Sentences with phrase «dystopian tale»
A dystopian tale refers to a story or narrative that is set in a future society or world where life is unpleasant, oppressive, or undesirable in some way. It usually portrays a darker version of reality, with elements such as totalitarian governments, extreme class divisions, and restricted personal freedoms. Full definition
First off, how does a filmmaker even begin to envision J.G. Ballard's dystopian tale of a society living in a building totally closed off from the outside world?
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Archaia revealed three new projects: «Space 1999,» written by Andrew E.C. Gaska and based on the 1970s British sci - fi TV show; «Gang of Fools,» a futuristic dystopian tale by James Smith; «Pantalones, TX,» an all - ages humor book by animator Yehudi Mercado; and «Iron: Or, the War After» by S.M. Vidaurri.
Monica Selby, at Her.Meneutics, wrote about why we need dystopian tales.
Tom Cruise is to follow up the blockbuster opening for dystopian tale Oblivion at the weekend with yet another science - fiction project, the Japanese saga Yukikaze.
It was a bleak, dystopian tale driven by the performances of its stars, perhaps most notably Hollywood newcomer Dafne Keen, who helped bring Laura / X -23 to life on the big screen.
A particular highlight was Miles Jay's Blink; a cautionary dystopian tale exploring the potential dangers of social media.
Other dystopian tales featuring mankind settling elsewhere in the universe because Earth has been destroyed include After Earth, Oblivion and WALL - E.
Part sf, part thriller, and totally eerie, this is recommended for readers who enjoy dystopian tales, thrillers, and sf.»
A suspenseful dystopian tale provocatively laced with elements of U.S. history, pop culture, and political allegory.
Before I looked it up I knew it was a gritty dystopian tale, and my interest — and willingness to buy — was piqued.
Greenfeld (Triburbia, 2012) amps up his satirical powers in this hard - charging, dystopian tale of a fully deregulated America ruled by «raw, rapacious capitalism.»
In theaters March 21, the futuristic thriller based on Veronica Roth's New York Times bestseller is a dystopian tale that details a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities.
May 18, 2018 • Director / co-writer Ramin Bahrani makes changes big and small to Ray Bradbury's dystopian tale.
The class system has reached universal proportions in this dystopian tale of a future Earth that has become so polluted that all who can afford to do so live on a man - made space station instead.
It's a dystopian tale... well it is if you happen to be a dog.
Ben Wheatley's fifth feature as director may not be to everyone's tastes but, should you be up to it, there's a lot to take away from this adaptation of J.G. Ballard's dystopian tale.
In 2010 he returned with a vengeance, bringing along favored Danny Boyle scribe Alex Garland (he of 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and the original source material for The Beach) in order to adapt Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian tale.
Chris Evans and an all - star cast do a tremendous job telling the dystopian tale about a group of poor passengers on board a train during the second Ice Age that revolt against their wealthy oppressors.
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands By Chris Bohjalian Vintage • $ 15.95 • ISBN 9780307743930 Something entirely different from the talented Bohjalian in his 16th novel: a dystopian tale about the aftermath of a nuclear meltdown.
The dystopian tale of a downsized Parisian academic at a crossroads in his life is wickedly funny and occasionally filthy.
A wonderful Margaret Atwood type of dystopian tale but, I tend to disagree with the reviewers.
3) Job Simulator tells a dystopian tale through comedic future - robot takes on modern day drudgery.