(Welcome to Movies for the Resistance, a weekly column intended to showcase films with particular pertinence for 2017. One of the fundamental purposes of art in general, and movies in particular, is to serve as a spiritual armory: bringing hope, timely lessons and shared experiences when times are dark. They can move us to positive political action, lend insight to the inexplicable, …
Ex Machina Movie Review
There’s a tendency to overpraise smart sci-fi, in part because its comparative rarity makes each new example something worth treasuring. Most of them adhere to certain well-worn tropes (artificial intelligence, for example, or time travel) and the simple act of approaching their chosen topic with devotion and respect can be enough to carry them. Even if they don’t push the …