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Street Trash review grisly remake of cult horror sends exploding corpses to South Africa

The film highlights the socio-economic divide in a dystopian Cape Town while featuring gruesome practical effects.

Enslaved by the Machine

Emma Goldman's critique illustrates a persistent fear of humanity's servitude to machines, highlighting both historical and contemporary implications of automation.
#surveillance

'Your Utopia' considers surveillance and the perils of advanced technology

The concept of utopia is inherently contradictory, signifying both an ideal place and no place.
Bora Chung's new story collection explores the contradictions of utopia through scenarios involving surveillance and advanced technology.

George Orwell's '1984' can teach us how to fight today's totalitarians 75 years after he wrote it

Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' remains relevant today, reflecting similarities between our present society and his dystopian world.

1984 vs. Brave New World: Which Dystopian Future Wins Out?

Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World provide chilling insights into societal control, relevant to today's world and its challenges.

Sauron Secures Funding for All-Seeing Eye

A Silicon Valley start-up named Sauron offers high-tech surveillance solutions, despite its ominously iconic name suggesting a dystopian tone.

'Your Utopia' considers surveillance and the perils of advanced technology

The concept of utopia is inherently contradictory, signifying both an ideal place and no place.
Bora Chung's new story collection explores the contradictions of utopia through scenarios involving surveillance and advanced technology.

George Orwell's '1984' can teach us how to fight today's totalitarians 75 years after he wrote it

Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' remains relevant today, reflecting similarities between our present society and his dystopian world.

1984 vs. Brave New World: Which Dystopian Future Wins Out?

Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World provide chilling insights into societal control, relevant to today's world and its challenges.

Sauron Secures Funding for All-Seeing Eye

A Silicon Valley start-up named Sauron offers high-tech surveillance solutions, despite its ominously iconic name suggesting a dystopian tone.
moresurveillance

40 Years Ago, The Most Important Dystopian Thriller Ever Got A Powerful Adaptation

'1984’ remains a compelling adaptation that highlights the enduring relevance and impact of Orwell's dystopian themes in contemporary society.
#technology

40 years of cyberpunk: A dystopian future that seems all too real today

Cyberpunk represents a future shaped by the complexities of technology and capitalism, often resembling our current societal struggles.

'The Terminator' turns 40-and hits different in the age of AI

The Terminator remains relevant today, reflecting our fears about the advancements in artificial intelligence and its potential threat to humanity.

40 years of cyberpunk: A dystopian future that seems all too real today

Cyberpunk represents a future shaped by the complexities of technology and capitalism, often resembling our current societal struggles.

'The Terminator' turns 40-and hits different in the age of AI

The Terminator remains relevant today, reflecting our fears about the advancements in artificial intelligence and its potential threat to humanity.
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#ai

These bizarre AI billboards are a dystopian nightmare

Dystopian ads promoting AI workers inadvertently evoke fear and showcase the human preference for authenticity over robotic interactions.

The creator of ChatGPT's voice wants to build the tech from "Her," minus the dystopia | TechCrunch

Alexis Conneau is turning fiction from the movie 'Her' into real AI technology while striving to avoid its dystopian implications.

These bizarre AI billboards are a dystopian nightmare

Dystopian ads promoting AI workers inadvertently evoke fear and showcase the human preference for authenticity over robotic interactions.

The creator of ChatGPT's voice wants to build the tech from "Her," minus the dystopia | TechCrunch

Alexis Conneau is turning fiction from the movie 'Her' into real AI technology while striving to avoid its dystopian implications.
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#art

Masakatsu Sashie's Captivating Oil Paintings Envision a Post-Apocalyptic Universe | stupidDOPE

Masakatsu Sashie's artwork explores themes of human impact through surreal orbs amidst ruin, blending technology, nature, and tradition in an otherworldly manner.

Max Hooper Schneider's "Carnival of Gestation" Blurs the Line Between Nature and the Synthetic | stupidDOPE

Max Hooper Schneider's art challenges perceptions of ecosystems by merging life and artificiality in unsettling ways.

Masakatsu Sashie's Captivating Oil Paintings Envision a Post-Apocalyptic Universe | stupidDOPE

Masakatsu Sashie's artwork explores themes of human impact through surreal orbs amidst ruin, blending technology, nature, and tradition in an otherworldly manner.

Max Hooper Schneider's "Carnival of Gestation" Blurs the Line Between Nature and the Synthetic | stupidDOPE

Max Hooper Schneider's art challenges perceptions of ecosystems by merging life and artificiality in unsettling ways.
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#eva-longoria

Trump Critic Eva Longoria Reveals She Has Fled Dystopian' United States: I'm Privileged. I Get To Escape'

Eva Longoria left the U.S. due to disenchantment with Trump's presidency, calling the country 'dystopian' and expressing concern for less privileged Americans.

Eva Longoria has left 'dystopian' US for Mexico and Spain- but don't worry about us, we'll be OK

Eva Longoria expressed concern for Americans living in a 'dystopian country' while describing her own privileged life overseas.

Eva Longoria thinks America is a dystopia: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 23, 2024

Eva Longoria's views on America's state highlight a divide in perceptions regarding the political climate and living conditions in the United States.

Trump Critic Eva Longoria Reveals She Has Fled Dystopian' United States: I'm Privileged. I Get To Escape'

Eva Longoria left the U.S. due to disenchantment with Trump's presidency, calling the country 'dystopian' and expressing concern for less privileged Americans.

Eva Longoria has left 'dystopian' US for Mexico and Spain- but don't worry about us, we'll be OK

Eva Longoria expressed concern for Americans living in a 'dystopian country' while describing her own privileged life overseas.

Eva Longoria thinks America is a dystopia: Letters to the Editor - Nov. 23, 2024

Eva Longoria's views on America's state highlight a divide in perceptions regarding the political climate and living conditions in the United States.
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Maddaddam - dystopian adventure at Royal Ballet - Review

MaddAddam showcases a powerful fusion of dance and narrative, exploring complex themes from Atwood's trilogy.

The Digit Addiction Pandemic

The rise of addiction to digital currencies mirrors drug addictions, resulting in dependency and loss of financial independence.

43 Years Later, a Legendary Apocalyptic Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

'Escape from New York' set the blueprint for '80s action cinema with its dystopian narrative and antihero archetype.

Sales surge for dystopian books after Trump election victory

The surge in sales for books on democracy, dystopia, and feminism reflects a societal reaction to rising authoritarianism post-Trump's election.
#satire

Turn Me On review dystopia's kindly new manners

The film contrasts passion and contentment, exploring the impact of suppressing emotions in a retro-futuristic dystopia.

Book excerpt from 'Glory Days' by Simon Rich - Harvard Gazette

The story paints a satirical view of a post-climate-change future through the eyes of a great-grandfather reminiscing about his life on Earth.

Turn Me On review dystopia's kindly new manners

The film contrasts passion and contentment, exploring the impact of suppressing emotions in a retro-futuristic dystopia.

Book excerpt from 'Glory Days' by Simon Rich - Harvard Gazette

The story paints a satirical view of a post-climate-change future through the eyes of a great-grandfather reminiscing about his life on Earth.
moresatire

James Cameron says the reality of artificial general intelligence is 'scarier' than the fiction of it

James Cameron is optimistic about AI but concerned about the risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI) falling into corporate hands.

Remote Controlled Humans

Machines are increasingly encroaching upon creative jobs, challenging the belief that such roles are safe from automation.

Cowboy-Dance Future World

The prohibition of funny cowboy dancing reflects a disturbing suppression of personal freedoms in a controlled society.
#sci-fi

Mickey 17 Trailer Shows Off Bong Joon-Ho's Sci-Fi Dark Comedy About Killing Robert Pattinson Over And Over Again

Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon-ho, explores cloning in a dystopian setting, featuring Robert Pattinson as an expendable character who rebels.

The Assessment review Alicia Vikander is future parents' worst nightmare

Fleur Fortune's film explores a dystopian future where couples undergo a rigorous assessment to be allowed to have children.

The Most Barbaric Sci-Fi Movie of the Last Decade Accidentally Predicted a Modern Crisis

A group of scientists from Earth observe a barbaric society in 'Hard to Be a God', battling anti-intellectualism and violent persecution.

Mickey 17 Trailer Shows Off Bong Joon-Ho's Sci-Fi Dark Comedy About Killing Robert Pattinson Over And Over Again

Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon-ho, explores cloning in a dystopian setting, featuring Robert Pattinson as an expendable character who rebels.

The Assessment review Alicia Vikander is future parents' worst nightmare

Fleur Fortune's film explores a dystopian future where couples undergo a rigorous assessment to be allowed to have children.

The Most Barbaric Sci-Fi Movie of the Last Decade Accidentally Predicted a Modern Crisis

A group of scientists from Earth observe a barbaric society in 'Hard to Be a God', battling anti-intellectualism and violent persecution.
moresci-fi

The End is the bleakest Hollywood musical ever made

The End is a unique musical that blends Hollywood razzle-dazzle with a post-apocalyptic introspection on guilt and humanity.

Hollowbody fills the void left by PS2 survival horror games

The true terror in 'Hollowbody' is the systemic failures that leave individuals to fend for themselves in a dystopian world.

2073 Presents the Slow Creep to Apocalypse

Asif Kapadia's '2073' presents a dystopian vision of the future, warning against authoritarianism and highlighting contemporary societal issues.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Oh, Dystopia: Scott Listfield's Vision of the Future is Also the Present

The artist's show, 'Oh, Dystopia,' offers a unique perspective on finding beauty amidst societal collapse.

FINE CHAOS Spring/Summer 2025 - KALTBLUT Magazine

Avant-garde 'Fear The Dome' collection redefines fashion with a hyper-futuristic dystopian narrative.
#furiosa

Furiosa Is Not Fury Road. That's a Good Thing.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a complex and contemplative prequel exploring the price of holding on to humanity in a postapocalyptic world.

Furiosa Isn't Trying to Make the Apocalypse Look Cool

Furiosa provides a somber and twisted counterpoint to the exhilarating action of Fury Road, reminding viewers of the bleak reality of the End Times.

Furiosa Is Not Fury Road. That's a Good Thing.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a complex and contemplative prequel exploring the price of holding on to humanity in a postapocalyptic world.

Furiosa Isn't Trying to Make the Apocalypse Look Cool

Furiosa provides a somber and twisted counterpoint to the exhilarating action of Fury Road, reminding viewers of the bleak reality of the End Times.
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What would happen in the hours, weeks and months after nuclear war?

The dystopian aftermath of a global nuclear war is detailed in Annie Jacobsen's new book, highlighting the collapse of modern civilization and the devastating impact on humanity.
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