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Ridley Scott Takes Aim at 'Mediocre' Modern Movies
Ridley Scott is easily one of our greatest living directors. He’s responsible for all-time classics like Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, and so many more.
20 wild film fan theories that turned out to be true
Never underestimate the audience. They figured out these wild movie theories that weren't actually theories.
The 20 greatest movies about making first contact
The idea of contact with extraterrestrial life is something that continues to haunt the popular imagination, so it is not surprising that it appears consistently in movies. After all, there’s something both exciting and terrifying about the thought that there might be life out there beyond the stars. What’s particularly notable about the movies’ exploration of first contact is just how many forms this story takes. Whether it’s a B-movie, a comedy, or an elevated piece of sci-fi storytelling, the movies have proven to be fertile ground for exploring the exchange of cultures between humans and extraterrestrials.
The 20 best movie intros
A good film intro, whether it occurs over the credits or is just simply the first scene in a movie, can impact the rest of the film, leaving an impression that shapes how a viewer experiences and interacts with what follows. It’s worth taking a look at some of the best movie intros.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 4
ALIEN: EARTH Production Designer Andy Nicholson Updates Old Futures
Alien: Earth has been an amazing ride so far, doing justice to the franchise and expanding its lore. But one of the secret weapons of the series is its production design.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 2
How ALIEN: EARTH Reimagined the Original Ridley Scott ALIEN
The first episode of Alien: Earth gave us a very truncated version of the final days of the Maginot, at the very start of the episode. In quick cuts, we see how the ship was carrying alien specimens, including the Xenomorph.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 2
ALIEN: EARTH Star Babou Ceesay on Being the Franchise’s First Cyborg
Alien: Earth just blew our minds with episode five, “In Space, No One Can…” which goes into detail on the spaceship Maginot’s fateful mission, which brought the titular aliens to Earth.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 30
Ridley Scott Reveals He Turned Down $20 Million to Direct TERMINATOR 3
Seven years after Ridley Scott directed Alien, James Cameron directed the very first sequel to his film with Aliens. According to a report in The Guardian (via Deadline), almost twenty years later, Ridley Scott had the chance to return the favor and direct a follow-up to Cameron’s Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 29
Director Ridley Scott has zero regrets turning down huge money for "Terminator 3"
Ridley Scott has a remarkable career and he's still cooking, too.
ALIEN: EARTH Seems to Confirm Xenomorphs Have a Language
One of the questions fans have asked about the Xenomorphs since 1979’s original Alien is “just how smart is the alien?” The creature definitely had problem-solving skills of a sort.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 19
What are the five new alien species from 'Alien: Earth'?
The Alien franchise has always focused on just one titular alien — the Xenomorph. Yes, over the years, we got extrapolations of the Xenomorph, like the Queen, and the facehuggers.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 19
ALIEN: EARTH Finally Introduces Ms. Yutani, CEO of Weyland-Yutani
In Alien: Earth, creator Noah Hawley introduces us to the face of Weyland-Yutani in the early part of the 22nd century. So far, she doesn’t have a first name (at least not yet).
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 18
The Most Baffling Decision in ‘Alien Earth’ Leaves Fans Scratching Their Heads
When Alien Earth premiered, I was genuinely excited. Finally, we’d get to see what happens when those nightmare creatures actually make it to our blue marble of a planet.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 12
How 'Alien: Earth' fits into the 'Alien' franchise timeline
The timeline of the Alien film franchise is, to put it mildly, a bit wild.
The 20 best horror movies for people who don't like horror movies
Horror continues to be one of the most popular genres in all of cinema, but it definitely isn’t for everybody. For those wanting to ease into the genre and test their limits, there are plenty of horror films available that are frightening enough, but hopefully won’t make you lose sleep.
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 3
Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Netflix | August 3-9, 2025
So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Netflix,, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler.
The most notorious bounty hunters in pop culture
Bounty hunter is one of those jobs overrepresented in pop culture. They appear in film and television fairly often, even though only a handful of people in real life have such a job.
20 iconic Hollywood directors who fell off big time
Their decreasing success at the box office and among critics shows how success in the entertainment business can be a very fleeting thing, even for directors who seem to have it all.
The 20 most memorable Brad Pitt roles
As we always note, “most memorable” is not a reflection of quality, and some movies we, and most people, don’t like could make the cut.
The greatest crime films and TV shows that take place in the 1970s
There was more stuff happening in the 1970s than crime. “The Price is Right,” hosted by Bob Barker, debuted, for example. However, the 1970s are undoubtedly a popular decade for crime stories.
20 classic books which need to be adapted into a blockbuster film
Even though many Hollywood studios have recently been more focused on reboots and franchises than they have literary adaptations, there are signs that this may be changing.
20 documentaries that had real-world impact
A number of documentaries have made quite an impact in the real world, whether by raising awareness of a very important and pressing issue or encouraging politicians and regular people to do something to change things for the better. As such, these documentaries are reminders of the enduring power of the moving image.
10 good Nicolas Cage films, and 10 "good" Nicolas Cage films
Nicolas Cage is an Oscar winner. He’s also an actor who isn’t afraid to make…bold choices in his performances. To honor the distinct career of a genuinely talented actor, here are 10 Cage movies that are full-on good and 10 that are not good in the traditional sense but should absolutely be watched.
20 facts you might not know about 'Prometheus'
Ridley Scott made horror movie history with Alien. The man knows how to make space scary. Eventually, he returned to the franchise he helped springboard. We are here to seed the planet with 20 facts about Prometheus. We promise it won’t be weird and gross.
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