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Quantum portal to a world of wonder and mystery, where the laws of nature are strange and unpredictable. wormhole, time travel illustration.
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Gary Varner
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February 10, 2024
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Alien Resurrection Part 4: The Good, the Bad, and the… Bizarre

In a single moment, Purvis becomes one of the most heroic characters in the entire franchise
Gary Varner
February 10, 2024
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Arts & Culture, Relationships, Science Fiction
Alien Resurrection might help you forget Alien 3, and that alone makes it worth watching. Read More ›
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Spooky silhouettes of aliens and bright light in background. 3D rendered illustration.
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Gary Varner
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January 27, 2024
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Alien Resurrection, Part 2: Trying to Recover After a Retcon

The writers of the show never seemed to agree on how smart these aliens really are.
Gary Varner
January 27, 2024
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Arts & Culture
A problem for the franchise as a whole is that there’s been no consistent measurement for these creatures’ intelligence. Read More ›
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Scary gray alien walks and looks blinking on a dark smoky background. UFO futuristic concept. 3D rendering.
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Gary Varner
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January 20, 2024
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Alien Resurrection, Part 1: This Movie Pays for the Sins of the Last One

It's better than Aliens 3, but has a host of problems nonetheless.
Gary Varner
January 20, 2024
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Arts & Culture
Ripley remembers enough about her old life to have misgivings about the military raising the Alien Queen, but of course, she’s ignored, and the army moves on to the second phase of their plan. Read More ›