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“They said they were writing this script and I was stunned, frankly.
Might the scientists even be a stand-in for 20th Century Fox executives?
It’s not too far-fetched of a theory.
Then there’s how deliciously queer-coded it is.
“Who do I have to fuck to get a ride out of here?”
Ripley quips to the Betty crew when things start to go south.
Later, she looks to exhibit some level of attraction to the xenomorphs.
But to me, it’s a pretty interesting way to subvert expectations and Ripley’s characterization.
She’s in control this time round, and it’s clear Weaver enjoyed playing with that.
Trying to evade an alien is scary enough; having to do so while holding your breath is nightmarish.
Predator (22%), and Alien vs.
Predator: Requiem (12%).
In short, I’m far from the only one who got something out of it.
I can’t wait to see how it lives up to my newfound second-favorite Alien movie.
Alien: Resurrection is streaming now onDisneyPlus.
Alien: Romulus releases in cinemas on August 16.
