Quote from: Kimarhi on Jul 19, 2020, 02:44:33 PM
I don't mind continuing the Aliens era of storytelling AS LONG AS it is a complete reboot.
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(If we're talking movies...) I know this sounds paradoxical, but I think a complete reboot is a more respectful way to rework an established series than a partial retcon.
If you break into the existing Alien film franchise, and with Blomkamp we're talking about doing that after the ending of
Aliens, then the retcon of what follows feels like you're snubbing all the
Alien 3 and
Resurrection fans. (I'm sure the
Res fans exist).
Whereas by going back to the beginning and starting afresh with a new series, which in this case means finding some new way of launching the Alien cinematic universe, it leaves the original film series intact. The originals don't disappear, they will always be there to be enjoyed as their own thing.
The model I'm thinking of is the
Planet of the Apes franchise. I have a nostalgic liking for the original films (the ones starring Roddy McDowell) and continue to watch them on blu-ray. But the reboot versions with Andy Serkis are pretty fantastic too. To me, they co-exist together very well.
TC