A Clockwork Orange (1971) or “Why the Caged Droog Sings”
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A Clockwork Orange (1971) or “Why the Caged Droog Sings”

An in-depth exploration of the root cause of violent tendencies, a society's failed attempt to mitigate antisocial behaviours, and how these two intertwined issues create a self-perpetuating quagmire. Free will and autonomy are central themes of the story as it attempts to deconstruct individual evil acts vs systemic; giving an unflinching look at both in the process.  The film is…
Companion, a Visceral Thriller Exploring Man’s Fear of AI and a Riveting Commentary on Misogyny
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Companion, a Visceral Thriller Exploring Man’s Fear of AI and a Riveting Commentary on Misogyny

Written & Directed by Drew Hancock Plot Breakdown & Observations Ever since man invented the concept of robots, he has been searching for ways to f*ck them. Films and television shows such as The Stepford Wives, Her, Blade Runner 2049, Black Mirror and Ex Machina have explored this subterranean desire. Drew Hancock’s sci-fi horror thriller, Companion, is the latest addition…
‘The Super’, An Egalitarian Tale that Suffers Slightly from Stereotyping
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‘The Super’, An Egalitarian Tale that Suffers Slightly from Stereotyping

The Super (1991)  Dir. Rod Daniel,  Written by Sam Simon & Nora Ephron  Louie Kritski (Joe Pesci) is a NYC slumlord intent on bilking his tenants for everything they're worth, until one day: through a stroke of bad luck, a judge orders him to live in his most rundown and derelict building, a virtually uninhabitable apartment complex situated in the…