1. Introduction Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant (2017) is a continuation of the mythos he began to reshape in Prometheus (2012). While Prometheus asked metaphysical questions about creation, divinity, and the …
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Prometheus (2012): Ridley Scott’s Mythic, Cosmic Quest for Origins
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchin1. Introduction Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (2012) is a visually stunning and philosophically ambitious science fiction film that serves as a prequel—both narratively and thematically—to the Alien franchise. Rather than providing …
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Alien: Resurrection (1997): Science, Ethics, and the Continuing Saga of the Xenomorph
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAlien: Resurrection (1997), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is the fourth installment in the iconic Alien franchise. Arriving eleven years after David Fincher’s Alien³, the film represents a bold stylistic departure, …
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Alien³ (1992): Darkness, Isolation, and the Evolution of the Xenomorph Saga
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinFollowing the immense success of Aliens (1986), expectations for the next installment in the Alien franchise were astronomical. Alien³, directed by David Fincher in his feature film debut, presented a …
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Aliens (1986): A Sci-Fi Action Classic That Redefined the Genre
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinFew sequels in cinema history have matched — let alone surpassed — the impact of their predecessors. James Cameron’s Aliens (1986), the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece Alien, is …
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Alien (1979): A Cinematic Masterpiece of Science Fiction and Horror
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinFew films have had as profound an impact on cinema as Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979). Blending elements of science fiction, horror, and psychological thriller, Alien revolutionized the genre and introduced …