Aliens

Aliens

From The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis by The Four Finger Discount Network.

August 18, 2026 · 30 min

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Leonard and Guy celebrate the 40th anniversary of James Cameron's Aliens by discussing its impact and legacy.

Leonard and Guy mostly come at night… mostly. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, they revisit James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel Aliens . The pair discuss Leonard’s original reaction to the film in 1986, its lasting influence on female action heroes, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ellen Ripley and Cameron’s famously chaotic approach to filmmaking. Grab your pulse rifle and check those corners...it’s time to return to LV-426! Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhD Official Website - themovieguidepodcast.com Order Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNP Order Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-Menus CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.au Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- Talking Seinfeld…

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