Are you a fan of sci-fi movies? Or are you curious about dystopian—or almost dystopian—visions of the future? If so, I highly recommend listening to a great episode of Babbage, the science podcast by The Economist. In it, The Economist’s science correspondents share their favorite sci-fi films—and it’s a fantastic list. Here are the movies they mentioned, along with my own thoughts: 1- Blade Runner (1982) My favorite movie ever. A timeless exploration of identity, technology, and what it means to be human. I also strongly recommend the sequel, Blade Runner 2049, which is surprisingly excellent. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/ 2- Ghost in the Shell Still on my watch list. There’s also a newer live-action version starring Scarlett Johansson, which has sparked mixed reactions. Curious to see how both compare. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36934560/ 3- The Martian I’ve seen it and liked it—though it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. Still, a solid and optimistic take on science and problem-solving. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/ 4- Dune (1984) I’ve watched it, but I much prefer the recent adaptation. That said, I would have loved to see the legendary version envisioned by Alejandro Jodorowsky, which was never made. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/ 5- Tenet I’ve already seen it, but it didn’t really make a mark. I might give it another try—some films demand a second viewing. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6723592/ 6- The Matrix I really liked it. When I saw it for the first time, it made a huge impact on how I thought about reality, technology, and control. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/ 7- Colossus: The Forbin Project On my watch list. An early and unsettling take on AI, control, and unintended consequences—still very relevant today. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064177/ https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2025/12/24/film-club-our-sci-fi-favourites
- Pedro
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