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Collateral Cinema

@ccinemapodcast.bsky.social

#NowWatching on #YouTube: Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Alien from L.A.
#80sSciFi
#AlienFromLA
#MST3k
#MovieNight
#MovieBlueSky
(Watch along: youtu.be/8r2PyTZSQRE?...)

July 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM

vault0.bsky.social

@vault0.bsky.social

#ThisDayInFandomHistory: Alien from L.A. is a science fiction film directed by Albert Pyun and starring Kathy Ireland. The film was released on this date in 1988. #OnThisDay #AlienFromLA #KathyIreland

February 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM

SGC - Myoi Mina Reign Supreme 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@samgorc.bsky.social

My 2024 black Friday @vinegarsyndrome haul.
Can't wait for this year's 🔥
#iusedtobyfunny #HundredsOfBeavers #alienfromLA #WomenOnTheRun #myfatherisahero #phaseiv #physicalmedia

January 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Hypothetically Sound

@hysoundpodcast.bsky.social

🌟 Today in Sci-Fi: Alien From L.A. (1988) 🚀
Kathy Ireland + a secret underground Atlantis = pure '80s camp! Alien From L.A. is weird, wild fun. Have you seen this cult classic? 🌌

#AlienFromLA #80sSciFi #TodayInSciFi

February 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Schlockluster Video

@schlocklustervideo.bsky.social

On November 20, 1993, Alien From L.A. was riffed on Myster Science Theater 3000. Here’s a drawing of Kathy Ireland!
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#AlienFromLA #AlbertPyun #KathyIreland #CannonFilms #ActionMovies#MST3K #MST3KFanArt #TCMUnderground #Atlantis #LosAngeles #MovieArt #Drawing #Art #MovieHistory

Pen drawing of a young woman wearing glasses and glancing downward drawn on a floral-printed Post-It Note.

November 20, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Schlockluster Video

@schlocklustervideo.bsky.social

On November 20, 2020, Earth Girls are Easy and Alien From L.A. were screened as a double-feature on TCM Underground. Here's some original art inspired by both features!
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#TCMParty #TCMUnderground #EarthGirlsAreEasy #AlienFromLA #SciFi #SciFiComedy #Art #FanArt #CultCinema #Midnight #Movies #Drawing

Pen drawing of Jeff Goldblum as an alien chewing on a piece of celery drawn on a torn weekly planner.

Pen drawing of a woman wearing an eye patch and talking on a retro-futuristic telephone drawn on a black background.

November 20, 2024 at 11:52 AM

Ashley Thomas

@thenerdyblogger.bsky.social

From the #SciFi5 Archive: #AlienFromLA premiered on this day in 1988. This silly bit of #scifi reaches awesomely bad levels and got a new life with #MST3K. Learn more in just 5 minutes. H/T RoddenberryPod.bsky.social #nerdlyfe

Sci-Fi 5: Alien from L.A. - February 26, 1988

Alien from L.A. may have had a lot working against it when it premiered on February 26, 1988 - an inexperienced director and star, a low budget and a laughable script. It found a new audience through…

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February 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Collateral Cinema

@ccinemapodcast.bsky.social

We're watching some #LateNightMST3k as we work on our 100th Episode, and we're checking out the 80's sci-fi schlockfest Alien from L.A.; watch along at the link provided in our post, and also leave us a comment or favorite quote!
#MysteryScienceTheater3000
#AlienFromLA
#MST3k
#MovieNight

July 31, 2025 at 5:24 AM

SGC - Myoi Mina Reign Supreme 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@samgorc.bsky.social

59"25 #AlienFromLA what a delightful time away from the surface. Kathy Ireland's curiosity & naivety really carried this narrative. Great sets & props for this Atlantis. There's a lot to unpack & it's done pretty well as the new discoveries are often engaging & interesting.