There’s a dark joke (or tragic irony, depending on one’s cynicism) nestled within the appearance of a familiar character in “Alien: Romulus.” The move is a dubious creative decision for the sake of ...

Fede Alvarez’s “Alien: Romulus” is as shallow as it is thrilling. While previous “Alien” films — both classic and reviled — ponder the mythos of creation, “Romulus” takes audiences on a blood-soaked ...