What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.
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Ranking the Alien Franchise Films from Worst to Best

With Alien: Earth here, a lot of fans are rewatching the Alien films and reacquainting themselves with Ellen Ripley, xenomorphs, and the corporations who run things. And as someone who grew up with these films and is loving the new series on FX, I’ve got ...
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Tennessee exorcist floats idea of 'cursed' Spielberg alien film, questions DC exorcist's removal

Father Dan Reehil, a Roman Catholic priest and exorcist with the Diocese of Nashville, earlier this week floated the concept of movies being formally cursed amid reports that Steven Spielberg claimed his new alien film "Disclosure Day" may shake the faith of Christians.
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In honor of Alien: Earth, we ranked every Alien movie

The Alien franchise has been a fascinating way to look at the past 45 years of Hollywood blockbusters. The first film was directed by an up-and-coming auteur who remains a prolific filmmaker decades later. In between, we got sequels that ranged from great ...

Steven Spielberg Shares the Pulled-From-the-Headlines Moment That Inspired Alien Film ‘Disclosure Day’

The idea behind Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day,” has a ripped-from-the-headlines origin story. The auteur, 79, is reuniting with one of his favorite genres for his 37th movie: science fiction.
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How to Watch the “Alien” Movies (and New Prequel Show!) in Chronological Order

Nothing is as it seems in the Alienuniverse — including its fictional timeline. For over 40 years, the Xenomorph has terrorized audiences with seven films, two Alien vs. Predator crossover movies and a show, Alien: Earth. The prequel, which premiered on ...
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As a Fan of the Alien Franchise, Here's How I'd Rank All the Movies

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate about psychology and history as he is about movies and TV.
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What To Watch Before Alien: Earth

Alien: Earth, the prequel to the iconic 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien, is nearly here, and it has fans wondering about what they need to watch before catching it. While the series has been praised as a good watch on its own, having some context and a sense ...
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What’s Behind Steven Spielberg’s Lifelong Obsession With Flying Saucers and Extraterrestrial Visitors?

Half a century after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the director returns to the subject of UFOs with "Disclosure Day." His science fiction films are informed by his fascination with alien encou