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In 1979, 'Alien' used the tagline "in space no one can hear you scream". That same year no one could hear you screaming during this movie since chances are it was a pretty empty theater. This was Disney's attempt at a big budget ($20 million!) sci-fi movie to capitalize on the success of Star Wars. Audiences weren't that interested, but for me it was one of the great classics of my childhood and I would add Maximillian to my growing list of favorite movie villains. Any chance I had I would draw him, the Palomino, the Cygnus or even V.I.N.CENT. The film did go on to get two Academy Award nominations for cinematography and visual effects, but lost to 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Alien'. Here's a bit of trivia for you...the main characters in Michael Mann's film 'Collateral' are named Vincent and Max. Hmmmm, coincidence?

Favorite scene? Well, the laser fight on the catwalks, of course. Second favorite? Maximilian using his blades to shred Anthony Perkins (Dr. Alex Durant). Yes, I was dark, even at nine.

I would love to see Disney do a remake today, perhaps with Michael Bay at the helm. That way I can't make heads or tails of the action scenes, but everything would sure look pretty. He could cast the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus (IT'S MILEY!!) as the crew of the Palomino, with Hugh Laurie as crazy Dr. Hans Reinhardt. And the voices behind V.I.N.CENT and BOB? Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.