Deconstructing the Star Beast: How the ‘Alien’ Saga Went Wrong
Alien was a planned B-Movie that transcended its genre and spawned the rare sequel that is neither imitation nor complete deviation. Then the saga went to hell.
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‘Last Action Hero’ Is a Parody That Misses Its Own Point
The irony of Last Action Hero is that many of the best jokes work better in hindsight; however, most of the jokes are so dated that it is hard to imagine the film cultivating new fans.