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We discuss references, re-used dialogue, world-building, the polarizing Offspring and plenty more!
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Like, this is the first time I've seen the Newborn's dick get called an egg deposition organ. And, as you were trying to point out its hermaphroditism, you would not want to refer to two sets of female-specific organs, for obvious reasons.
Don't blame me. It was their logic.
I didn't say it was anything but hearsay. I was simply ruminating the potential that it could suggest that and put that particular strain of naysaying to bed.
(I have never read anything that indicates Scott disliked what Cameron did. The fact they nearly collaborated on a new film at one point suggests to me the exact opposite.)
Yes! because Scott is a producer, and it is clear as day his fingerprints/inputs are all over the creative tail end of Romulus. If he did indeed have a problem with J.C.'s take, he wouldn't include elements that strongly hint at its existence. He'd push to go in the opposite direction.
An ovipositor is a female organ, good sir! What you are referring to is a cock, willy, johnson, penis, or whatever nomenclature you prefer; its root anchored to the base of the pelvis, perpetually erect, and resulting in the Newborn f**king itself 24-7.
Even for a Frenchman, it was too much.
Yeah, lots of things he mentioned I didn't even think about, but I definitely share almost identical feelings. Like we have all the right ingredients but not the recipe.
FWIW, the moment I saw that, along with all the other obvious 'Resurrection' connotations, I assumed it was a tribute to the original Newborn's design, which had a very obvious vaginal slit with a facehugger-like ovipositor slithering out of it, to visually infer hermaphroditism. It was digitally removed for the eventual film.
But the director is now on record claiming he had no clue as to how alike the concept was to the Newborn and... I'm honestly unsure whether to buy that. The similarities seem too obvious.
That's not exactly what I was referring to. There are people in the community of the belief that Scott hates the queen. Hinting at there being an egg layer, which if we are to believe the continuity of Prometheus and Covenant - were created from scratch through mad science and not laid, then this would be the first hint at the opposite being true. - againt the naysayer's point.
(This quote and others providing context can be found here.)
More on topic: Alvarez did indeed state something along those lines outright in that recent Collider interview.
Hicks and Collating stated that the weird opening on the creature was its navel.
I have to disagree as the creature had a very prominent navel. I believe the weird star shaped opening is sexual in nature.
Here's the clearest pic I could find and you can clearly see a navel above the star shaped opening.
https://i.postimg.cc/Hsx9tLFm/IMG-2782.jpg
The Alien/Aliens dont even run or stand up. Just crouch. Such a wasted opportunity 📡
And the whole Narciccus reveal is clearly not a easter egg. Worried about this Marvel Romulus prequel. The artist is standard superhero art and yh worried 📡
I actually listened to the Perfect Organism interview of Fede. Fascinating stuff. But it seems like the fan servicy stuff is more for the average moviegoer and less for the hardcore fan like us.
Brilliantly put.
e.g. for those that vaguely remember seeing Aliens twenty years ago, GAFHYB fills their hearts with glee. But not us.
The look and feel of Romulus was like a warm blanket. The sound design was top notch. Shout out the laser sound fx from the opening sampling the Big Chap's scream. The miniature and creature work were a breath of fresh air since the last two installments being more CGI heavy. Rook really wasn't a problem for me, but I could do without seeing through a monitor during the final half.
Andy was a real standout. I definitely want to see more of him in the futur. Isabella Merced is a scream queen in the making. I would have loved to see Kay make it to the end alive. Cailee Spaeny really made Rain her own character while not relying too much on Sigourney Weaver's Ripley.
The Offspring's appearance got spoiled for me hours before watching the movie because of a damn YouTube thumbnail. Still, the moment you first see the full grown Offspring on all fours, stuck with me long after the movie ended.
I first saw Romulus in 4DX and it was quite the experience. My friend, who isn't really a hardcore fan of the franchise, loved the movie.
Can't wait to see what's coming next from Fede and co.
Hicks I have to admit that the offspring's appearance stuck with me too. I kept imagining it coming up my stairs and then ducking to get into my bedroom haha. It's great that THAT moment brought back some of the horror of the first film for me.
I will say that while I really enjoyed the film part of me sides a little with xenomorphine. I feel like it could have been even MORE tense with more Xenomorph xx121 scenes. Great job again guys! I really appreciate all of the hard work you do to put these together. I'm looking forward to more Romulus deep dives. I'm surprised you guys didn't talk about the possible Ripley easter egg.
Did you hear about the blind miner who fell down the well?
My powers have doubled since the last time we've met