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Now that V for Vendetta and Idiocracy have essentially become documentaries, what other movies do you place in that camp? (beehaw.org)
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Buildings aren't big enough for Blade Runner yet, and there's still a veneer of government control.

(ETA: No one's said it yet, but 1984 is so obvious that it wasn't worth mentioning.)

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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I wouldn't focus too much on the anachronistic technology, that's more to keep with the vibe of the original trilogy.

The farming audits, IMO, are pretty directly an analog to what ICE is doing in the US.

There's definitely some WW2 influence and stylistic choices, if anything that's to keep the execs willing to fund the thing, but later on you'll see some more blatant comparisons to our modern situation.

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 1 points 13 hours ago

Given the timeline between writing and release for any modern television show, it's highly unlikely that was the intent. That it now dovetails is coincidence.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 19 hours ago

It reminds me more of Nazis as they were more methodical with data and purpose. I'd be surprised if this was written or acted after trumps inauguration. Funny, not funny, how it can echo both.

I've seen references to the senators speech, so I'm looking forward to that.