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Subverse - (2018 show) vimeo title card

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https://vimeo.com/274346952

In a world where people work and play in virtual reality, one man dreams of going on a date. Sort of.

Really trippy and great quality.



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Nemesis - (1992 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107668/

In a world where cybernetics are commonplace, a cop is tasked to track down pro-human terrorists.

It’s straightforward fun; very good.



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The World, the Flesh and the Devil - (1959 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053454/

A coal miner survives an apocalypse, but his struggles are only beginning.

Patient and excellent. A solid movie that survives its times. Also good for the terminally woke, to rub in the fact that this content has been mainstream since forever.



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Cocoon - The Return - (1988 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094890/

Aliens arrive with human ambassadors, who struggle with a decision to return or stay.

This movie has a poor tone and struggles with abandonment and mortality; it’s generally depressing. Not recommended, especially if you liked the first movie.

  • Trailer
  • Inappropriately rated: PG-13 but with suicide.


Looper - (2012 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1276104/
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/looper

To dispose of bodies, criminal enterprises send people back in time to kill them. For some reason.

I mean, it’s a movie. It’s not bad, but it’s definitely dumb.



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In Time - (2011 movie) image

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637688/

In a world where lifespan replaces currency, one man is given more than his due, upsetting the balance of powers.

Good story, pacing, and acting.


Inception - (2010 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/
https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/inception

A criminal group sedates and enters the dreams of targets to steal their secrets.

I’m sure it’s wonderful and nuanced for lots of people, but to me it’s just okay. I find it rather obvious and uninteresting.



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Pitch Black - (2000 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134847/
https://www.uphe.com/movies/pitch-black

Passengers crash on an alien world alongside a man with a bounty on his head.

A classic! Excellent all the way through.



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Pandorum - (2009 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188729/

A colony ship faces a set of disasters that leave it both crippled and filled with a confused crew.

Better than my description.



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