Ellen Ripley is the best action heroine of all time, without question. Just look at two of the most iconic images of Ripley. One finds her cradling Newt (Carrie Henn), the survivor of a xenomorph ...

With Women Of Action, Caroline Siede digs into the history of women-driven action movies to explore what these stories say about gender and how depictions of female action heroes have evolved over ...

In 1979, Sigourney Weaver, then a relative unknown, became a huge star thanks to her breakout performance as Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott's Alien. In a world dominated by male heroes, Ripley was a ...

A tribute to Ellen Ripley, and her continued inspiration in the realm of female action heroes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Andy repeats a memorable franchise line in Alien: Romulus that was first spoken by Sigourney Weaver in Aliens, but it's more than just a fun reference. David Jonsson plays Andy, a synthetic character ...