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Podcast: The Projection Booth Podcast
Episode: Special Report: Alien Nation (1988)
Description: On this special episode weâre looking at the 1988 film from Graham Baker, Alien Nation. When an alien ship comes to America, depositing a quarter of a million ânewcomersâ who try to live out the American dream. Among them is Detective Sam Francisco (Mandy Patinkin). Heâs partnered with specist cop Matthew Skyes (James Caan). Together, the two of them solve a mystery that may jeopardize the human and newcomer relations forever.Cecil Trachenberg and Josh Stewart join Mike to discuss the film, TV show, and other similar buddy cop films. Interviews include director Baker, screenwriter Rockne S. O'Bannon, and star Peter J...