Tag: sundance2021
Podcast: A chat with the directors of ‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ and ‘Users’
Are we living in a simulation? That’s what Rodney Ascher aims to explore with his new documentary, A Glitch in the Matrix, which premiered at Sundance this week. In this special interview episode, we chat with Ascher about how he broke down such a co… Source
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Our favorite films and VR experiences at Sundance 2021
Here’s what we’ve learned from covering the 2021 Sundance: Virtual film festivals can be awkward, but it’s still an absolute rush to get an early look at some of the year’s most interesting films. And unlike most other film events, Sundance also inve… Source
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‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ and the obsession of simulation theory
If you've heard of simulation theory — the idea that our entire universe could be running inside of some sort of extra-dimensional computer — there's a good chance you encountered it from a high profile believer like Elon Musk. But how would an ave… Source
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My AI-moderated video chat with strangers gave me hope
In 2017, artists and filmmakers Lauren Lee McCarthy, Grace Lee and Tony Patrick were tasked with dreaming up the “future of work” for a residency at the University of Southern California. As part of a 3-month process of exploring ideas for the better… Source
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Apple just paid a record $25 million to buy a Sundance movie
Apple hasn’t been shy about spending lots of money to make TV+ a success, and that’s true even in an era when it can’t negotiate deals in person. Deadline and Variety report that Apple has bought Siân Heder’s coming-of-age tale CODA (“Children of Dea… Source
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