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The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Ever wondered what movies, videogames and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future? Join author, game developer and critic Adrian Hon as he takes you on…

Panels & Lectures & Ideas

Event Details

Category

Panels & Lectures & Ideas

Event Starts

Feb 15, 2025

Add to Calendar 02/15/2025 12:00 AM Australia/Melbourne The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects Ever wondered what movies, videogames and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future? Join author, game developer and critic Adrian Hon as he takes you on a thrilling tour through seven iconic objects from speculative screen worlds. From Minority Report’s gesture-based tech to Death Stranding’s exoskeleton and Paprika’s DC Mini dream machine, each item opens a window into our shared hopes, fears and curiosities about tomorrow. Discover how these on-screen creations are both fantastic and oddly familiar, reflecting our evolving relationship with technology and what it reveals about us all. For more information, visit ACMI
Venue

Cinema 2, Level 2, ACMI

Location

Fed Square

Ever wondered what movies, videogames and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future?

Join author, game developer and critic Adrian Hon as he takes you on a thrilling tour through seven iconic objects from speculative screen worlds. From Minority Report’s gesture-based tech to Death Stranding’s exoskeleton and Paprika’s DC Mini dream machine, each item opens a window into our shared hopes, fears and curiosities about tomorrow. Discover how these on-screen creations are both fantastic and oddly familiar, reflecting our evolving relationship with technology and what it reveals about us all.

For more information, visit ACMI

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