apocalypse

Teasing a Film Idea into a Post-apocalyptic Movie

In the early 16th century, the word aftermath referred to the second harvest of grass. A century later, the meaning darkened, referring to the consequences of unpleasant events. Such happenings often trigger intriguing stories. And that brings us to Christopher English’s “Aftermath,” a teaser in which he explores ideas for a post-apocalyptic movie. In the interview…

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One Minute Sci Fi Flick Previews Climate Catastrophe

Apocalyptic movies—such as “Blade Runner,” “Mad Max,” and “I am Legend”—typically take a couple of hours to deliver the bad news of our future. If you’re in a hurry, you might prefer the pacing of “Flora,” directed by Baptiste Jung & Oscar Gentin, who—in just 60 seconds—transport us to their dark vision of a coming…

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