Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Playing in previews Thursday night before opening on Friday in theaters nationwide, Alien: ...

One of the better horror films of the year was writer and director Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus. To even decide to make the movie was a big risk. The first two films in the franchise, Ridley Scott's ...

Ellen Ripley's emotional journey in Aliens is deepened by her connection to Newt and the tragedy of her lost daughter, Amanda. The deleted scene involving Ripley's promise to her daughter adds a layer ...

Alien: Romulus star Aileen Wu certainly got a workout on the sci-fi horror blockbuster. In addition to her chilling Facehugger Xenomorph scene, Wu’s Alien experience came full circle when a ...

If Álvarez’s goal was to bring a nostalgic touch to his movie, he definitely nailed it, and with great skill, by adding the chestburster scene. While this moment is a recurring element throughout the ...

Warning: Spoilers follow for Alien: Romulus. The Alien franchise has had a round robin of amazing creatives over its storied 45-year history, so there should be little surprise that a few brilliant ...