Alien: Director’s Cut

In 1974, John Carpenter’s sci-fi comedy “Dark Star” opened in theaters. John’s pal Dan O’Bannon penned a 29-page script called, “Memory.” About a crew of astronauts wake up in their ship, receive a distress signal coming from a mysterious planet. As he brainstorms some ideas, Alejandro Jodorowksy offers Dan a job to adapt “Dune.” However, […]

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” was officially released in 1982. (same year John Carpenter’s The Thing came out) It received positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, the film made enough revenue at the box office. In 2005, the film was selected in National Film Registry by the Library of […]

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