Sigourney Weaver’s portrayal of Ellen Ripley is a hallmark of science fiction, but Weaver was somewhat reluctant to return for 1986’s Aliens for one specific reason. Taking place 57 years after 1979’s Alien and with James Cameron replacing Ridley Scott in the director’s chair, Aliens brings Ripley out of hypersleep and into a new conflict […]
Sigourney Weaver’s portrayal of Ellen Ripley is a hallmark of science fiction, but Weaver was somewhat reluctant to return for 1986’s Aliens for one specific reason. Taking place 57 years after 1979’s Alien and with James Cameron replacing Ridley Scott in the director’s chair, Aliens brings Ripley out of hypersleep and into a new conflict Read More

