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Ex Machina Ending, Explained

Alex Garland's Ex Machina carved out a harrowing ending that gave Hollywood one of its most provocative artificial intelligence stories ever told.

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Ex Machina & 9 Other Great AI Stories in Movies & TV

AI is a growing topic in the real world that has become iconic in movies and TV. But what are some great examples of AI?

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10 Best Hard Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

Some of the best science fiction movies emphasize the science part of the genre. These include hits like Arrival, Her, and Interstellar.

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10 Best Modern Low-Budget Science Fiction Movies

From Moon to Annihilation, there are plenty of incredible modern sci-fi movies that have managed to keep their budgets low.

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The 10 Most Deadly A.I. in Film

From Skynet in Terminator to Samantha in Her, rogue A.I. has caused huge problems for people on the big screen.

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The Creator Cleverly Twists a Classic AI Trope

AI has been a common theme in sci-fi for as long as it's graced the silver screen. But The Creator depicts the technology in a different light.

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10 Sci-Fi Tropes That Aged Poorly

Like any genre, science fiction relies on familiar tropes, but sometimes they're overused to detrimental effect.

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10 Best Human Vs. AI Movies

Great films like Avengers: Age of Ultron, I, Robot, and Ex Machina have pit humanity against artificial intelligence in huge conflicts.

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10 Most Evil Horror Characters Like M3GAN

M3GAN has become an instantly iconic horror character thanks to her design, mannerisms, and likeness to other notable horror villains.

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M3GAN's Ending Was Done Better in Ex Machina
M3GAN's Ending Was Done Better in Ex Machina

Blumhouse's M3GAN tries to make the doll immortal in the finale, but this concept is better handled at the end of Alex Garland's Ex Machina.

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10 Supporting Movie Characters Who Deserve Their Own Films

In movies, a solid supporting character can have fans wondering what it would be like if they had their own spinoff film.

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10 Most Powerful Movie Femme Fatales
10 Most Powerful Movie Femme Fatales

Femme Fatales have been a staple of fiction for a long time. Many movie characters fit the bill, and then some.

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Scariest Sci-Fi Movie Villains, Ranked

Sci-Fi films have produced truly terrifying villains.

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10 Best Directorial Debuts In Film

These directors made a name for themselves right out the gate with their debut films.

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10 Best Films From A24

A24 has proven itself to be one of the great modern purveyors of cinema, with many films becoming instant classics.

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The 10 Best A24 Movies, Ranked According To IMDb

A24 started as a film distribution company, but it has grown into a film production powerhouse.

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Oscar Isaac's 10 Best Roles (That Aren't Moon Knight)

After Oscar Isaac's role in Moon Knight on Disney+, it's worth exploring his other notable roles.

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8 Most Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Films From The 2010s

In addition to intricate philosophical concepts and existential questions, recent sci-fi has explored the psychological limits of the human mind.

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From Ex Machina to Blade Runner, the Best Robot Acting Performances

With Ex Machina turning five years old this year, here are the best performances ever given for robot characters in film.

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Ex Machina Exemplified Female Androids Being Sick of Subservience

Ex Machina is a transgressive film, even going as far as to correct both cinematic representations, as well as societal views of women.

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