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Oct 12, 2023Liked by James Pethokoukis

Having read the book and seen the movie, The Road seems like an odd choice to me, although I appreciate your point. Agree strongly on Koyaanisqatsi. I saw that on an Imax screen several times when I was a grad student. The follow-up, Powaaquatsi isn't as good visually but the soundtrack is great.

For positive SF, I would nominate Her. AI doesn't kill us, and the society in which the story is set seems rather pleasant. You could make a case for The Fifth Element. How about Arrival? I haven't seen them but Tomorrowland and Meet the Robinson's sound positive.

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