Bill Paxton
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American actor and filmmaker known for roles in Aliens, Twister, Titanic, Apollo 13, and Big Love.
3 episodes featuring Bill Paxton
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Allen’s résumé meets Mahomes’ comeback test
The quarterback debate turns on whether playoff results should outweigh regular-season dominance, while Kansas City’s recovery could reshape the NFL hierarchy.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
The Rewatchables
Aliens turns sequel pressure into war-movie mastery
The episode tests whether James Cameron’s expansion of Alien’s intimate horror created an equal—or even superior—classic without sacrificing atmosphere or emotional stakes.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2h 21m
The Rewatchables
Apollo 13 turns procedural filmmaking into emotional history
The discussion explains why a 1995 space drama still feels unusually authentic, generous, and emotionally durable while confronting the loss of national ambition it quietly records.
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 58m