Alien vs Ninja (2010)

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Chris calls out his co-hosts for being distracted right before diving into the 2010 film 'Alien vs. Ninja'.

The episode opens with the hosts in their typical chaotic banter, teasing each other for being distracted before introducing the movie. Lindsay provides a humorous, rapid-fire premise summarizing the film's content. The discussion quickly shifts to the hosts' initial reactions, with Aaron expressing intense dislike and Lindsay finding enjoyment in the stunt work and costumes. A significant portion of the episode digresses into a conversation about the AVN (Adult Video News) Awards, where they joke about categories like 'Best Thrusting' and read out absurd nominated titles. The hosts then systematically review the film, noting its $600,000 budget, poor day-for-night cinematography, and lack of narrative stakes. They compare it unfavorably to 'Predator,' highlighting the absence of character development. The episode features an 'AI corner' segment where Chris shows AI-generated posters for mash-ups like 'Pizza Ninja vs. Taco Cyborg.' Rebecca leads a trivia game about Japan, covering topics like island count and train punctuality. Listener feedback is read, including a critical comment from 'DJ Paul Freeman.' The hosts decide not to ban the movie from future picks. They announce next week's film, the 1991 movie 'Time Bomb,' and discuss upcoming scheduling conflicts.

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The panel finds memorable gore in a movie whose action rarely gives them a reason to care.

Alien vs Ninja works best for the panel when the conversation has something tactile to hold onto: worms pulled from throats, a head split into openings packed with fast-growing baby aliens, and a head-ripping death capped by a crow going for the eyes.

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Why you'd press play

You want bad-movie chaos with alien worms, fast-growing baby aliens, a ripped-off head, and a crow, plus a running complaint that the fights have no stakes.

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