Why Pit 'Alien' Against 'Aliens' When Ripley is Great in Both?
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.

After being poisoned by a chicken pie, Miguel decides to embrace his own instincts. What he doesn't foresee, however, is that he will have to challenge the instincts of Silas — his impulsive best friend and long-time crush.
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
Another uneven "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" redux that says nothing novel about its subject matter.
Tired of being cooped up in their cages, the critters escape the Australian zoo and try to find their way to the outback.
At first glance, one wouldn't think John Carpenter's cult classic would be a thematic double-billing - or that Free Guy would be worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as They Live - but the two films of vastly different genres have more similarities upon further examination.
Shudder makes an incredibly atmospheric docuseries about the darker side of Hollywood mysteries.