Girls on Film

                By Katia          Ex Machina is probably my favorite sci-fi film of the 2010’s. Every time I watch this film, I notice something that I hadn’t noticed the previous watch. In itself, it is a masterpiece of modern science fiction. One subtext and theme I am constantly observing in this film is the veiled feminism this film portrays. Today we will delve further in to the turing tests and tearing up the dance floor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7C69HqnV8s As viewers, we can tell from the beginning that Nathan’s approach to speaking about Ava and Kyoko is a bit predatory. (As Kyoko is later revealed to be an AI of Nathan’s creation.) He speaks of them as objects when in reality, they are more human and withhold more intelligence than both Nathan and Caleb. When Caleb and Nathan sit down for dinner, Nathan scolds Kyoko for spilling a glass of wine. He then brushes it off, justifying his rude remarks claiming that Kyoko can’t understand him because she

By Katia Before you read this piece, there WILL be spoilers if you haven’t seen the film. This is your warning. In this piece, we’ll be exploring the further logic and analysis of Black Swan.  What Does it take to be perfect? At what point does perfection turn intoxicating?  My first watch of Black Swan was horrifying. I was genuinely horrified at this film. Black Swan is a terrifyingly stunning film. Watching this film, you are exposed to a intense passion. Nina is obsessed. She wants nothing more than to be the perfect “Swan”. Although we see this strive for perfection, her constant efforts to practice and perfect, we know there is an underlying sense of impending disaster and failure. While she is obsessed with the role, her superior is telling her to be authentic.  Authenticity in portraying the Swan Queen/Black Swan is something that is extremely difficult to achieve for Nina. In my opinion, there was no way Nina was going to portray the role she had envisioned