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Cerebral Cinema: eXistenZ

The Lost Signals begins a new mini-series that delves into the ambiguity that is “cerebral” cinema.  We will disentangle the philosophical from the intentionally obscure, the mastered craft from the merely clever twist, and the truly contemplative from the common chicanery. Perhaps it is all just Metaphysics.  First: eXistenZ.

Bon MOTS: Hacksaw Ridge

Happy New Year from The Lost Signals. The crew reviews Mel Gibson’s newest ode to peace and ultra-violent spectacle, Hacksaw Ridge. [Aggregate Score: 4.00]

On Game Length: The Motion in the Ocean

The Order: 1886 was the catalyst for our first podcast, but it certainly wasn’t the first time I’ve heard the argument. Does the length of a game impact its value? Or is it what is packed in – the gameplay, the narrative, the art, the soundtrack — that ultimately defines what that game is worth? Of course, it’s a tough question, and if you read reviews about any mass media, it’s one that you’ll hear repeated over and over again. Read More