dystopia

DEVS (S1 E1, E2) "Episode 1 & Episode 2": An Intriguing Start to What Could be a Fascinating Series
Alex Garland & The Human Heart Of Dystopia

We go through the career of Alex Garland, and how his films often follow a similar theme of focusing on dystopian worlds.

THE PLATFORM: A Meaningless Descent
THE PLATFORM: A Meaningless Descent

The Platform is intriguing enough to reel in viewers who aren’t there just for its depravity, but unfortunately it fumbles developing anything further.

Directors Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles On Their New Film BACURAU
Directors Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles On Their New Film BACURAU

Andrew Young spoke with BACURAU directors Kleber Mendonça Filho & Juliano Dornelles, its brutality matched by its politicised satire and a dark and playful humour.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back

In Bear Witness, episode 10 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale, June’s back, she’s determined, and now, there’s a real chance at change.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E8) "Unfit": All The Sinners
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E8) “Unfit”: All The Sinners

Heading into the final part of the third season, decisions need to be made, soon, to solidify this show’s position. What’s the endgame? Who is June going to be?

ANIMA: Paul Thomas Anderson's Striking Visualisation of Thom Yorke's Music
ANIMA: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Striking Visualisation Of Thom Yorke’s Music

Anima visualises and synthesises Thom Yorke’s perennial themes of the political and personal in an arresting, touching – and somewhat surprising – way.

BLACK MIRROR: Unwrapping Season 5’s Flaws and Strengths
BLACK MIRROR Season 5: Unwrapping This Season’s Flaws & Strengths

The 5th season of Black Mirror is satisfying, but never reaches Charlie Brooker’s best work. Bree Duwin reviews.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E4) "God Bless The Baby": On The Eve Of Change
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E4) “God Bless The Baby”: On The Eve Of Change

The latest episode of The Handmaids Tale, “God Bless the Child” leaves you right where it wants you: seeking more.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E1-3) "Night" "Mary and Martha" & "Useful": Inching Towards A Revolution
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E1-3) “Night” “Mary and Martha” & “Useful”: Inching Towards A Revolution

Season three of The Handmaid’s Tale has started and Hulu released the first few episodes. As you might expect: things are as dire as ever.

CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi

With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment.

LEVEL 16 – Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once
LEVEL 16: Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once

Level 16 is an excellent short film trapped inside a pretty good full-length feature. Its shortcomings hurt its long-term impact.

Fantasy Science Part 11: Infertility In Sci-Fi & Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy Science Part 11: Infertility In Sci-Fi & Dystopian Fiction

Some (dystopian) science fiction stories have infertility at their basis. What are some of the best in how they treat the phenomenon? And is the threat real?

THE DARKEST MINDS: Uninspired, Half-Baked YA Adaptation
THE DARKEST MINDS: Uninspired, Half-Baked YA Adaptation

The Darkest Minds brings some potentially daring concepts, but builds them to nothing, with not even its action scenes being a saving grace.

HOW IT ENDS: Repetitive Disaster Story Runs Out Of Gas
HOW IT ENDS: Repetitive Disaster Story Runs Out Of Gas

Even with a good hook, How It Ends suffers from lack of vision becoming just a series of scenes that rarely congeals into anything substantial.

THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs
THE FIRST PURGE: America Is Fueling Its Provocateurs

An uneven final product with a mess of ideas and images thrown onscreen, The First Purge will sear moments in your mind, leaving you to question whether it was all worth it.