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Courtney Coulson

Covenant Minute

A weekly TV, Film and Society podcast
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Covenant Minute

Courtney Coulson

Covenant Minute

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Covenant Minute

Courtney Coulson

Covenant Minute

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In which Greg Klein of the Airwolf Years and I discuss nostalgia, aesthetics and robot voices. Find Greg here: https://ciampaklein.com/ CitationsActivist Post. (2015, October 26). Why is wheat such a problem in the modern diet? https://www.acti
In which I am joined again by Curtis of Time Bandits Minute to space suits, android actors and guns. Find Curtis here: https://www.facebook.com/TimeBanditsMinute
In which I am joined by Curtis Bloes of Time Bandits Minute to discuss novelisations, and just what exactly is a “sound”? Find Curtis here: https://www.facebook.com/TimeBanditsMinute Citations  Spoiler study enjoyment. (2011, August 11). The Ma
Happy Alien Day 2022, and happy ten year anniversary to Prometheus. Enjoy my audio commentary for the film in which I gush about how beautiful it is, continually compare it to 2001: A Space Odyssey,  go on a surprisingly personal journey with t
Happy Alien Day 2022, and happy ten year anniversary to Prometheus. Enjoy my audio commentary for the film in which I gush about how beautiful it is, continually compare it to 2001: A Space Odyssey,  go on a surprisingly personal journey with t
In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Mike Jozic, and we discuss Oram as fandom surrogate, Juicy Smolyay’s IRL hijinks and movie marketing materials. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://fycshow.libsyn.com/
In which Mike and I discuss the division of crew, the pitfalls of slavish devotion to canon, and take a real close look at the design of the Covenant. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://www.facebook.com/fycshow/
In which I am joined by Mike Jozic who heroically carries me through some of Covenant’s most boring minutes and drops some unique readings of Covenant. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://www.facebook.com/fycshow/
In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by James of Newsies Minute to discuss the difficulty of not letting political debates become personal, the exploration of faith in the Alien prequels, and whether or not deviating from the path i
In which James and I discuss divine providence, executive dysfunction, and Waiting for Space-Godot.  Find James here: https://twitter.com/NewsiesMinute And: https://twitter.com/UnabashedJames/   
In which I am joined by James of the Newsies Minute and we get existential about how truly big space is, and how scary it would be to get lost in it.  Find James here: https://twitter.com/NewsiesMinute
In which I am joined for the last time (for now) by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss big fancy words, robot grudge matches, and  I try to record while some asshole is mowing the lawns.  Find Rob at https://thegreatescapeminute.com
In which I am joined again by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss interstellar communication, alien languages, and our old favourite subject, robotics. Citations Nobahkt, A. (2016, June 4). All planet sounds from space (In our solar
In which I am joined by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss how futuristic technology in science fiction isn’t so futuristic anymore, spooky hidden details, and do Engineers see in sound? Find Rob at the Great Escape Minute, he’s doi
In which I get biblical, and interrogate a few cultural biases in culture and fashion. Citations Bible gateway passage: 1 Corinthians 11-14 – New international version. (n.d.). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Cor
In which I discuss religion, logical fallacies, and the ever changing cultural tastes in music. Citations Dunham, Duwayne (2002). “Northwest Passage” audio commentary (DVD). Universal Home Entertainment. Relevant excerpt: The impetus for the se
In which I discuss meteoric cadavers, ponder the place for religion in the future, and learn the term “cybernetic can” from Alan Dean Foster.  Citations If an astronaut died in space, would he decompose? (no bacteria but what about radiation?).
In which I discuss Jed Kurzel, the capabilities of AI in the role of emotional support, and the dangers of having a caregiver that is too agreeable.  Citations Barkan, J. (2017, May 5). Exclusive: Jed Kurzel on the music of Alien: Covenant. Dre
In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Duncan Shields and we discuss Ridley Scott’s ego, future relationships with AI, and the importance of format and structure for effective storytelling, maybe the Alien prequels should have been
In which Duncan (of Tronologically Speaking) and I discuss whaliens, good directors getting away with bad behaviour, and I deliver my very best David Lynch impression. 
In which I am joined by Duncan Shields of Tronologically Speaking to explore our bottomless contempt for Ridley Scott, as well as discuss the belligerence and incompetence of his characters. Find Duncan here: https://www.tronologicallyspeaking.
In which I discuss the inspirations for Walter, the ELIZA effect, and anticipating dangers from space. Citations Hall, D. (2019, December 10). The ELIZA effect. 99% Invisible. https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-eliza-effect/ Veritasium.
In which I discuss Oram, Ridley Scott’s cinematography,  and compare this scene between film, book and script.
Join Clara of Studio Yutani and I as we dissect every iteration of Alien 3 in an attempt to find a version of the film that might have been as well received as its predecessors. Citations:https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/disney-reportedly-re
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