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TCL’s new AI short films range from bad comedy to existential horror
Earlier this year, TCL released a trailer for Next Stop Paris — an AI-animated short film that seems like a Lifetime movie on steroids. The trailer had all the hallmarks of AI: characters that don’t move their mouths when they talk, lifeless expressions, and weird animation that makes it look like scenes are constantly vibrating. I thought this might be…
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I watch movies and TV for a living — here’s my 10 best films and shows of 2024
The year in movies and TV was a bit odd in 2024. Last year’s Hollywood strikes somewhat reduced the output of major movies and shows. Still, the studios, networks and streaming services released hundreds of titles — and I watched a lot of them. I’ll be honest: I haven’t counted them, unlike my colleagues Rory Mellon (105 movies) and Malcolm…
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