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Alien

The Xenomorph returns in new 'Alien: Covenant' trailer

New ‘Alien: Covenant’ trailer brings back the Xenomorphs

by Michael Sheridan

It’s back. Fans of the Alien film series, disappointed by how the Prometheus prequel failed to return, likely won’t have to worry about it for this prequel sequel. A new trailer for the Ridley Scott epic was released, and it’s … Read more

Katherine Waterston talks Ridley Scott and ‘Alien Covenant’

by Michael Sheridan
Alien: Resurrection

Film treatment & the process of ‘Alien: Resurrection’

by Edgar Njari

How the fourth and final Alien film was processed to achieve a unique and rich look that helped set the film apart from the rest.

'Aliens'

The color of special effects & ‘Aliens’

by Edgar Njari

How the creators of Aliens used the magic of solid colors to develop some of the outstanding special effects in this sci-fi sequel.

Alien

Making the old new again

by Edgar Njari

An examination of the process that brought the sci-fi classic Alien back to life for the release of the films directors cut.

'Alien 3'

‘Alien 3’ has loads of style, but a storyline that got bastardized in production

by Michael Sheridan

Although not the follow-up to Aliens that it should have been this film does have some merit. And that merit came in the form of its director David Fincher.

'Aliens'

‘Aliens’ echoes the original and set the standard for movie sequels

by Michael Sheridan

If Alien was considered a classic of horror James Camerons Aliens was pure action and adventure. Although it still held elements of horror Aliens offered up a action heavy film.

'Alien'

With ‘Alien’ Ridley Scott turned horror and science fiction on its head

by Michael Sheridan

I first saw Alien when I was a young child. It was on television late one night. I dont recall being particularly scared but I did enjoy the film. It was exciting with cool special effects — for the time — and a great creature.

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