by Nathaniel R
Today marks the 10th anniversary of District 9 (2009), a major sleeper hit and Oscar success in its year. Remember that year when it seemed like anything was possible for the sudden extra Best Picture slots ... before the awards strategists and specialty distributors conquered the new system to make it more like the old system again in terms of what got a Best Picture nod.
District 9 was totally snubbed in Best Makeup which was insane. What does the makeup branch have against body horror anyway? Which brings us to today's lunchtime poll. You've become infected and are turning into an alien. Choose which movie alien you'd like to become and why. Here are some of movie aliens for inspiration and to get the conversation started...
Powerful, deadly, and feared. *sigourney not included
If you're Navi you get to have sex with your hair which is kind of cool
Awesome singing voice... but that look isn't very flexible for every day life now is it?
healing powers and telekinesis... but the tradeoff is that you're a total sap and kinda fugly. Worth it?
Pros: very hypnotic and seductive. Cons: you're a sociophatic fuckd up asshole with an identity crisis
Pros: Lots of wisdom; Con: not in touch with your emotions. A killjoy
Living in giant tree villages would be baller... but imagine the ridicule!
Can pass at (hot) human. But Kryptonite allergies and that stuff is apparently everywhere.