Aliens/Predator

‘Predator’ (1987) an elite showcase of Arnold, action, one-liners

Although “Predator” (1987) itself wasn’t part of the wider “Alien/Predator” franchise when it came out — the linkage would start with 1990’s “Predator 2” — it has

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Whedon gives a test run for ‘Firefly’ with ‘Alien Resurrection’ (1997)

Following a horror movie, an action movie and a brooding character piece, the “Alien Quadrilogy” (as it’ll be known until a fifth film comes out)

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‘Alien 3’ (1992) has more style than sense

After the almost universally beloved “Alien” and “Aliens,” we now move into the territory of “for fans only” with 1992’s “Alien 3,” which can be viewed as

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This time it’s war in Cameron’s thrilling ‘Aliens’ (1986)

In 1986, I was obsessed with “Star Wars” cartoons and toys and not even aware of the “Aliens” franchise, which is appropriate, because I would’ve

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‘Prometheus’ undeniably cool, but continuity glitches are annoying

The things that make “Prometheus” cool (A new “Alien” universe movie! And from “Alien” director Ridley Scott, no less!) also cause problems. I’ll go into spoiler-laden specifics later in

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‘Alien’ (1979) sets the monster-flick template, and a high bar

“Prometheus” isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s pretty darn good, and it certainly has me on an “Alien” Universe kick this summer. So here’s the first

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‘Prometheus’ and 9 other summer movies John wants to see (Commentary)

Based on the trailers, here are the 10 movies I’m most looking forward to in the summer of 2012. They are listed in order of

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Summer movie preview: 10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing (Commentary)

Sorry I’m late with my summer movie column this year. But at least I’m getting it out by Memorial Day, which used to mark the

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