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26 reasons why 'Aliens' is still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time

As the peerless "Aliens" turns 40, here are 26 reasons it's still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time.
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 2 Has One of the Best Xenomorph Scenes in the Franchise’s History

Looking for a recap of Alien: Earth episode 1? We have you covered. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Episode 2 first picks up with our medic, Joe (Alex Lawther), and his tactical team as they assess ...

40 years later, James Cameron's Aliens still beats Ridley Scott’s original

The horror in space transforms into a riveting action epic.

40 Years Ago Today, One of the ‘Best Action Movies of All Time’ That Almost Wasn’t Made Was Released

Released 40 years ago today, one of the 'best action movie of all time' barely made it to theaters after a nightmare ...
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‘Alien: Earth’: How H.R. Giger, John Hurt’s Kane and Retrofuturism Inspired the Xenomorph and Creature Prosthetics

When Ridley Scott first premiered “Alien” in 1979, a new era of practical effects and creature design was ushered into the cultural zeitgeist. Almost 50 years later, the world that Scott built ...