Saturday Matinee: Sleep Dealer

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“Sleep Dealer” (2008) is a dystopian parable directed and co-written by Alex Rivera. Luis Fernando Peña stars as Memo, a hacker who also works as a type of virtual migrant worker. It’s revealed through flashback how his situation was a result of a drone attack on his family and homestead. While trying to find work, Memo meets Luz (Leonor Varela), a fellow hacker who, with additional assistance from a repentant drone pilot in the US, helps him strike a blow against the system.

Note: may not play on some portable devices.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/703496

Charlie Brooker’s 2015 Wipe

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No other television program seems to capture the outrages and absurdities of the past year quite as well as the year end Wipe reviews compiled by writer/broadcaster Charlie Brooker (creator of Black Mirror). He takes a satirical look at the past year’s news and cultural events including the beginning of Corbyn-mania and a Tory majority, the end of Page Three, and Cecil the Lion. Brooker also tackles the terrifying truth of 2015 and features special guests including comedians Doug Stanhope and Diane Morgan (aka Philomena Cunk).