A beloved sci-fi franchise hit rock bottom with a sequel that kills fan favorites, wastes its hero, and turns a tense saga into a slog.

The Alien franchise has been a fascinating way to look at the past 45 years of Hollywood blockbusters. The first film was directed by an up-and-coming auteur who remains a prolific filmmaker decades ...

In the nearly five decades that have passed since the 1979 release of "Alien," the terrifying galaxy encompassing Ridley Scott's original film has expanded into a force more formidable than first ...