The Alien movies have long attracted some big-name — or soon-to-be big-name — directors to show off their chops. After sci-fi legend Ridley Scott established the story in Alien, a pre-Titanic James Cameron stepped in next for Aliens, followed by future ...

Ridley Scott has criticized the state of modern cinema, arguing that quantity and digital spectacle too often overshadow strong writing. Speaking at BFI Southbank in London, the Alien and Gladiator director said he has even started rewatching his own films,