Spaced Invaders (1990)

About this episode

Dustin analyzes the 1990 film Spaced Invaders, discussing its themes and cultural references.

We thought we were done knowing Jack, but this week, he seems to have reared his ugly head once again—kind of. This week, Dustin continues Killing His Darlings with the 1990 Touchstone Pictures release: Spaced Invaders. This homage to War of the Worlds, and probably Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is a fascinating bomb from the era of high concept. We talk pastiche, homage, War of the Worlds, capitalism, Jack Nicholson, and much, much more as we bring Spaced Invaders to the analysis table. Join us now!

People in this episode

Host: Dustin

Topics covered

• film analysis
• homage
• pastiche
• capitalism
• 1990s cinema

Keywords

• Spaced Invaders
• Jack Nicholson
• War of the Worlds
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• 1990 film
• film review
• pastiche
• capitalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Touchstone Pictures

Books & works: Spaced Invaders, War of the Worlds, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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