In 1986, James Cameron achieved the feat of giving the cult film “Alien” a sequel that is both equal and independent.

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Released 40 years ago today, one of the 'best action movie of all time' barely made it to theaters after a nightmare ...

Every sequel faces the same impossible challenge. Audiences want more of what they loved the first time, but they also want ...

Forty years ago today, on July 18, 1986, 20th Century Fox put a sequel into American theaters that had no business working.

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As the peerless "Aliens" turns 40, here are 26 reasons it's still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time.