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Devs: Episode #1.8 (2020)
Slow but just enough to keep the hook in
The Menger Sponge (zero volume, infinite surface area) design for the outer shell of the DEVS apparatus was brilliant. For those not familiar with it there are numerous youtube videos exploring it.
I knew I recognized Ms. Mizuno but it took awhile to place her as the dancing mute android in Ex Machina. As the main protagonist I thought she was excellent. Nick Offerman, Jin Ha and Alison Pill filled out a solid cast.
Using the interpretations of quantum theory to move the plot along keep me very interested including the surprising ending. I think it would be possible to take the concept even further in a sequel but I know that's not going to happen.
Kim's Convenience (2016)
Nicely satisfying my humor craving.
Very well done indeed. Really enjoying the playful unrequited feelings of Shannon towards Jung. Mr. Kim is hilarious.
Hong yan (2005)
An overturned cart of freshly caught fish
I was completely captivated by this touching film. There is some very strong imagery here that is both authentic and allegoric, my favorite being an overturned cart of freshly caught fish where the cart owner frantically attempts to gather up the thrashing fish from the rain soaked street, throwing them back into the lopsided cart where many just flop out again. This is in fact the story of beautiful and talented Yun's damaged life where the few attempts of redemption fall far short of the shame she must endure for her teenage pregnancy some tens years prior.
In this post Mao society, women are still possessions to be owned and tossed away by men who feel their worth as successful business men entitle them to.