Daniel Roher’s documentary examines the balance between existential risk and technological optimism, highlighting how AI creators navigate the uncertain future of autonomous systems and societal impact.
Pluribus Is Weird. I’m in.
Pluribus on Apple TV is a slow-burn, unsettling new series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, eerie, addictive, and oddly reminiscent of Severance, with a tone that feels like an allegory for AI.
You Don’t Need a Passport To Go To Kapolei
A rare entertainment pick: Brendan Fraser shines in Rental Family, a heartfelt Tokyo-set film about an actor hired to play family members, blending humor and emotion with standout performances and refreshingly authentic Japanese dialogue.
50 Hours in the Air and Still Hungry for a Good Recommendation
After logging 50+ hours in the air, only two films made the cut: the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and the Swedish thriller The Glass Dome—rare gems in a sea of plane movies.
Plane Movies
A rare in-flight gem: Nickel Boys stood out on a long Hawaiʻi–East Coast flight, delivering a powerful story that’s well worth a watch on your next trip—or your next stream.
Severance, Splurges, and the Price of a Coffee
A hesitation over a $9.99 Apple TV+ subscription leads to a full Severance binge, raising questions about old money habits, corporate life, and why this bizarre show is so compelling.
Expats on Prime Video
Nicole Kidman’s Expats leaves viewers conflicted yet captivated, weaving slow-burn drama through Hong Kong neighborhoods that evoke the city’s expat life with striking nostalgia.
