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Posted by StrangeShape
 - Apr 16, 2020, 05:41:44 AM
Alien is my second favorite series, the first 3 movies in particular. Well, only the first 3 movies. But the mythology I was always really into since young days and I'm as much into it as a long time die hard fan can be (Seen Alien 3 first in 92, started getting deeper into the franchise around '94). So as far as Alien, Im a huge fan (of the first 3 movies mainly tho).

Predator? Well, the first movie is a masterpiece. The tension and feel of dread is exceptional. The second film is barely good, and anything after, mostly meh. But the franchise and the predator mythology I always enjoyed and was into, I think the comics did really well with them. But my interest in Predators is nowhere near my interest in Alien, not even the same ballpark
Posted by Huggs
 - Apr 15, 2020, 01:44:07 AM
Was "Unconditional Forgiveness" the name of his daddy's belt?
Posted by Local Trouble
 - Apr 15, 2020, 01:37:45 AM
Only Randy deserves unconditional forgiveness.
Posted by Huggs
 - Apr 15, 2020, 01:33:10 AM
Fall upon the boards and profess your love for it. It is the only way to be forgiven. To be pure.
Posted by Local Trouble
 - Apr 15, 2020, 12:06:14 AM
Quote from: Stompy the Perfect Xeno on Apr 14, 2020, 11:46:50 PM
To Disney:
When I die, please use my skull for an animatronic Alien in the next movie.
Mention it in the video bonus material.

Hate the skull!  >:(
Posted by [cancerblack]
 - Apr 14, 2020, 11:51:12 PM
Quote from: Stompy the Perfect Xeno on Apr 14, 2020, 11:46:50 PM

To Disney:
When I die, please use my skull for an animatronic Alien in the next movie.
Mention it in the video bonus material.



What an age to be alive
Posted by Stompy the Perfect Xeno
 - Apr 14, 2020, 11:46:50 PM
My excitement for franchises comes and goes. Alien is never gone, though. It's permanently dormant.
Sometimes I even think about the Alien how to fit in other universes. Aliens in Middle Earth living together with Trolls and Goblins in caves or underground. The Federation meeting Aliens on spaceships. Also I think that the Alien wouldn't even stand out in the bar of Mos Eisley. Smoking and drinking together with "Wolfman", "Satan" and "Slughead". Maybe they would, though. All this drooling. ;) When I (try to) play games like Stellaris, I'm only motivated to play it as Alien by using a race mod.
I'm kind of obsessed, I guess.

To Disney:
When I die, please use my skull for an animatronic Alien in the next movie.
Mention it in the video bonus material.
Posted by Huggs
 - Nov 03, 2018, 03:10:35 PM
How obsessed am I?

With Predator? Eh, so-so. I enjoy the movies immensely, but can't watch any of them more than twice a year. I buy and read the novels, and predators haunt my dreams every now and again, was fighting one last night actually. Other than that, Predator is not my #1.

With Alien? It goes deeper. I probably watched Alien 1 & 3 about 30 times each year. All the others I watch maybe 2-3 times a year. I buy and read the novels, and re-read them often enough. The Alien is often in my dreams. It is my favorite franchise, and I've been very verbal with my friends and coworkers that if I ever get a tattoo, it's going to be the WY logo. The only reason I haven't gotten it is because I find tattoos unattractive, and I enjoy my skin the way it is. Nothing personal to anyone on here who has one.

All that being said, I don't think about it all the time. The Alien isn't constantly there. I have work and responsibilities that take up most of my time. But like somebody else said earlier, it no longer terrifies me. It's an immense source of enjoyment and comfort when I've had a rough day, to dive into something Alien. But it's not my life. I do have an authentic Prometheus theatrical poster framed and up on the wall though. So I'm going to see something everyday no matter what.
Posted by windebieste
 - Nov 03, 2018, 12:32:31 PM
Well, that's true...  What's more, everyone knows something different.

-Windebieste.
Posted by TheSailingRabbit
 - Nov 03, 2018, 12:08:44 PM
Quote from: windebieste on Nov 03, 2018, 11:58:57 AM
ur all noobs.  lol.   :laugh:

-Windebieste.

We were all noobs at one point.  ;)
Posted by windebieste
 - Nov 03, 2018, 11:58:57 AM
ur all noobs.  lol.   :laugh:

-Windebieste.
Posted by TheSailingRabbit
 - Nov 03, 2018, 11:31:13 AM
Late to the party, but it's only been a year since diving into the fandom, and I'd say I'm borderline obsessive. I center on a few particular things, but, still. And I'd like a tattoo of Hudson on my right shoulder.
Posted by Local Trouble
 - May 29, 2018, 07:18:11 PM
We can't all be SM.
Posted by 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯
 - May 29, 2018, 05:48:01 PM
Quote from: bobby brown on Apr 18, 2018, 07:53:08 PM
Currently, I visit these board several times a day, even during work breaks. I'm googling and youtubing alien related stuff all day

I have been a fan of aliens since around 6 I think. It has come and gone through periods, but the last ten years its been nonstop.
I just never get sick of it. "ALIEN ALIEN ALIEN" my girlfriend and I sometimes teases my obsession. the last movie came out a year ago and I still harbor a deep need to discuss it in detail.

Quote from: Dean Learner on May 27, 2018, 12:04:22 PM
Two years ago I gave my daughter the middle name of Ripley and my wife talks me out of getting a tattoo of Mike Mignola's art of the Alien.

Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 19, 2018, 05:33:48 AM
I'm so obsessed, I'm having my cranium surgically elongated.

Buncha filthy casuals on here. Is there no hardcore fans on AVP Galaxy?
Posted by Corporal Hicks
 - May 29, 2018, 08:09:20 AM
Quote from: Shaun on May 27, 2018, 11:30:21 PM
I remember watching the movies when I was 5 or 6 and being absolutely terrified. I'd check under my bed and in the wardrobe for monsters. I'd then go sleep in my parents bed. Yet, in saying that I was always fascinated by it. I remember going to the video store with my parents as they'd rent new releases etc and more often than not, I'd go and find Alien and Aliens just to look at the cover.

Growing up, I always found it challenge to watch the movies (Alien and Aliens) right through. Typically with Alien, I'd struggle to watch the Chest burster scene and Lambert/Parkers demise. In Aliens, I'd always seem to watch until Vasquez death scene.

The fascination with the fear is very much my story too. I first saw Aliens when I was 5 after going on the Aliens: Ride at the Speed of Fright ride. We made it up until the chestburster scene and I just cacked my pants and my Dad had to turn the film off. I tried again when I was 7 but same result. But I was still fascinated and obsessed with what little I knew. I slept facedown for 5 years - logic being the chestburster wouldn't be able to come out if my chest was against the mattress.

It wasn't until I was 10 when I walked in on my Dad watching the film that I finally saw it all the way through. I saw what he was just putting on, about-faced and tried to leave the room. He made me stay and face my fears. We watched it in bits over a few days but I remember really wanted to get home from football practice and finish watching it. Then we watched Alien 3(despite Dad's warnings) that night.

For the next few years until I got the Alien Legacy boxset, I would check the TV times every week so I could try and catch any showings on Sky. I eventually managed to record Aliens: Special Edition and Alien on VHS.

QuoteNow as an adult, I watch the movies (all of them) every 2 or 3 months. Find myself on various Facebook groups, listening to podcasts, playing the games, reading the books and generally ensconcing myself with anything Alien related.

Oh, it's the best way! I just wish I had more time to still revisit Alien and Predator really often but still check out all the new stuff! What groups are you part of, if you don't mind me asking?

QuoteTo me, this series is everything. From being terrified to it now being my happy place. I'm just glad that there are communities of fans that I can relate to.

I really enjoyed your story, Shaun. Thanks for sharing.  :)

QuoteI'd get Alien tattoos if I could, but I have psoriasis (skin condition) so I don't think I can.

Ah, that's a shame mate! I'd really like one too but I'm too much of a wuss. Don't think I could cope with the pain of getting one done.


Quote from: Dean Learner on May 27, 2018, 12:04:22 PM
After seeing Alien 3 on VHS at eleven, I spent most of my teenage years obsessed with the franchise. While my passion dipped slightly since there's other stuff in life, I'm still quietly obsessed with the films and extended universe. Two years ago I gave my daughter the middle name of Ripley and my wife talks me out of getting a tattoo of Mike Mignola's art of the Alien.

I love hearing stories like that! One of my buddies gave his daughter the middle name Ellen after Ripley. I've gotta try and swing something like that when the time comes. I'm not sure I'll get away with it as I'm quite insistent of being able to name my son after me and my Dad so I can nickname him Trip (for Enterprise).
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