Alien Isolation is a game that captures the essence of Alien in profound ways. But does it stick too close to the film that inspired it? Is Amanda Ripley's story too similar to that of her mother? Spoiler alert: the answer is no. But on this episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and guest CP have a hell of a time coming around to that conclusion. For more on CP and his amazing work on the beloved series Columbo, visit columbophile.com. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to jo ..read more

IT’S HERE! The very first official teaser for Alien: Romulus is live and we are here to talk about it!! This is a raw, unedited episode so bear with us a bit—we wanted to get this out to you all immediately. On this reaction roundtable, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and returning guest Adam Ezekiel break down every single frame of this thing. No spoilers, just gleeful analysis of all the scary shit Fede and Co. unleashed upon us all today. Watch the teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTNMt84KT0k // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our othe ..read more

In this brief news update, Patrick, Christian & Jaime convene to discuss the podcast's stance on spoilers, and our practices going forward. A glut of Romulus spoilers have been leaked in the past day or so and there's a lot of talk around the details of those leaks. Please join us as we spoilers within the context of fandom and the excitement of a new Alien movie on the way.    // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed ..read more

Ten years have passed since Alien: Isolation first terrified and enthralled us back in 2014. Over the course of this decade, we've seen Isolation go from sleeper hit to something absolutely iconic—not just in Alien fandom, but in video game history. We are celebrating ten years of this amazing game with a full anniversary series we'll be releasing throughout the year. To kick things off, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and Perry reflect on the legacy of this landmark entry in the Alien saga. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, p ..read more

Depending on whom you ask, Alien 3 is either the moment the Alien franchise went off the rails or the moment it found its poetry. For many of us, it's both of these things at the same time. But what if it hadn't been made? What if James Cameron had returned to make a more direct sequel to Aliens? Or what if William Gibson's film had made it to the screen? Or what if something entirely new—and even MORE out-there—happened instead? On this roundtable, the whole PO team ponders these questions—and serves up some of their own ideas for what we might've gotten had Alien 3 not made its way to screen ..read more

Aliens: Dark Descent takes some wild narrative risks—and the consensus among fans seems to be those risks paid off. In this interview, Christian and Patrick talk to Tindalos Narrative Designer and Writer Thibault Claudel about his time on the project. We gain some great insights into 20th Century's handling of the IP and how it's changed somewhat since the Disney Era began a few years ago (hint: it's not what you might expect!), and we learn a ton about the process of putting a game like this together.  Follow Thibault on Twitter/X @Republ33k! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganis ..read more

** For more content like this, join our Patreon at patreon.com/perfectorganism ** 2023 was quite a year at the movies. "Barbenheimer" became a cultural phenomenon. Marvel lost its mojo. And a ten million-dollar subtitled Godzilla movie became the most successful live-action Japanese film in US history.  But Godzilla Minus One is so, so much more than just a box office success story. It's a deeply human tale that feels urgently suited to our time in world history. It manages to be both terrifying and profoundly moving, with unforgettable performances, a rigorous attention to detail, and on ..read more

In this short and sweet update, Jaime, Patrick & Christian reconvene to discuss Noah Hawley's latest comments on his forthcoming Alien series and the wider implications for the IP and the lore.    Perfect Organism will be back to regular content releases on January 30th. Stay tuned for more.    // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please ..read more

What if Aliens was never made? That's the question that starts off our final episode and roundtable of the year. Join the entire team at Perfect Organism Podcast as we sit down to talk about the future of Alien if Aliens had never been made. Believe us when we say, this was a challenging topic. James Cameron's Aliens is the defining film of the Alien saga, so coming up with ideas about what a future story could look like was a bit of an adventure. We hope you all enjoy this episode and thank you so much for supporting us throughout the years. We look forward to returning in 2024 with a continu ..read more

Mario Benvenuto, the maker behind the popular Wired_Workshop YouTube channel, managed to pull off what many Alien fans would consider a dream project: an Alien-themed escape room. Full of detail, Easter Eggs, and electronic wizardry, his escape room was a love letter to a franchise he loves dearly. Mario is also a Patron, and has helped out with some prop making on our upcoming Alien Day 2024 film! In this wide-ranging (and hilarious) episode, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and Mario discuss how the escape room came together, and end up having a much larger conversation about props in th ..read more