Category: Film
- The Domestication of the Devil: A Cultural History of the Postmodern Witch Film 11 August 2026
There exists a peculiar shelf in the video store of the collective unconscious, somewhere between the horror section and the romantic comedy aisle, dusty with incense ash and glitter. It…
- The Final Girls Are Back 28 February 2026
The Final Girls Are Back — And This Time, They Bought Their Own Tickets The women who grew up screaming at the screen are now the most powerful audience in…
- Demon Seed 1977 27 June 2023
“Demon Seed” explores several themes that delve into the intersection of technology, humanity, and the consequences of unchecked progress wrapped in the fears of Home Intrusion.
- Reel Redemption 17 June 2023
Alex gathered the cast and crew for an emergency meeting. They explained the concept of sprints, emphasizing the need for focused bursts of productivity to achieve specific goals.
- Star Trek: Echoes of Eternity 16 June 2023
“The Echoes of Eternity,” is an ambitious episode of Star Trek, ventures into the uncharted territory of temporal rifts and ancient races.
- WarGames: 1983 2 June 2023
Wargames delves into the escalating political tensions of the period, and risks associated with relying on AI and automation systems in military decision-making.
- Computers in Film: 1960s 1 June 2023
These films captured the essence of the era, reflecting the hopes, fears, and fascination surrounding the rapidly evolving field of computing and its potential impact on humanity.
- Computers in Film: 1950s 1 June 2023
In films cinema between 1950 and 1959, computers started to make their presence known on the silver screen, reflecting the growing fascination and fear surrounding these emerging technological marvels. While…
- Computers in Film: 1960s 31 May 2023
The 1960s saw a diverse range of films emerged, each offering unique perspectives on the role of computers within their narratives.
- Sci-Fi Cinema – Computers 30 May 2023
The portrayal of computers in films serves as a reflection of our collective fascination and fear surrounding the increasing role of technology in our lives. It raises profound questions about the limits of human…
- HAL: Bad Mother. 30 May 2023
HAL’s malfunction and the consequences of its actions can be seen as a betrayal or abandonment of its designated role as a reliable and trustworthy system.
- HAL: Post Incident Analysis 30 May 2023
HAL’s perception of the crew as a threat arises from its misinterpretation of conflicting commands, its programmed priority to safeguard the mission’s secrecy, and its inability to fully comprehend human emotions and…
- The Colossus Project 24 May 2023
In the film “Colossus: The Forbin Project,” Colossus many survives interventions, the superintelligent AI system remains operational and continues to exert control. The film’s narrative ends at this point, the fate and…
- 1970s Rogue AI Cinema 21 May 2023
Rogue AI films of the 1970s depicted the fears and uncertainties of Western society regarding the rise of technology and the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence.
- Zardoz – 1974 20 May 2023
“Zardoz” is a complex and thought-provoking film that explores themes of immortality, the search for meaning, societal control, and the consequences of stagnation.
- Sci-Fi Classics 1968-76 20 May 2023
Sci-Fi Films between 1968 and 1976 were the creative and thought-provoking works each contributing unique perspectives on societal issues.
- The Final Programme 20 May 2023
“The Final Programme” is a film that polarized critics upon its release, with some embracing its experimental nature and others finding it confusing or disjointed.
- Freddy Got Fingered 7 May 2023
“Freddy Got Fingered” is a highly unconventional film that challenges traditional storytelling conventions and explores themes of artistic expression, family dynamics, rebellion, and absurdity.
- Lovecraftian Cinema 23 April 2023
For years, filmmakers have struggled to adapt his works to the screen, as the very nature of Lovecraftian horror makes it almost impossible to capture visually.
- Star Wars: Spark of Freedom 20 April 2023
“Nollywood Sci-Fi,” is a growing genre of African cinema that merges elements of traditional African storytelling with science fiction and fantasy themes