Tag: Black Mirror
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Jay Hunt Named British Film Institute Chair
Jay Hunt has been appointed chair of the British Film Institute.A hugely well-respected name in British TV, Hunt is currently the creative director for Apple TV+ in Europe, and has been a governor of the British Film Institute since 2020.Prior to joining Apple, she was chief creative officer at Channel 4 and, thanks to previous…
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Foe review – Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan can’t lift dull Black Mirror knock-off
The stars try to save a familiar slab of sci-fi pondering involving a robotic replacement for a husband, but it’s not enoughIn the year 2065, water and fertile land are precious resources. The US midwest, ravaged by heat and drought, is sparsely populated and barren. Also, new technology allows AI to create sentient, indistinguishable copies…
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‘One Life’ Review: Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn Spotlight the Selfless Deeds of ‘the British Schindler’
A classically crafted feature debut from veteran TV director James Hawes (“Black Mirror”), “One Life” intercuts two eras 50 years apart in the long life of humble British humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton (1909-2015), referred to by some as “the British Schindler.” The biopic serves as a testament to the power of good, with a prestige…
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‘All of Us Strangers’ Makes Andrew Scott an Oscar-Worthy Leading Man
Andrew Scott sees dead people, but he could also see an Oscar nomination come his way with his heartbreaking and tenderly emotional turn as a gay screenwriter in Andrew Haigh’s drama “All of Us Strangers.”Loosely based on Taichi Yamada’s 1987 novel “Strangers,” the film follows screenwriter Adam (Scott), who, after an encounter with his neighbor…
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Love ’Black Mirror’s Romantic Episodes? Check Out This 2018 AI Romance
A subgenre of how novel technology has impacted romance and relationships has been expanding for a while now. With Black Mirror in particular popularizing the idea of more morbid uses and consequences of technology, coupled with our timeless captivation with classic romances, there was no doubt this niche was going to explode. This is particularly…
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15 Darkest ‘Black Mirror’ Episode Endings, Ranked
Content Warning: The following article contains spoilers for the Netflix show Black Mirror, as well as references to suicide, CSA, and bestiality.Charlie Brooker’s show has been surprising audiences with twist endings since its premiere in 2011 throughout five seasons. The anthology sci-fi show contains many dark endings that create a genuine sense of shock. With…
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‘Black Mirror’: The Hidden Meaning Behind Waldo, the Cartoon Bear
Black Mirror, the critically acclaimed anthology series created by Charlie Brooker, has earned a reputation for its thought-provoking and often unsettling portrayals of technology’s impact on society. One standout episode, “The Waldo Moment,” introduces us to an unusual character: Waldo, a blue cartoon bear who becomes a political satirist. While Waldo may seem like a…
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Robert Downey Jr. Wanted to Adapt This ‘Black Mirror’ Episode Into a Movie
“The Entire History of You” is often cited as amongst the greatest episodes of Black Mirror, and for good reason. It’s a somber depiction of a near-future world where memories are no longer a finite concept thanks to an implant that records everything its user sees and hears – thereby allowing them to relive any…
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This Hidden Reference in ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 Calls Back to a Previous Episode
Season 6 of Black Mirror had an abundance of hidden references to previous seasons of the sci-fi show for eagle-eyed fans. This plethora of Easter eggs included a recurring motif in the series that popped up a number of times in the new episodes. The reference in Black Mirror hints at the show’s broader universe(s)…
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Josh Hartnett’s Early Horror Roles Kickstarted His Career
“Beyond the Sea” may divide audiences, but what is undoubtedly a highlight to that Black Mirror episode, is the bleak, painful performance from Josh Hartnett. Space isn’t the only place the actor has found himself within the horror genre. He’s been among monsters in 30 Days of Night and was a monster hunter in Penny…