‘Alpha Gang’ Brings Cate Blanchett and Chris Pine Together as Space Aliens

A new review out of Variety covers "Alpha Gang," a film from directors David and Nathan Zellner featuring an all-star cast, including Cate Blanchett and Chris Pine, playing space aliens. The review frames the movie as a rare feat in today's film industry, crediting the Zellner brothers for keeping their low-budget, hands-on style of filmmaking going even as it has become harder to get movies made at all. The write-up treats the film's existence, let alone its cast, as something of an achievement in itself.

With reporting from Variety.