When it comes to science fiction, there are numerous styles and flavors to choose from. That's what makes the genre so fun.

Ridley Scott's inimitable 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, expertly ratchets up the tension by not having the titular alien show up on screen until roughly an hour into the film. Following in Scott's ...

Since Ridley Scott brought the Alien franchise to life with his groundbreaking 1979 film, it has grown to become a hallmark of the sci-fi horror genre. The franchise has shaped themes such as ...

Ridley Scott's ALIEN (1979) gets a full movie breakdown and analysis by Erik Voss on The Deep Dive! Sign up to Milanote for ...

James Cameron’s 1986 film Aliens wasn’t just a smash; it set the series up for continued success. In addition to outgrossing the 1979 Ridley Scott classic, the ending gave the franchise a great place ...

James Cameron, the filmmaker behind Aliens, recently shared his blunt thoughts on why Alien 3 never worked for him, taking direct aim at the film’s most controversial creative choice. Along the way, ...

The opening scene of any good film is a promise. They hook you in, establish the world and its characters, as well as the movie’s tone, mood, and core themes. They essentially provide you with an ...

The Alien universe has grown since our last log in 2023, and Nerdist’s Adam Murray is returning from his hypersleep chamber to bring you a new and expanded version ...

Sigourney Weaver's Alien character is still one of the most beloved characters in sci-fi cinematic history, but a scene from her franchise debut shows she's just as fallible as anyone else. Ripley is ...