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Celebrating 10 Years of 'Ex Machina': A Sci-Fi Masterpiece

1/22/2025

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On its tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando delves into "Ex Machina," a captivating sci-fi masterpiece by Alex Garland. This Oscar-winning film not only dazzles with stunning visuals but also probes deep themes of artificial intelligence and human arrogance, echoing Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and raising profound ethical questions about the creation of AI.

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On its tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando delves into "Ex Machina," a captivating sci-fi masterpiece by Alex Garland. This Oscar-winning film not only dazzles with stunning visuals but also probes deep themes of artificial intelligence and human arrogance, echoing Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and raising profound ethical questions about the creation of AI.