The Discovery (2017)
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In the near future, due to a breakthrough scientific discovery by Dr. Thomas Harbor, there is now...
The Marriage Act
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What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Britain. The near future. A right wing government...
Dean (6927 KP) rated Anon (2018) in Movies
May 12, 2018 (Updated May 12, 2018)
The technology ideas are very impressive and clearly touch on current issues around personal data and privacy laws. Despite this it doesn't have a big blockbuster feel to the film. The Sfx are kept quite simple overall. The film does have a certain visual style to it, including some impressive sets and locations.
A very interesting film that touches on some current issues whilst also being an enjoyable thriller. Short of being excellent but possibly a future cult classic!
ClareR (5733 KP) rated Body of Stars in Books
Jan 16, 2024
Instead of this phenomenon giving women autonomy over their own lives, it seems that it’s the same old story. Their bodies are a commodity, mapped out by a government organisation, checked over by their fathers when their markings change during puberty. They are warned not to show themselves off or be by themselves, lest men can’t control themselves as they’re driven wild with lust. So far, so stereotypical.
Celeste Morton is excited by the prospect of this transition, and her brother Miles is desperate to practice his interpretation skills on his sister. But when Celeste transitions, a terrible fate is revealed. And in a desperate bid to keep this a secret, Celeste experiences the worst thing that can happen to a changeling.
I have to admit to being very frustrated whilst reading this. There’s nothing feminist about this story - there is a good argument for why feminism is necessary though. Misogyny is rife in the world of this book! To be honest, the story could have run in exactly the same direction without the need for freckles, moles and other markings. It was depressing that even in an alternative near future, women would be experiencing the same restrictions and abuse that so many live through today.
This was a novel that I loved to hate - the frustration was immense! Do I recommend it? Well yes, but be prepared for the deep breathing, calming exercises that you’ll need!
Dean (6927 KP) rated Tell Me How I Die (2016) in Movies
Oct 27, 2017 (Updated Oct 27, 2017)
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Saw VI (2009) in Movies
Jan 13, 2020
The Plot: With Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) still directing events from beyond the grave, Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) emerges as the heir to the killer's twisted legacy. But as the FBI closes in, Hoffman sets in motion a game that is designed to reveal Jigsaw's grand scheme.
A must watch franchise, if you havent seen it yet.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Podcasts
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In yet another example of Mercedes-Benz Financial's commitment to deliver outstanding customer...
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'There is no such thing as autobiography, there is only art and lies'. Set in a London of the near...
The Rover (2014)
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In the near future, mankind's greed and excesses have pushed civilization to the breaking point....
Ready Player One (2018)
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Film centers on a young outcast named Wade Watts. In the near future, Watts escapes from his daily...