As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer – Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3, Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien 3 (1992) in light of the film’s 30th anniversary, with topics including the film’s thematic message regarding how we grapple with our own mortality, why the deaths of Hicks and Newt are unforgivable for so many fans, what other films can learn from Alien 3, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Alien 3 abound in this panel discussion!)

Cast members: Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer – Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3, Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)

This month’s sponsor: Brett Weldele, Greg Smith, and Travis Webb are back with Starlite Issue 5! Everyone’s favorite stark-raving mad teenage superheroes are back in action, battling trans-dimensional spired wizards and space pirate cats! The Kickstarter campaign will launch at the end of June. Updates and previous issues can be found on overcastcomicbooks.com.

The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock

The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill

Episode Photo by: Bryant Dillon

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