Some character deaths don't just break our hearts '€” they break entire franchises. Join us as we count down our picks for the movie character deaths that either directly killed a franchise or helped ...

On June 16, 1978, the first edition of Space Invaders was released in arcade halls in Japan. The game would go on to become ...

Steven Spielberg is in his aliens exist era — but in truth, he’s been there since at least 1977. That’s when the director ...

Steven Spielberg has always believed we’re not alone in this universe. With ‘Disclosure Day,’ he may make a believer out of ...

Steven Spielberg remains one of Hollywood’s most respected and renowned filmmakers. The humble director, producer and screenwriter has recently released his latest science-fiction film, Disclosure Day ...

Steven Spielberg has long been fascinated with the idea of aliens visiting Earth, yet "Disclosure Day" offers a very ...

From Close Encounters to Disclosure Day, here's every Steven Spielberg movie featuring aliens or extraterrestrial life, and ...

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination ...

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Imagine, for a moment, that you've bought a lotto scratch-off ticket. You don't seriously think you're going to win, but hey, it's $5 — and they've got a video game one, too. You rub off the ...

Humans have always been obsessed with extraterrestrial life and what is out there beyond the stars. Well, our obsession with a world out there has always been reflected in our art, including cinema.

M. Gessen is an Opinion columnist for The Times. They are the winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for opinion writing. They are ...