Artificial Intelligence on the Big Screen: Films from 2020 to the Present
Centennial Reflection of Artificial Intelligence - Seventh Edition
Let's dive into a selection of films that delve into the world of artificial intelligence and its transformative effects. Spanning from 2020 to the present, these cinematic masterpieces provide thought-provoking explorations of AI's impact on society.
*Archive* (2020)
A man strives to bring his deceased wife back to life through an advanced AI, leading to surprising consequences.
Director: Gavin Rothery
*2067* (2020)
The Earth is devastated, and the last city standing relies on synthetic oxygen. However, the oxygen is tainted, causing fatal effects known as "The Sickness."
Director & Writer: Seth Larney
*We Need To Talk About AI* (2020)
This engaging documentary sheds light on the development of AI and its potential impact on humanity.
Director: Leanne Pooley
*Coded Bias* (2020)
The documentary highlights the inherent biases that can be found within AI, uncovering inequities in domains such as housing, careers, healthcare, credit, and education.
Director: Shalini Kantayya
*Superintelligence* (2020)
A romantic comedy revolving around an AI entity choosing an ordinary woman as its "guinea pig" in an experiment to determine the fate of mankind.
**Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team take on a rogue AI known as the Entity, a global threat that could reshape the world.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
*Heart of Stone* (2023)
In this intense spy thriller, an advanced AI system called the Heart is manipulated for nefarious purposes, and only one intelligence operative can prevent its loss.
Director: Tom Harper
*A Murder at the End of the World* (2023)
An amateur sleuth investigates a series of mysterious deaths in a remote futuristic location.
*Mrs. Davis* (2023)
A nun embarks on a mission to shut down an AI system known as Mrs. Davis, while her faith is challenged along the way.
Co-creators: Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez
These films spark intriguing discussions on artificial intelligence's impact, allowing viewers to ponder the possibilities and perils that lie ahead. Additionally, creating an engaging narrative beyond the provided information opens up opportunities for entertainment and thoughtful discourse.
Unreleased Films on the Horizon (2024-2025)
- "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" (2025): A continuation of the story from "Dead Reckoning," focusing on the escalating threat of "The Entity", an advanced AI.
- "Severance" Season 2 (2023): Although a series, it further explores the intersection of AI and work culture.
- "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire" (2024): Set in a universe controlled by the corrupt government of the Motherworld, this film follows Kora, a former member of the Imperium, recruiting warriors to fight against the Motherworld's forces.
- "The Creator" (2023): A sci-fi thriller set in a world 15 years after a nuclear detonation and a war against AI, where an ex-special forces agent hunts the "Creator" who has developed a mysterious weapon.
- "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022): Although not exclusively about AI, it touches on multiverse concepts and the potential for AI-like technology.
These films, set to release in the coming years, continue the exploration of artificial intelligence's impact, ensuring that the conversation remains timely and relevant.
*The documentary "Coded Bias" (2020) delves further into the domain of technology as it uncovers the hidden biases within AI systems, highlighting their role in various sectors such as housing, careers, healthcare, credit, and education.* In the upcoming film "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" (2025), Ethan Hunt and the IMF team battle against the advanced AI known as "The Entity", a global threat that reshapes the world, demonstrating the gravity of AI's influence in the entertainment realm.
