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alien

[eyl-yuhn, ey-lee-uhn] / ˈeɪl yən, ˈeɪ li ən /




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“War of the Worlds” remains a fascinating film within the director’s space alien canon because it has an anxiety and uncertainty that isn’t often found elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Steven Spielberg offers another alien tale with ‘Disclosure Day,’ Olivia Rodrigo embraces downcast love songs on her new record, an exhibition in Chicago focuses on Willem de Kooning’s drawings, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

While acknowledging that proof of alien life could dramatically alter society, he argued the impact could ultimately be positive.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The alien language she utters in the Disclosure Day trailer was something she developed with Spielberg and the movie’s sound designer Gary Rydstrom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Indeed, he always felt he was an alien and never a true resident of Budapest.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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