After Yang: AI characters have been well explored, but Kogonada has found a new angle of attack. Yang is many things, not all of them understood, but first and foremost, he is a mirror.
I'm Your Man: The topline story is a frothy romcom with plenty of silliness and a comedy of manners. But the silliness is hiding ... well, you won't see the twists coming.
I’m Your Man came out last year. After Yang premiered in Cannes but was then pulled back until Sundance, where it made its North American premier. The trailer was just released today. It will be in theaters March 4 and will then stream on Showtime.
The cinematography warrants a trip to the theater, especially if you don’t have Showtime. I suppose it will eventually work its way out into broader distribution, but it’s good enough that it would be a shame to wait.
Both of these are serious movies. I would argue that both are “our kind of movies” in terms of cultural tone and the respect with which they approach serious issues.
After Yang was the best film at Sundance (IMHO) and is the early leader on my board for best film of the year. I’m Your Man weaves in and out of some of the same themes, though After Yang is much broader in perspective. They are a good pair to watch within a short period of time for purposes of contrast.
Oops: if you are into doomsday scenarios, After Yang is NOT your cup of tea .... Me bad.
[[”I wish I had a real memory.”]]
That has been done many times. Robots wanting to,be human, to have rela memories, not artificially implanted ones.
What makes this film different?
Plot synopsis (without spoilers)?
I’ve yet to seen an AI depicted properly. All amount to “autistic sociopath” straining toward human traits. Most fall in the category of a great plot idea, but written into a corner where the author can’t escape his own mental limits. Here’s hoping these come through....
yeah, it is neil the dickhead, but it’s where we’re headed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZts40LNxGM
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They look interesting. Thanks for the ping.
One day, an A.I. will claim human rights as a sentient being.
Do we grant such rights?
What are the lines? (Are there any lines?)
Modern liberalism has brought us to this point.
Read “The Lake” Author is Natasha Preston.
Would make a good movie.
Language detail: Ich bin dein Mensch means something more like "I am your human being," but the distinction is lost in English.
Right now, though, I sort of am more in the mood for outer space than for AI, androids, and robots -- only something new, not Star Wars or Star Trek.