Sigourney Weaver, fully aware of how to get her fans frothing, has said she’d be interested in making a fifth Alien movie. Speaking at the annual Hero Complex Film Festival, she suggested that the humanity of her iconic, long-suffering character Ellen Ripley would have prevailed “had we done a fifth one,” adding, “I do feel like there is more story […]
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The 10 scariest films of all time
October 28, 2013 
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By Simon Miraudo October 28, 2013 Every October, in the days leading up to Halloween, I like to look back over my favourite horror films, and watch those that have eluded me. It’s hard to explain why we like scary movies so. They don’t make us laugh, like comedies. They don’t move us, like dramas. […]
Continue readingThe top 10 prequels
June 8, 2012 1 Comment
The top 10 prequels. By Simon Miraudo. We know what you’re thinking: “There are 10 good prequels?!” To answer that question, we say, “Barely.” It was a bit of a slog putting together this week’s selection of features, but that was the task we set ourselves in honour of the cinema release of Ridley Scott‘s […]
Continue readingSpace oddity – Prometheus review
June 4, 2012 12 Comments
Prometheus – Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, and Charlize Theron. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. Prometheus is perhaps the best blend of thoughtful science fiction with classic genre thrills since Danny Boyle’s Sunshine. However, much like Sunshine, Prometheus will likely amass detractors disappointed by the final act. Whereas I believe the […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut: Prometheus
March 19, 2012 0 Comments
The feature trailer for Ridley Scott‘s maybe-kinda-probably-not-make-that-defintiely Alien prequel Prometheus has landed online, armed to the hilt with Inception “bwraahhhms” and other such tension-creating tricks. Much like the teaser that came back in December, this new trailer continues to keep us in the dark in regards to the actual plot, but gives us plenty of chilling moments and special effects shots […]
Continue readingTeaser Debut: Prometheus
December 23, 2011 2 Comments
The teaser trailer for Ridley Scott‘s ‘don’t call it an Alien prequel’ Prometheus has debuted online. Fans of the original, iconic Alien teaser however will notice a few similarities. We’re still not sure if Prometheus actually has any aliens in it or not, but based on this teaser, it doesn’t look like things are going too well […]
Continue readingPoster Debut: Prometheus
December 16, 2011 1 Comment
The poster for Ridley Scott’s sorta-kinda-not-really Alien prequel Prometheus has debuted online (courtesy of Coming Soon). It certainly captures the vibe of previous Alien posters without giving the game away completely. We’re not even sure if this movie has aliens in it. We do know that it features a giant head, so at least that’s […]
Continue readingNew images from Ridley Scott’s Prometheus
December 2, 2011 0 Comments
After lengthy silence on Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, this week brings official new photos from the highly anticipated project. The film has been described as Scott’s “kinda-sorta-not-really-well-maybe Alien prequel” and while bootlegged visuals were recently leaked online this is our first high-definition glimpse at the star-studded horror sci-fi. The focus of these new images appears to […]
Continue readingThe 10 scariest movie scenes
October 28, 2011 9 Comments
The 10 scariest movie scenes. By Simon Miraudo. “Werewolf bar mitzvah; spooky scary. Boys becoming men; men becoming wolves!” Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s got us reminiscing about our favourite horror flicks, as well as the scariest movie scenes of all time. So, grab some edible fingers, pour yourself a glass of eyeball […]
Continue readingFirst look at Ridley Scott’s Prometheus
July 22, 2011 1 Comment
The first official image from Ridley Scott‘s kinda-sorta-not-really-well-maybe Alien prequel Prometheus has debuted online (courtesy of Slashfilm). Is it someone falling, or just floating in space? Who knows! Details on the project are scarce. Still, the fact that there is an official image means we are a little bit closer to seeing the actual film. Prometheus […]
Continue reading>Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel morphs into Prometheus
January 17, 2011 2 Comments
Ridley Scott will direct Prometheus for 20th Century Fox, abandoning the Alien prequel for a more original concept, Deadline reports. While his new film will have strands of Alien DNA, Scott has confirmed that from the initial draft, written by Jon Spaihts, “evolved a new, grand mythology and universe in which this original story takes […]
Continue readingMulligan and Rapace competing for role in Alien prequel?
October 8, 2010 0 Comments
A couple of incredibly talented ladies are being touted as potential leads for Ridley Scott‘s upcoming Alien prequels. According to Deadline, Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Noomi Rapace (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) are both on 20th Century Fox’s radar for the highly sought-after role. Scott and Fox have reportedly met with a number […]
Continue readingGemma Arterton to star in Alien prequels?
September 7, 2010 0 Comments
Ridley Scott is gearing up to direct a couple of 3-D prequels his 1979 classic Alien for 20th Century Fox. In a first for the franchise, the films will not feature Sigourney Weaver (no, we don’t consider AVP part of the series). Scott has another female actress in his sights: Gemma Arterton. Arterton reportedly told […]
Continue readingAlien prequel gets Lost
July 29, 2010 0 Comments
Lost show-runner Damon Lindelof has been recruited by 20th Century Fox to rewrite the script for their upcoming Alien prequel. It will be his first solo stint since Lost wrapped up earlier this year. An artist’s rendition of Lindelof (left) with fellow Lost show-runner Carlton Cuse (right) and a polar bear (center). According to Deadline, […]
Continue readingRidley Scott reveals details about Alien prequels
April 27, 2010 1 Comment
Ridley Scott has dropped a couple of tasty tidbits regarding his upcoming Alien prequel while out promoting Robin Hood. The most tantalising bits of info include the film’s plot, the use of 3D and a potential sequel. That’s right. A prequel sequel. We first heard about the Alien prequel back in June 2009. At that […]
Continue readingAliens are people too – District 9 review
August 6, 2009 2 Comments
District 9 – Starring Sharlto Copley. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. Rated MA. 112 mins. By Simon Miraudo. If aliens ever visit our lovely planet, do you think they would be impressed or disgusted by the human race? I don’t mean in regards to our rampant, illogical racism or our obsession with killing one another. I’m […]
Continue readingAlien prequel to be directed by Ridley Scott!
August 3, 2009 1 Comment
source: slashfilm.com Ridley Scott has signed up to direct the upcoming prequel to Alien. Ridley’s brother Tony Scott previously confirmed the prequel was in development back in June. At that time, The Brothers Scott were slated to produce while commercial director Carl Erik Rinsch was tipped to direct. It looks as if Fox Studios weren’t […]
Continue readingQuickflix’s Top 10 movie trilogies are…
July 17, 2009 5 Comments
We asked for your opinion, and boy did we get it. Our readers let us know what their favourite movie trilogy was, and now we’d like to debut our official Top 10. Kick it! There were plenty of votes, some obvious (see below), some unexpected (is the Final Destination trilogy really that good?). Check out […]
Continue readingTony Scott confirms Alien prequel
June 2, 2009 4 Comments
Well this was unexpected. Tony Scott has confirmed that a prequel to his brother Ridley‘s classic film Alien is in the works. Scott told Collider that he and Ridley would produce the prequel at 20th Century Fox, which would be helmed by commercial director Carl Rinsch. The film is expected to go into production by […]
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