Fifty young men compete annually in “The Long Walk” to win riches and a singular wish of their choosing. Walk continuously at a speed of 3mph or be shot dead. Last man standing wins. The Long Walk is set in a dystopian version of the United States of America now run by a totalitarian regime … Continue reading The Long Walk
Three acts in the life of Chuck (Tom Hiddleston) told in reverse order. Beginning with the apocalypse and ending with a childhood beset by setbacks. All framed in a reassuringly life affirming manner. The three acts in the Life of Chuck initially feel somewhat disconnected, but it is in the explanation of how they come … Continue reading The Life of Chuck
Set in a future where global warming has impacted sea levels an intelligent helper robot finds itself shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and has to adapt to live with the wildlife there. ROZZUM Unit 7134, later nicknamed Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) initially causes chaos amongst the animals resulting in them believing her to be a monster. … Continue reading The Wild Robot
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