Aliens (movie)

International Women’s Day: Superheroines with some kick

2013-03-08 12:53:13

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Women in combat? Old news for lady warriors of the big screen

2013-01-24 15:55:00

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta is lifting the ban on women serving in ground combat units, a landmark decision that will open up some 230,000 military jobs to women. But this is hardly new territory for the ladies of the big screen, where females...

Universal Studios Hollywood already planning Horror Nights 2012

2011-12-08 05:45:00

While most of us have Christmas on our minds, Universal Studios Hollywood is already planning for next Halloween. > Halloween Horror Nights 2011: Review | Photos | Celebrities� Universal has been conducting an online survey to gauge fan interest in 50...

Bay View hosts Paul Reiser, comedian, actor, writer

2013-06-10 09:44:00

BAY VIEW -- The Bay View Music Festival will host stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Reiser at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, in John M. Hall Auditorium. Tickets for Paul Reiser Up Close and Personal are $25-$45. In addition to co-creating and...

As playwrights age, so do perspectives

2013-01-24 08:28:00

In his younger days, playwright Jon Robin Baitz was known for his angry young characters, usually in conflict with stubborn members of the older generation. Those bristling, indignant, furious youth fill such plays as "A Fair Country" (produced in Chicago...

Highs, lows — and a graceful exit

2012-12-27 10:38:00

It's my final column of the year and, for that matter, the new millennium — not to mention of all time. Unless it isn't. I'm so confused. Anyhow, let's look at the highs and lows of 2012 — not that you have much choice if you're going to...

Reel Critics: 'Resident Evil' keeps features that made it popular

2012-09-20 21:21:00

"Resident Evil: Retribution" is the fifth movie in a very successful franchise that began as a series of apocalyptic Japanese video games. The surreal sci-fi adventure blends "Aliens" and "The Matrix" with "Blade Runner" overtones. For good measure,...

The Good: The first two "Alien" movies are edge-of-your-seat sci-fi marvels. It's fun to debate whether "Alien" or "Aliens" is the superior film, but we can all agree -- they're both good. The Bad: Sigourney Weaver originally wanted nothing to do with "Alien 3," but somehow got duped into it.

2013-02-14 00:00:00

The U.S. military is lifting the ban on women serving in ground combat units. But this is hardly new territory for the ladies of the big screen, where women have been fighting on the front lines for decades.

2013-01-24 11:59:21