What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination ...

33 Years Ago, the ‘Scariest Alien Movie of All Time’ Was Released

With his new movie, Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg wonders how humankind would react to undeniable proof of the existence ...

Steven Spielberg alien & space movies: What to watch amid ‘Disclosure Day’ release

True cinephiles will binge-watch some of Spielberg's greatest hits, most of which are sci-fi flicks.

UFO movies: Here are 15 of the best ever

With Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” due in theaters this week, we give props to the best space invasion movies of all ...

Aliens might exist, but there are three reasons why they're not visiting us

The United States government's recent release of hundreds of previously classified unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) ...

Charlie Sheen's Alien Movie Is One Of The Best '90s Gems Streaming On Prime Video

The '90s had plenty of beloved alien movies, but this obscure gem starring Charlie Sheen is a great addition for Prime Video ...

‘Disclosure Day’ review: There’s an alien cover-up in Steven Spielberg’s exciting sci-fi movie

With a new Steven Spielberg alien movie coming out, everybody’s nervously wondering: Is this thing “Close Encounters of the ...

In homage to the original, ‘Alien: Earth’ made a 64-minute ‘Alien’ movie. Here’s how

Creator Noah Hawley, star Babou Ceesay and more of the 'Alien: Earth' creative team break down Season 1's standout episode, ...
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Roger Ebert’s Best and Worst Alien Movies

Steven Spielberg’s fourth film about alien encounters is “Disclosure Day,” following “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” That inspired us to ...