The Theory that the Alien and Blade Runner Universes are the Same
Many believe there is compelling evidence suggesting that Ridley Scott’s Alien and Blade Runner films are set in the same universe.
Many believe there is compelling evidence suggesting that Ridley Scott’s Alien and Blade Runner films are set in the same universe.
When Design Becomes Art: The Legacy of Ingo Maurer. In the vast world of contemporary design, there are names that stand out for their ability to transcend mere function and transform everyday objects into emotional experiences. Ingo Maurer is certainly one of these. Often referred to as a “poet of light,” Maurer has redefined the concept of lighting, turning lamps and chandeliers into true works of art. But his greatness does not stop there: his legacy invites us to reflect on a broader and deeper question: when can, or should, design become art?
The consecration of a horror icon that has now entered the collective imagination. A bloodthirsty villain who shows no mercy, a silent clown who kills anyone who dares to cross his path. A Christmas to remember.
Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? More beautiful, younger, more perfect. Lost beauty and youth can be regained through a trigger, a chemical substance. Youth and old age, the double that will bring consequences.
The Existence and Interconnection of Adrian Arleo, a contemporary sculptor operating at the boundary between nature and humanity, creating works that deeply explore the mystery of existence and the interconnection between all living beings. Her work, primarily in ceramics, combines human and animal figures in surprising, almost magical ways that seem to reflect a primordial understanding of life and its cycles.
Michael Talbot is a contemporary British sculptor whose works seem infused with deep reflection on existence and the passage of time. Through his sculptures, often female figures in elegant and delicate poses, Talbot manages to convey a subtle anxiety, an almost imperceptible tension that runs through the bodies he models. This anxiety is not expressed in dramatic gestures or exaggerated poses, but can be felt in the way his figures seem suspended between eternity and the ephemeral, between dream and reality.
In the upper part of The Flight of the Witches, we see three women, three witches, effortlessly supporting the lifeless or unconscious body of a male figure. He has his arms outstretched and his legs crossing the arms of the two witches on the left.
It seems incredible, but screenwriter C. Robert Cargill says he got the idea for Sinister after having a nightmare following his viewing of The Ring (2002); the image of a hanged family was the main element that triggered the concept of the film.
The game was developed internally by the production company Capcom. This latest chapter marks a new beginning for the Resident Evil saga, as it distances itself from previous episodes by introducing a first-person perspective and a game world that is decidedly closer to the cinematic works of Tobe Hooper than to those of George A. Romero, which were a clear source of inspiration in the past. It is also worth noting that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard can be played in VR and that as of July 2, 2024, the title will also be available on smartphones and iPhones.
The legendary Chestburster scene in Alien (1979) has gone down in history not only for its visual and narrative impact but also for how Ridley Scott manipulated the emotions of the actors to get authentic reactions of shock and terror. By delving into the details behind the making of this sequence and other fear-inducing scenes, a fascinating picture emerges of the cinematic techniques used to create palpable and unforgettable tension.