The Alien franchise is one of the most iconic and enduring in all of sci-fi cinema, even if not every entry is a classic. The original Ridley Scott movie was essentially greenlit only because the ...

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You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. More than four decades after director Ridley Scott began the "Alien" franchise with the classic 1979 ...

A supply spaceship is drawn to a deserted planet by a mysterious signal. Upon arrival, the crew soon encounters alien beings that appear not only menacing, but are also utterly deadly. The struggle ...

"In space no one can hear you scream." Don't miss this. 20th Century Studios has confirmed a re-release of the classic original Alien movie in theaters next week. Ridley Scott's Alien from 1979 will ...

Assessing the merits of an “Alien” film requires some unique and sometimes very personal calculus. Even given the equal and undeniable artistic and commercial ...

Alien: Romulus is the latest installment of the Alien movie franchise, and all throughout the film’s marketing it’s been clear that the franchise lore heavily influences this new installment. Director ...

The seven-person crew of the USCSS Nostromo — including Captain Arthur Dallas, Executive Office Thomas Kane, Warrant Officer Ellen Ripley, Navigator Joan Lambert, Science Officer Ash, and Engineers ...

With “Alien: Romulus” hitting theaters, the 45-year-old series is getting a new jolt of life. How does the latest film stack up against its predecessors? By Elisabeth Vincentelli Just like the space ...