Great sci-fi films have a way of instantly immersing you in their worlds. They might use striking atmospheric imagery to set the stage, or start with a killing to convey high stakes right off the bat.

For nearly 50 years, the “Alien” franchise has terrified, thrilled, and fascinated audiences. It all began in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s “Alien,” a claustrophobic horror masterpiece that introduced ...

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The best war movies have opening scenes that pull viewers in and won't let go, letting the audience know it is a masterpiece from the start. War movies have long been a significant part of Hollywood ...

Predator: Badlands is now in theaters, and while the movie doesn't feature any direct connections to or crossovers with the Alien franchise - beyond the Weyland-Yutani synthetics, that is - there is ...