Logan Director: James Mangold Year: 2017 | Rating: 5/5

Logan is a visceral, emotionally charged meditation on legacy, mortality, and redeption, set against the backdrop of a world that has seemingly left heroes behind. Stripped of the grandiosity of traditional superhero tales, Logan embraces raw human vulnerability, presenting an aging Wolverine grappling with his own decline while protecting a young mutant, Laura, from sinister forces. The film delves into questions of identity and responsibility — juxtaposing the brutality of humanity’s actions with the enduring power of hope, connection, and sacrifice — themes that echo throughout the entire X-Men franchise.

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          The final act of Logan is a devastating yet cathartic culmination of its themes. Logan’s sacrifice to save Laura is not just a physical act but a moment of redemption, as he confronts his legacy and chooses to pass on hope to a new generation. This mirrors the intergenerational struggles seen in The Last Of Us, where the journey is as much about finding purpose as it is about survival. The film strips away distractions to focus on the humanity of its characters, becoming a reflection on the cost of redemption and the legacies we leave behind.
        

The Dark Knight Director: Christopher Nolan Year: 2008 | Rating: 5/5

The Dark Knight is a complex exploration of chaos, morality, and the duality of human natue. It transcends the superhero genre to deliver a compelling commentary on the fragile balance between order and anarchy. As Gotham City teeters on the brink of collapse, Bruce Wayne confronts his ideological opposite: The Joker, a nihilistic force who thrives on societal destruction. The film delves into the chaos unleashed when humanity pushes the boundaries of morality, yet it still offers a glimmer of hope through resilience and sacrifice. At its heart, The Dark Knight is a study of the ethical dilemmas inherent in making “hard choices” for the greater good.

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          Throughout the film, Batman wrestles with his own moral code, torn between saving Gothan and the personal cost of losing his identity and loved ones. His internal conflict mirrors the impossible choices faced by leaders like Dr. Brand in Interstellar; whereas the Joker’s chaotic philosophy recalls the calculated manipulations of the synthetics in Alien: Romulus as both serve to challenge human ethics and expose the fragility of societal order. The Dark Knight is both a critique and celebration of the human condition, offering no easy answers but leaving a lasting impact.
        

It's What's Inside Director: Greg Jardin Year: 2024 | Rating: 5/5

It’s What’s Inside is a kaleidoscopic exploration of identity, ethics, and the human condition, wrapped in a horror-whodunit that keeps you circling back for more. The Netflix film dives into the consequences of separating physical form from identity, a haunting reflection on modern developments in AI and biogenetics. The central question — what remains of “you” when your physical form no longer anchors your identity — calls to mind The Matrix and Black Mirror episodes like “San Junipero”, which interrogate the intersection of consciousness and body.

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          Through its dazzling use of RGB colour theory, the film layers its story visually, using shifting filters to reveal how characters see each other and themselves — a subtle but striking commentary on the fractured ways we perceive identity. In the end, the protagonist is left asking whether they can still claim to be the same person after such a profound transformation. With its philosophical depth and striking visual style, It’s What’s Inside ultimately asks: what does it mean to be human when identity becomes fluid, fragmented, and even optional?
        

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