After all those hit-and-miss “Alien” sequels, it’s comforting to see “Alien: Romulus,” a sturdy entry in the canon that reminds us of a day when summer films were reliable tent poles.

Civil War and Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny had to admit that things became bleak while filming Alien: Romulus, the latest instalment in the Alien franchise, because characters were killed off ...

The groundbreaking Alien series started in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s iconic science fiction film, which redefined the space movie genre with its dark and horror-filled atmosphere. Over the years, the ...