{"product_id":"ex-machina-9781916084209","title":"Ex Machina","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEx Machina\u003c\/i\u003e (2014) impressed critics and audiences alike with its bold ideas and all-too-realistic depiction of the unexpected consequences of constructing a sentient being. In his feature directorial debut, Alex Garland uses efficient storytelling, a compelling narrative, and heady concepts to create a modern science fiction masterpiece that explores gender, scientific advancement, and the very concept of humanity, all in a compelling, suspenseful film. Artificial intelligence has long been a sci-fi staple, but here, Garland posits what would happen if, for once, humans, rather than AI, were the real villains. In exploring \u003ci\u003eEx Machina\u003c\/i\u003e’s ideas about consciousness, embodiment, and masculinity, all through the lens of a misogynist mad scientist, Joshua Grimm argues the result is a fascinating, truly unique film that immediately established Garland as a breakout voice in the landscape of science fiction film.","brand":"Liverpool University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50470307627351,"sku":"9781916084209","price":21.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781916084209.jpg?v=1744897965","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ex-machina-9781916084209","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}