Alien is one of those movies whose influence makes it hard to remember how fresh and interesting it was when it came out. In an era oversaturated with vaguely supernatural slashers, this story brought ...

The idea of extraterrestrial life has captivated human imagination for centuries, with depictions ranging from benevolent ...

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Of all the series most ripe for a virtual reality adaptation, few have greater potential than Alien. I mean, who aside from Ellen Ripley herself wouldn’t want to experience the thrill of being hunted ...

This story first appeared in Trying!, a thoughtful, funny, wide-ranging daily newsletter featuring essays from the mind of Matt Gross. You can sign up for them here. Those were simple aliens for ...

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