The Weekend Read: A ‘Twin Peaks’ Refresher, The Scariest Haunted House Ever, And Two Very Different ‘Alien: Covenant’ Reviews
The Weekend Read compiles all of the /Film original features published in the past week. In this week’s line-up of reviews, lists, editorials and more, find two polar-opposite reviews ofAlien: Covenant, a look at what may be the most terrifying haunted house experience ever concocted, a reminder of everything you should know before watchingTwin Peaksseason 3, and so much more.
Film and TV Reviews
Alien: Covenantis a thoughtful science fiction movie and a gnarly monster mash, says Karen Han.
And in response, here is Josh Spiegel’svery negative review ofAlien: Covenant.
Who came out in top in the latest episode ofBetter Call Saul?Karen Han has the answer.
In hislatestFargoreview, Jack Giroux determines who made the biggest mistake in “The House of Special Purpose.”
Vanessa Bogartbows before Shadow Moonin her latestAmerican Godsreview.
Alex Riviellonarrows down the most awkward momentin the newSilicon Valley.
Columns and Regular Features
The next edition ofThe Unpopular Opinionfinds Matthew Monagle going to bat for Ridley Scott’sPrometheus.
In the newThe Best Movies You Haven’t Seen, Rob Huntertakes a look at the greatest unheralded movie monsters.
Let Jacob Hallguide you through the firstStar Trek: Discoveryfootagein our latestTrailer Breakdown.
Essays and Interviews
Before you dive intoTwin Peaksseason 3,brush up on everything you need to know from the past seasons, courtesy of Ben Pearson.
After watching all seven movies featuring xenomorphs, Jacob Hall and Jack Giroux teamed up to write aboutthe 15 greatest moments in theAlienseries.
Kyle Turnerexplores a peculiarJames Bondlawsuitand what it says about the 007 series as a whole.
Why can’tMarvel Studiosfail? Scott Beggsexplains how the Marvel system engineers your loyalty.
Remember that cryptic line of dialogue from theStar Wars: The Last Jeditrailer? Lucas Siegelis pretty sure he knows what it means.
How scary is theBlackout haunted house?So scary that it deeply upset serious horror movie buff Alex Rivielloat the Overlook Film Festival.
Explore the world ofRidley Scott’s director’s cutsand extended editions, with Chris Evangelista as your guide.SnatcheddirectorJonathan Levinechats with Jack Girouxabout shooting comedy and aWacknesssequel.
In honor of the new movie, Alex Rivielloranked as many of the (usually bad)Alienvideo gamesas possible.
/Answers and /Response
The /Film crew recountthe movie scenes that terrified them the most.
The scariest movie scenes of all time,as submitted by /Film readers.
