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From the Pros, Analysis of Current Releases  ALIEN Analysis
I've said it before, but when you're trying to sell a
screenplay, one of the best things you can possibly do is watch
and analyze film in your genre.  We did this with DAWN OF THE
DEAD a couple weeks ago and got a fantastic response. And since
we've also been getting so many horror scripts lately, I decided
to analyze a classic of the genre for you: ALIEN.  I did this on
the fly without the script in front of me, but I think it's a
pretty accurate analysis, aside from not mapping out a couple
different subplots. Enjoy!  ALIEN (1979) Analysis   Act One.  1)
The Nostromo glides noiselessly through space. Its corridors
stand empty. Then light come on, and awaken her cryogenically
hibernating crew. 6:40 (+) 2) The characters discuss golden
time, full shares, etc. "Moth