Infinity Pool & Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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This week, we’re diving into the world of genetic doubles, eerie doppelgängers, and mass-produced warriors as we discuss Infinity Pool, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and our Top 5 Clones in Film and TV. Cloning has been a staple of science fiction for decades, allowing filmmakers to explore questions of identity, morality, and even power. Let’s get into it!
Top 5 Clones in Film and TV
- The Replicants – Blade Runner (1982) & Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- These artificial humans blur the line between man and machine, raising questions about free will and identity.
- Duncan Jones’ Sam Bell – Moon (2009)
- Sam Rockwell’s lonely lunar worker is one of the most emotionally compelling clone characters ever.
- Dolly the Sheep – Jurassic Park (1993)
- Okay, not actually Dolly, but the cloned dinosaurs in Jurassic Park are the ultimate cautionary tale about playing God. Life, uh, finds a way!
- Jango Fett & The Clone Troopers – Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)
- The galaxy’s most famous army, these soldiers might share the same DNA, but their individual personalities shine through in the series, making them some of the best-developed clones in fiction.
- Michael Keaton’s Many Copies – Multiplicity (1996)
- A comedic take on cloning, this underrated film sees Keaton’s character create clones to help him manage life—only for things to spiral hilariously out of control.
Feature Review: Infinity Pool (2023)
From the mind of Brandon Cronenberg (son of body-horror legend David Cronenberg), Infinity Pool is a disturbing and mind-bending thriller that plays with themes of identity, privilege, and morality.
James (Alexander Skarsgård) is a struggling writer vacationing at an exclusive island resort with his wife. When they meet a mysterious couple (led by Mia Goth’s unsettlingly seductive Gabi), things take a dark turn. A tragic accident leads to James being arrested and presented with a bizarre offer: he can either be executed for his crime or pay to have a clone take his place.
This is not one for the kids—Infinity Pool is a disturbing, trippy film that will appeal to fans of Possessor, The Lighthouse, or Under the Skin. It’s a psychological descent into madness.
Kids Feature: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)
Switching gears, we head to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated series that not only fleshed out the prequel trilogy but also gave us some of the best storytelling in the franchise.
While some early episodes skew young, The Clone Wars matures into one of the best animated series ever. It’s perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages, providing emotional depth and epic action.
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