: My Cancer Story Ch. 6 “The Chemo Fallout”
11- Predator #52PickUp
“Get to da choppa!” This week’s #52PickUp goes Commando as I take a look back at the 1987 Action/Sci-fi:
10- “Men in Black” #52PickUp
In my first blockbuster #52PickUp, I explore the wild world of a secret government branch that patrols alien activity on Earth; naturally I’m talking about:
Men in White. Okay, so not yet. Maybe later. I AM referring to the 1997 classic:Read More »
4- “Spaceballs” #52PickUp
UPDATE!
Just got wind of a potential sequel! Click here to learn more.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS–
In this week’s #52PickUp, I delve into the wild world of Mel Brooks with the 1987 comedy classic, Spaceballs.
“Not Alone, Only Lonely” -io9 Concept Art Writing Prompt
I stumbled across a wonderful writing exercise in which I encourage all of you fellow writers to participate. io9.com has a recurring segment called Concept Art Writing Prompt where they post a user-submitted piece of art and encourage writers to contribute their own backstory to the piece.
This week’s piece was entitled “Not Alone” by Francesco Corvino. Be sure to follow his gorgeous work here.
And without further ado, here is my submission entitled: “Not Alone, Only Lonely”
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