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Memory is most valuable for its fresh recontextualization of Alien in the same feminist air space as Kramer vs. Kramer and Manhattan, films that vibrate with late-'70s family panic. Feb 8, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Memory is most valuable for its fresh recontextualization of Alien in the same feminist air space as Kramer vs. Kramer and Manhattan, films that vibrate with late-'70s family panic.
Joshua Rothkopf
It doesn't just remind you that Alien is a masterpiece but details how it got that way and why it continues to haunt us. Feb 5, 2019 | Full Review…
It doesn't just remind you that Alien is a masterpiece but details how it got that way and why it continues to haunt us.
Brian Tallerico
With its passionate contributors and lofty ideas, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" demonstrates that, if nothing else, the study of a film can be as exciting as the film itself. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
With its passionate contributors and lofty ideas, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" demonstrates that, if nothing else, the study of a film can be as exciting as the film itself.
William Bibbiani
It's big on facts, but light on feelings; it knows what "Alien" means, but has little to say about why people love it. Jan 25, 2019 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
It's big on facts, but light on feelings; it knows what "Alien" means, but has little to say about why people love it.
David Ehrlich
Philippe goes right to that place where the four-dimensional profundity of cinema touches the ardor of movie-buff obsession. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Philippe goes right to that place where the four-dimensional profundity of cinema touches the ardor of movie-buff obsession.
Owen Gleiberman
Buffs will be transported. Jan 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Buffs will be transported.
Todd McCarthy
What makes MEMORY an absolutely crucial entry in the about-ALIEN canon is the way it lovingly demonstrates the alchemical creative process among O'Bannon, Scott and artist H.R. Giger. Apr 15, 2019 | Full Review…
What makes MEMORY an absolutely crucial entry in the about-ALIEN canon is the way it lovingly demonstrates the alchemical creative process among O'Bannon, Scott and artist H.R. Giger.
Meredith Borders
With the 40th anniversary of "Alien" around the corner, "Memory" delivers as a love-letter and film essay to O'Bannon, Scott, and Giger's collective imagination. Mar 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
With the 40th anniversary of "Alien" around the corner, "Memory" delivers as a love-letter and film essay to O'Bannon, Scott, and Giger's collective imagination.
Alan French
Chest-bustin' Makes Me Feel Good Feb 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Chest-bustin' Makes Me Feel Good
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
This is a hearty, four-course meal for film fans that will likely burst through your chest. Feb 3, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
This is a hearty, four-course meal for film fans that will likely burst through your chest.
Jordan Ruimy
Hands down, MEMORY is a must-see for any of my fellow Alien fans out there (which I'm sure there are plenty of). Jan 31, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
Hands down, MEMORY is a must-see for any of my fellow Alien fans out there (which I'm sure there are plenty of).
Heather Wixson
A thought-provoking deep dive into the roots of the ALIEN franchise. Jan 30, 2019 | Full Review…
A thought-provoking deep dive into the roots of the ALIEN franchise.
Chris Bumbray
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