Three components that make Ridley Scott's ALIEN a powerful cinematic experience

Alien holds up as a sci fi film and it shows, in contrast to the extended Prometheus saga, how to make a powerful, well acted, timeless film. John Shares his thoughts on the movie which he just re watched on the plane back from Italy.

On the flight back from Italy, John saw Alien was available on the in-flight movie screens and watched it for the 20+ time. Now he shares some insight into why he thinks it is such a great watch and how it stands out as a quality film into the larger "Alien" franchise.