EX MACHINA (2014)—A young programmer Caleb wins a competition to spend a week at the secluded home of tech genius Nathan. There, he is tasked with evaluating Ava, an advanced humanoid AI, to determine whether she possesses true consciousness. As Caleb interacts with Ava, questions of manipulation, trust, and morality emerge, leading to a tense psychological battle.
Johnny Has the Keys ventures into the isolated, high-tech world of Ex Machina. Join us as we discuss the film’s sleek design, the hauntingly precise performances, and the moral quandaries posed by artificial intelligence. We’ll explore the screenplay, the tension between observer and observed, and the unsettling power dynamics that unfold. Prepare for a thought-provoking dive into technology and consciousness, where every interaction challenges what it means to be truly alive.
SHOW LINKS:
- Ex Machina (2014)
- Alex Garland
- Frankenstein (1931)
- Companion (2025)
- M3gan (2022)
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
- Deus Ex Machina
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- Black Mirror (2011)
- Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- The Artifice Girl (2022)
- Pinocchio (1940)
- Westworld (2016)
- The Turing Test
- Metropolis (1927)
- Jocasta of Marvel
- Lost in Space (2018)
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- Robocop (1987)
- The Machine (2013)
- Star Trek: Requiem for Methuselah (1969)
- The Tempest by Shakespeare
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