TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

As the summer box office season of 2024 comes to a close, the film industry is emerging stronger and more resilient than it was just a few months ago. Alien: Romulus , directed by Fede Álvarez, is leading this comeback , a film that has not only breathed new life into a classic franchise but also brings some hope to an industry that’s been through the wringer . After a period of uncertainty and a string of lackluster releases, Alien: Romulus has electrified the box office, proving that the allure of the big screen is far from fading. Alien: Romulus has done more than just revive the iconic sci-fi horror series—it has blown expectations out of the water. With a domestic opening weekend haul of $45.1 million, the film didn’t just meet its projected debut numbers in the high $20 million range; it nearly doubled them . This stellar performance marks the second-best opening for the Alien franchise, only surpassed by the inflation-adjusted numbers of James Cameron’s Aliens . The film'...

Did you know it's World Space Week 2022, or did you space? This year's theme celebrates “Space and Sustainability!" And of course TheArchive  has content that speaks to what's out there past the space litter and orbit of Elon Musk's satellites. Speaking of, i n the four part series Race to Mars , it's the year 2030, and the race to be the first to reach the Red Planet is on—and China is leading the way. China has stunned the world by leapfrogging over America's long-term plans and has landed a series of rovers in their quest to make the most important discovery in history—extraterrestrial life on Mars.  Once again, America and its partners are thrust into a winner-take-all space race. But who will win? Since Mars is on everyone's mind including ours' we are doubling down on red planet viewing. And when Bill Shatner and James Cameron weigh in, it's worth watching... Mars Rising  explores the quest for a manned mission to Mars.  A companion to the...