A playlist on film analysis and criticism continues with an analysis of James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi action classic Aliens, as well as why it is deserving of a place on a list of great films.

Concepts

film analysis, film making, image analysis, literary analysis

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Review the elements of the hero's journey prior to watching the video
• Most appropriate for film studies classes

Classroom Considerations

• Video include rapid narration and frequent asides
• The film is R rated
• Given the sexual references in the analysis, preview the video to determine if appropriate for your teaching situation

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The episode focuses on how the character of Ripley marked a change of women's roles in sci-fi action films

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.3