I just re-watched
ALIEN: What is Cosmic Horror? video essay released by
Real Dimensional Pictures in May 2017. It's very interesting take on Alien franchise, especially in relation to flawed
Prometheus and
Covenant and their characters' actions. I have to admit that I rolled eyes few times (who hasn't?) while watching both
Alien prequels but this video somewhat changed by approach.
It's 17 minutes long and it's worth watching. It contains 3 parts:
The Soulless Ego
Mankind: The Infant, The Ant
Hell - The Consequence of Arrogance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3WExPtoqooTo quote the author of the essay:
QuoteCosmic horror is what the Alien franchise runs on. The basis thesis of the movie is that the ego of mankind cannot even remotely prepare them for the cold and inhuman evils found in the universe. When one rolls their eyes in frustration at the scientists playing with a dangerous snake-like creature instead of running away , or the crew who think they can outsmart what exists in the unknown, we are really rolling our eyes at the arrogance and stupidity of the ego.