Re:Alien was released 44 years ago today
by tezza on Thursday May 25, 2023 @10:56AM
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I agree with you (born 1977). Saw Alien sometime in 80s
Alien would be a solo but forgotten masterpiece like Man Hunter until James Cameron made Aliens.
“Mother” is kept mysterious in Alien, relying too much on 1970s zeitgeist of technology. I kept expecting a Dream Scene which were all the rage in 1960s/70s.
Good contrast with Jaws, I would also add Blues Brothers from the same period. Excitement possible even in those days.
Alien would be a solo but forgotten masterpiece like Man Hunter until James Cameron made Aliens.
“Mother” is kept mysterious in Alien, relying too much on 1970s zeitgeist of technology. I kept expecting a Dream Scene which were all the rage in 1960s/70s.
Good contrast with Jaws, I would also add Blues Brothers from the same period. Excitement possible even in those days.