I’ve sat with people who’ve had their body parts surgically removed by aggressors, women who have been abused until they can no longer move, and children whose tiny bones have been cracked and crushed without mercy. Favorite films: /list/mkjOKvqlSBs/ Lesser-Known Masterpieces: imdb.The individuals I meet who have survived the most unfathomable things humans do to each other often leave me in awe.

This isn't just an outstanding, timeless piece of entertainment: it's a work of art. Giger - are among the best and most iconic in any science fiction film. The film was crafted with so much love for every little detail, and the designs by Moebius, Chris Foss - and in particular the Lovecraftian horrors unleashed by Swiss surrealist H.R. It's a testament to the talent of everyone involved, but especially to the vision of director Ridley Scott.

I feel it's especially hard for science fiction films to stand the test of time - which is kind of inherent to the genre I suppose - and 'Alien' simply remains an outstanding achievement in that regard. Even the (what now must be considered) 'retro' technology inside the ship doesn't necessarily have to be viewed as anachronistic in the face of our obvious recent advancements, because it's the most simple technological equipment that is usually robust enough to survive the longest under harsh conditions (like the extreme temperatures in space). The restrained, natural performances by the fantastic cast the outstanding production design the beautiful, ominous score by Jerry Goldsmith the realistic, 'lived-in' look of space-freighter Nostromo's interior: it actually feels less dated than many science fiction films that were made much later, which is quite an astonishing feat.

Even now, after nearly 40 years, everything about it just feels fresh. 'Alien' is one of those special films that have aged very, very well.

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