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The 15 Greatest Action Heroes of All Time
Posted 2 weeks ago
Discover the 15 greatest action heroes in film history, from Indiana Jones to Ethan Hunt, ranked and explained
Alien
- Theatrical - Wide 1979-05-25
- Cast Tom Skerritt Sigourney Weaver Veronica Cartwright Harry Stanton
- Directed by Ridley Scott
- Written by Dan O'Bannon
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When a mining ship lands on a planet to investigate upon a suspected SOS, the entire crew are unaware of the terror which they would unleash upon their ship. When a alien life-form attach’s itself to the face of a crew... See more member, the rest of the team act fast to try and separate the two organisms. Unbeknownst to everyone, this is the start of the terror which would affect every member of the seven person crew.
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Awesome Art’s Tribute to Sam Kieth, creator of The Maxx
Posted 4 weeks ago
Legendary comic artist and writer Sam Kieth passed away a few weeks ago, and we pay tribute to his huge mark on the industry.
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Awesome Art Spotlight and Interview: Eileen Steinbach
Posted 2 months ago
Our monthly column features artwork from amateur, up and coming, or well-known artists. This month: Eileen Steinbach!
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V: The Original Miniseries (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 7 years ago
Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
ALIENS The Director’s Cut aka Special Edition (Arrow Recommends)
Posted 9 years ago
"Arrow Recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. I will be flexible in terms of genres i.e. I will cover whatever the bleep I want. For now, it will be the...
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Alien (Unseen Halloween Returns review)
Posted 10 years ago
Last October, Arrow in the Head presented a column called UNSEEN HALLOWEEN, in which the staff recommended movies that are by and large very obscure. This year, UNSEEN HALLOWEEN RETURNS! But with a twist! Each writer is now tackling a...
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Ridley Scott on Gladiator III, another Alien prequel, and turning down a $20 million offer to direct Terminator 3
Ridley Scott is working on Gladiator III, is open to the idea of another Alien prequel, and turned down a big offer to direct Terminator 3
Posted 8 months ago
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Awesome Art’s Tribute to Alien: Earth
Posted 9 months ago
Our weekly column features artwork from fans and pros alike. This week, we are paying tribute to Alien: Earth.
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Alien vs. Captain America comic book is set during World War II
Posted 9 months ago
Cap fights xenomorphs during World War II in the upcoming Marvel Comics limited series Alien vs. Captain America
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Ridley Scott says he’s done directing the Alien franchise
Posted 11 months ago
The director is excited that the Alien series is now moving on to new stories with new creatives and feels he's done enough.
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Rumor: Will a Predator appear in the Alien: Romulus sequel?
Posted 12 months ago
RUMOR: Director Fede Álvarez might be bringing a Predator into the sequel to his Alien film Alien: Romulus
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Everything We Know About Alien: Earth, the Alien TV series
Posted 1 year ago
The setting, the lead, whether or not Ripley and Weyland-Yutani are on the show... here's everything we know about the Alien TV series
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The Rule of Jenny Pen stars John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush discuss the panic-inducing Friday the 13th, Alien, & more
Posted 1 year ago
John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush referenced some horror classics while doing press for their film The Rule of Jenny Pen
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Veronica Cartwright tells Michael Biehn about the making of Alien, including the chestburster scene, in new video
Posted 1 year ago
Veronica Cartwright tells Michael Biehn about her experience working on Alien (including the chestburster scene) in a new video
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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Alien: Romulus, Interstellar, Nosferatu, Superman, They Live, Wicked
Posted 1 year ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Batman Returns, Gremlins, The Lion King, The Matrix, Scarface
Posted 1 year ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
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Billy Corgan recalls how a disasterous track on the Batman & Robin soundtrack eventually became a rock and roll anthem
Posted 7 days ago
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman, Billy Corgan, says his Batman track didn't find its audience until 20 years later with Watchmen.
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Desert Warrior Review: Anthony Mackie leads an attempt at an epic blockbuster financed by Saudi Arabia
Posted 1 day ago
Filmed five years ago for $150 million, Rupert Wyatt's attempt to make a Lawrence of Arabia spectacle falls short.
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Here are 5 underrated 90s action movies to watch this weekend
Posted 15 hours ago
Want to turn your brain off and watch some nostalgic mayhem? Here are 5 solid suggestions, not ranked, that we recommend for the weekend!
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Apex Review: Taron Egerton Shines as a Villain in an Otherwise Generic Thriller
Posted 1 day ago
We take a look at Netflix's action-thriller Apex, starring Charlize Theron and featuring a cast-against-type Taron Edgerton.
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By the power of Greyskull, the final Masters of the Universe trailer reveals a bit more footage
Posted 2 days ago
The newest adaptation of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe gets a new trailer with a bit more footage.
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Original Star Trek Movies Ranked Worst to Best
Posted 2 weeks ago
From The Motion Picture to The Undiscovered Country, we've ranked the original Star Trek movies from worst to best!
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Brandon Lee Movies Ranked: From Legacy of Rage to The Crow
Posted 3 weeks ago
We rank all five of Brandon Lee's starring roles, from worst to best.
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5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation
Posted 3 weeks ago
As Project Hail Mary continues to dominate the box office, we're taking a look at 5 other best-selling novels that deserve an adaptation.
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The Five Best Video Game Movie Adaptations
Posted 3 weeks ago
You'll likely agree that most video game movies aren't great, but here are five of the best adaptations out there.
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Chuck Norris Horror Movies Ranked: A very uneven loose trilogy
Posted 4 weeks ago
Chuck Norris had a few horror credits on his filmography, and we're looking back at Silent Rage, Hero and the Terror, and Hellbound
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The Best John Hughes Characters Ranked: From Ferris Bueller to Del Griffith
Posted 2 weeks ago
The best John Hughes characters ranked, from Ferris Bueller to Del Griffith. A deep dive into the icons that defined the '80s