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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

All content by Alikhan Kaukenayev
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Review: “Xeno” disappoints its sci-fi predecessors

As it joins the large discography of movies where an alien crash lands on Earth, “Xeno” struggles to find a unique angle.
Alikhan Kaukenayev, Contributing Writer October 1, 2025

Aliens in cinema have long been a mirror for global anxieties and hopes. From Cold War-era metaphors for foreign threats to Steven Spielberg-style friendly companions, extraterrestrial...