Where did Ridley Scott grow up?

Scott was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, the son of Elizabeth and Colonel Francis Percy Scott. He was raised in an Army family, meaning that for most of his early life, his father — an officer in the Royal Engineers — was absent.

Where does the last name Ridley come from?

Ridley is a surname and given name that originated from locations in Cheshire, Kent, Northumberland, and Essex counties in England. The name derives from Old English, either hrēod (reeds) + lēah (wood or clearing), or rydde (cleared land) + lēah.

What religion was Ridley?

A self-described atheist, Sir Ridley Scott has developed a generally bleak vision of religion, particularly the Judeo-Christian tradition, throughout his work, above all in historical sagas like Robin Hood (2010), starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), starring Gérard …

Is Ridley Based on the Xenomorph?

Ridley’s original design resembles a Xenomorph, most notably with his elongated head, comparatively small mouth, and long pointed tail. The Xenomorph Aliens have a second mouth on their tongues which is round and has many teeth. The design of the Metroid larvae is similar to this.

Is Prometheus a prequel to Alien?

2012’s Prometheus, directed by Ridley Scott and serving as a strange prequel to the Alien franchise, is one of the most misunderstood sci-fi movies of all time. It’s not a better movie than 1979’s Alien.

Is Top Gun a true story?

“Top Gun” is not based off a true story, but it does pull from realistic events. The movie was actually inspired by an article called “Top Guns” by Israeli writer and director, Ehud Yonay. Many U.S. Navy pilots have said that the movie is an accurate portrayal of what life is like as a Navy pilot.