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Alien Nation (1988) Isn't Really a Sci-Fi Movie… Is It?
Alien Nation (1988) Isn't Really a Sci-Fi Movie… Is It?
We went back to 1988 to revisit a movie we remembered as science fiction.
And we came away asking:
Is Alien Nation actually a science-fiction movie?
On this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we revisit Alien Nation, starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin—a film about an alien population trying to build a new life on Earth after escaping slavery.
There's a lot here that still works.
The relationship between Sykes and George. The film's exploration of prejudice and assimilation. The idea of an entire displaced population trying to find…
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