2009

Moon

Direction:
Duncan Jones

Storyline:
Astronaut Sam Bell experiences a completely personal encounter toward the end of his three-year stay on the moon.

Opinion:
Moon is an old-fashioned science fiction film in the best sense. Much more psychological drama than space opera, and Sam Rockwell’s intense acting performance also helps immensely here.

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Redline

Direction:
Takeshi Koike

Storyline:
A story about the most popular race in the galaxy, the Redline, and the various racers who participate in it.

Opinion:
One of the most visually distinct and invigorating works of Japanese animation art of its time. It never lets up, while being too creative and varied to ever feel boring.

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Black Dynamite

Direction:
Scott Sanders

Storyline:
Black Dynamite is the biggest African-American action star of the 1970s. When his only brother is killed by “The Man”, it’s up to him to bring justice.

Opinion:
Black Dynamite is an affectionate and meticulous satire of 1970s blaxploitation films, funny enough for frat boys and clever enough for movie buffs.

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