Instead, he broadens his scope to where nothing really gets all the attention it deserves.
Giger, the films critique of imperialism, how the movie plays into patriarchal fears, and more.
For example,Alien, as it stands, is a critique of the patriarchy.
It takes a fear of pregnancy and gives it to men.
And yet in OBannons script, the gender for the roles is never specified.
Philippe either doesnt know or hes not interested enough to keep digging.
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The problem is that we all already agree thatAlienis a stone-cold classic.
Its status is indisputable.
Philippe isnt adding anything to the conversation except maybe a few potent observations that he fails to build upon.
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Is it a piece of cinema studies?
Is it just general appreciation?
Theres more to be said aboutAlien, butMEMORYdoesnt know how to say it.
Rating: C-
MEMORY: The Origins of Alienarrives in theaters and On-Demand on October 4th.
