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Alex Fernie | Mars Attacks!

December 9, 2025 · 16 min

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Writer, director, producer, and improvisor Alex Fernie (Children's Hospital, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Convoy) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 Tim Burton film, Mars Attacks!, starring Jack Nicholson and Glenn Close. Jack Nicholson plays President Dale.

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