Documentary looking at how Alien came to be made, it's early influences the themes that drive it.
Interesting analysis that looks carefully at the origins of the film from early Dan O'Bannon stories to Ridley Scott powerful steering and frankly getting it made and HR Giger's crucial involvement. There are some enjoyable behind the scenes pieces and interviews with Veronica Cartwright and Tom Selleck, but most of it is involved in understanding the meaning of the film and the ideas it focusses on. Acres of meaning are found by those involved and various 'intellectuals' which is either astute and profound or self indulgent twaddle depending on your viewpoint.
A considerable effort and a must see for fans of the film.
Interesting analysis that looks carefully at the origins of the film from early Dan O'Bannon stories to Ridley Scott powerful steering and frankly getting it made and HR Giger's crucial involvement. There are some enjoyable behind the scenes pieces and interviews with Veronica Cartwright and Tom Selleck, but most of it is involved in understanding the meaning of the film and the ideas it focusses on. Acres of meaning are found by those involved and various 'intellectuals' which is either astute and profound or self indulgent twaddle depending on your viewpoint.
A considerable effort and a must see for fans of the film.