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.

For the first time since taking possession of the family cabin, Vaughn has invited his best friends up for a winter weekend of hunting and drinking. But the arrival of unexpected visitors turns a simple getaway into two days of life-changing turmoil.
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.
'The Mad Woman and the Feminist': This Spanish entry for the MiamisFF directed by Sandra Gallego handles a difficult conversation in a smart, memorable way.
A 2022 remake of the previous films of the same name, but with a more diverse cast, increasing representation and diversity.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
“It's not ghosts. It's not supernatural. It's... It's America. And it's everywhere.”