This is the best Internet review of a movie, hands down. The only improvement would be "Aliens: Sort of like Alien, only this time with an 's' ".BoringSupreez wrote:Aliens: Sort of like Alien, only this time there was a plural of them.
Honestly, ALIEN and ALIENS are worlds apart. ALIEN defined the space horror genre, while ALIENS was no where near as claustrophobic and was a sci-fi action movie. Both are great, don't get me wrong, but ALIEN was completely groundbreaking. If you have the special editions, you have GOT to watch Scott's interview about his interaction with HR Giger.
Apparently the first time they met they shook hands and then Giger pulled out a small ball of aluminum foil. In said ball was opium which he offered Scott, who declined. Giger then proceeded to smoke the opium, right in the middle in what was an interview for character design.
I don't condone the use of drugs, but apparently Giger has his finger on the pulse of what drugs lead him to creating some incredible art. Kind of related, it is no secret that a lot of comedians smoke pot. Before a few shows I've performed at, I've been invited to partake. Nope, no way, no how. I've seen some very funny people bomb just because they lost their rhythm from smoking. That said, I saw Mitch Hedberg when he was tripping balls and he killed. But the cool thing about almost every single comedian I've met is that drugs are optional. There is no pressure to use, you're not labeled as a square if you don't, and if you do use no one gives you guff. It's just a unique situation where there isn't any judgement... (well, there are a few asshole comics, but it always ends up biting them in the ass).
