Steven Spielberg’s fourth film about alien encounters is “Disclosure Day,” following “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” That inspired us to take another look at what Roger Ebert thought about some of the most famous and infamous alien movies,

The best alien invasion movies feature the most exhilarating stories about extraterrestrial visitors, from War of the Worlds to Annihilation.

Steven Spielberg’s alien oeuvre has some enduring morals. Don’t trust the government. Your loved ones may not understand you. Find your way home if you can. “Disclosure Day”, his new release, adds a cosmic plea: give peace a chance.

British director Nicolas Roeg's "The Man Who Fell To Earth" is one such pioneering gem, and we’re celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary today to remind cinephiles of its dreamy atmosphere and poignant portrait of a benevolent extraterrestrial visitor ruined by human vices.