Week 2: Alien

Class date: March 15
This week's movie is "Alien" (1979, 117 mins). Yes, it's not technically 80s, but I felt it was such a classic and really considered a part of the 80s decade. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto. Directed by Ridley Scott, screenplay by Dan O'Bannon. It won an Oscar in 1980 for Best Visual Effects. You may want to reference the Wikipedia page. Here is the screenplay.

Think about these questions while you watch the film:

1. Film critics have said this film explored primal fears about sexuality, reproduction and birth. Do you agree? Why or why not?

2. Why is this movie so frightening?

3. Ellen Ripley: Unlikely Hero


HOMEWORK:

1. Choose an assignment and start working on it. 

Optional: Watch the next movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)