Molli and Max in the Future (2023)
October 10, 2024 11:33 PM - Subscribe
A sci-fi romantic comedy about a man and woman whose orbits repeatedly collide over the course of 12 years, 4 planets, 3 dimensions, and one space-cult.
the political satire stood out to me :P
the political satire stood out to me :P
The concepts explored here sound completely berserk, but they actually parallel the world's current state in an uncomfortable way. For instance, the movie features a game show called "Do You Think You Can Rule the Galaxy?" which actually serves as the world's presidential election. A contestant/candidate named TurboSchmuk (Michael Chernus from Severance) promises to literally destroy the world -- a statement that is met with applause. The satirical lens this film places on the future of the world is uproarious, if a little too close for comfort.
Yes, this is When Harry Met Sally remade as a Millennial/Gen Z scifi movie. But what makes it special is the way it parallels the intense world realities that keep intruding on young folks today and their attempts to have normal lives. There's a plague, a hugely destructive chief executive, a huge world-destroying crisis that everyone knows is coming and knows how to fix but won't do anything about...
posted by DirtyOldTown at 7:18 PM on November 17, 2024
posted by DirtyOldTown at 7:18 PM on November 17, 2024
"But her eczema!"
posted by DirtyOldTown at 10:44 AM on November 18, 2024
posted by DirtyOldTown at 10:44 AM on November 18, 2024
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This is Michael Lukk Litwak's feature debut and it has its flaws but I was reasonably impressed. I'd be happy to see what he does next.
posted by edencosmic at 2:54 PM on October 11, 2024