Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of James Cameron's ALIENS With Pop Jedi Episode 23!

Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of James Cameron's ALIENS With Pop Jedi Episode 23!

Join Rob Dilauro, JennaSayWhat, and DiMarie as Pop Jedi celebrates the 35th anniversary of James Cameron's Aliens, which is considered one of the best sci-fi horror/action films of all-time!

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By NateBest - Jul 27, 2021 03:07 PM EST
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This week, Pop Jedi journies to LV-426 in honor of the 35th Anniversary of one of the greatest sci-fi horror/action films of all-time with episode 23. 

1986's Aliens, the sequel to Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien, launched James Cameron and producer Gale Ann Hurd into the public spotlight, not to mention making Sigourney Weaver an A-list star and cementing Ellen Ripley as one of the most iconic and important heroines in any major franchise.

After 40 years, the Xenomorph is one of the most marketable alien designs ever created, and Aliens fans can still be found quoting characters and lines from the heart-pounding film ("Game over man!" is a personal favorite).

Join hosts Rob DiLauro, JennaSayWhat, and Di Marie as they discuss the Aliens in this week's video episode below. 

Join the Pop Jedi crew next week as they analyze Harley Quinn and join the battlefield with The Suicide Squad! New half hour Pop Jedi videos land every Tuesday on the official CBM YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/comicbookmovie), so hit the subscribe button and notification/alert bell so that you don't miss an episode!

Upcoming Pop Jedi Episodes:

  • A Celebration of Harley Quinn
  • The Suicide Squad (2021) Review

What did you think of Aliens? How do you think the film holds up after 35 years? Sound off in the comments below!

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Godzillakartttt
Godzillakartttt - 7/27/2021, 3:28 PM
Aliens is such a great movie. I think one reason it succeeded was that it did not try to copy the formula of the original, instead going to a totally different genre. The first Alien, in my opinion one of the best movies ever made, was a dark, art house horror film with a strong subtext of social commentary.

Aliens, by contrast, was an action movie first and foremost, with some pop horror for flavor. Both are great movies. Both stand on their own legs.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/27/2021, 3:30 PM
Great movie from a time when movies had strong female leads that were likeable,had flaws and could kick ass.

Take note Rey and Captain Marvel.
Whaley87
Whaley87 - 7/28/2021, 12:41 AM
@marvel72 - Can you name any others from that time? Sarah Connor, Ripley...
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/28/2021, 5:46 AM
@Whaley87 - Princess Leia,Karen Allen from Raiders Of The Lost,Grace Jones in Conan The Destroyer.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 7/27/2021, 3:34 PM
Godzillakartttt
Godzillakartttt - 7/27/2021, 3:36 PM
@Reeds2Much - That first movie is entirely about rape. It's so well done.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/28/2021, 12:49 AM
@Reeds2Much - I laughed at the "I doubt that, but go on" part.

But yeah, thats a good point
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 7/27/2021, 7:05 PM
Nice! I know what I’m rewatching tonight. 👍🙌
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/28/2021, 12:51 AM
Since the first one and this are both on Star, I've been meaning to check it out. Didn't know they were already that old.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/28/2021, 8:45 AM
@bkmeijer - You've never seen Alien or Aliens? Do it right away,you won't regret it.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/28/2021, 8:51 AM
@marvel72 - yeah they're already on the list. Just as the first and second Die Hard movies. I'll put my Disney+ subscription to use next week
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/28/2021, 1:49 PM
@bkmeijer - I recommend The Thing as well,classic.

Die Hard is better than Die Hard 2 but it is still good.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/28/2021, 2:50 PM
@marvel72 - truth be told, I haven't seen The Thing either. A lot of the classics from there era neither.

Take no shame in it though, I'll eventually get around to it.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/29/2021, 5:55 AM
@bkmeijer - There is movies I haven't seen Wizard Of Oz,The Shawshank Redemption.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 7/29/2021, 6:15 AM
@marvel72 - I was planning on watching The Shawshank Redemption a while back on Netflix, on the day I found out it was removed that day. That sucked
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