By: Amanda Guarragi The Alien franchise has always been centred on building suspense in the vast dark galaxy we call space. Most of the time, humans and cyborgs are trapped in a spaceship with a Xenomorph or other strange alien creatures. Throughout the franchise, each filmmaker has left their mark in choosing which new creatures to develop with practical effects. As technology advances, it’s interesting … Continue reading ‘Alien: Earth’ Season One Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Almost twenty-four years ago, Ridley Scott made one of the most prolific action films of all time, Gladiator. Russell Crowe’s turn as Maximus garnered critical acclaim and won his first Academy Award. At the time, no one thought there would be a sequel, but the possibility of Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), having a film of his own … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Since 1979, the Alien franchise has consistently delivered a suspenseful, isolated thrill ride in space. After marathoning the films leading up to Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, each director (much like Mission: Impossible) has made their mark in the franchise. Ridley Scott perfectly encapsulates the empty void of space and the eeriness of its atmosphere in Alien. James Cameron elevates the … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In recent years, Sir Ridley Scott has reached a level of inconsistency with his storytelling. He was once a filmmaker who broke boundaries and knew how to create the perfect heroic story. From Alien to Blade Runner to Gladiator, he was a director people were excited to watch. However, in the 2010s, Scott’s direction for his films began to change and lacked … Continue reading ‘Napoleon’ Review
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