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 | | Xenomorphic Liaisons: Exploring Eroticism, Gender, and Human Qualities in Alien | | by Andy Carrington, Jul 9, 2008 | | If ever there were a heroine that dared to stand alone with the eusociality of an extraterrestrial life form, then it would have to be Ellen Ripley. The Xenomorph, whose disturbing life form involves the offspring violently erupting from human hosts, undoubtedly was (and still is) one of the most frightening recurring races ever created through science fiction. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | 10 Common Phallic Symbols in Cinema | | by K D Blakley, Apr 7, 2008 | | Phallic symbolism as a subconscious association of an object with masculinity, dominance and power, has had a long history in film interpretation. Whether or not specific instances are consciously intended by the director is certainly open to debate, but no doubt it sometimes is. The use of phallic symbols has become so rooted in the film culture that cinematic spoofs exploit the most trite ones to advantage. | | Comments(2) Liked It: 1 |
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