In light of recent events, I'm reminded of Fermi's paradox. A cynical and unsettling notion which suggests the reason we've never been contacted by extraterrestrial intelligent life is that the no civilization has survived long enough to innovate to that level. Or, in simpler terms, that the fundamental nature of intelligent life is to ultimately destroy itself. As tech and sciences progress further and further, what matters is how we allocate that technology; what leaders we elect to control it and how we as a populace influence it's purpose. It all becomes a question of what we as a species value. On one end of the spectrum; there's science, progress and compassion. On the other, there's seems to be paranoia,…

A deeply meditative, philosophical & introspective sci-fi that's more interested in contemplating the human nature than the fantasy elements of its genre, Arrival is one of the most intelligent sci-fi films released in recent years, and arguably the most thematically dense in ages. Cleverly crafted, firmly grounded & deftly layered with intricate themes, it may give the impression of a sci-fi blockbuster with an alien invasion concept but is actually a far better & much more involving cinema that has a lot to say about our own kind than the aliens present in it.

The story of Arrival follows Louise Banks, an expert linguist whose life changes when twelve extra-terrestrial spacecrafts mysteriously appear across the planet one day, causing widespread panic all over…

I'm now having a full scale conversation with the parents about the multiple messages in this movie. IT IS SUCH A CLEVER STORY. 
It's both linear and non-linear?? I forget the word right now because I'm in a complete mind whirl. 
Dad's a little disappointed that no-one died, boo-hoo, I think he's silently impressed at how deep the movie was. 
Mum is impressed that the narrative was so in-depth and is exploring the multiple meanings it could have. 
I'm currently writing this thinking of how the plot was structured and how that was so fresh, and how that plot-twist was a nice surprise. But this is why I love movies, because they're supposed to open up conversations. It's nice to…

I'm just gonna start out by saying: this is one of the most must see movies of the 2010s. I am actually breathless just thinking about this film.

Denis Villeneuve, as many of us should know, is currently one of the best directors working. With films like Incendies, Prisoners, and Sicario; Denis has proven that he is a relentless force behind the camera. But with this specific film, 'Arrival', Denis goes above and beyond. In Arrival, Denis takes his signature techniques and fully utilizes them to pure perfection. With consistent long shots and his purely blissful direction, you can immediately tell this is Denis at work.

Arrival, is visually mystifying. The visuals here are so simple, yet so gorgeous. From…