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| | Some films are made with the intention of starting a franchise, others evolve into one after a surprise box office success and lucrative sequels. Alien (1979) falls into the latter category. A mid-budget science fiction horror film that was well crafted and then benefited immensely by being released at just the right time. Sadly, many franchises become derailed and enter into a death spiral due to competing artistic visions, cynical studio politics and cinematic ignorance. This has certainly afflicted al...
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| | Alien: Romulus: I liked it and it worked, except for the bits that didn't, three stars. Mark it down to two point five stars for the surprise cast member. More? Okay strap in. Spoilers ahead. (BTW I did one of these for Prometheus too.) Facehuggers... why'd it have to be facehuggers? Right about the middle of
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| | In an era when the movie industry is growing more and more reliant on established IP, it's great to see a franchise film really show its worth beyond just making money. Don't get me wrong, "Alien: Romulus" is tracking towards a strong opening weekend at the box office. But what's more exciting is seeing director...
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| Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the film adaptation of Hideo Kojima's 2019 action game.