The OA (2016)

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   Siskoid

   I'm a big fan of Brit Marling's productions, mysterious little indie SF films lie Another Earth and The Sound of Her Voice. Then I got wind of her television series The OA. I refused to read anything about it, and though it looked suspect that there were only two seasons, I hoped it was on purpose and not some cancellation that would rob me of closure. Only after I was done did I dare. But I'll tell you, friends. It was meant as a 5-season story, and yes, Netflix pulled the plug on it, but it does work as only two. The ending of both seasons are elliptical, sure, but not unsatisfying, and the Homeric reference gives it a structure akin to epic poetry, with Season 1 acting as in medias res and going back, then proceeding forward in Season 2. I don't want to say too much because the mystery, and never knowing where it's going, is really part of the enjoyment, but what if Flatliners were done right? What is that people see in near-death experiences? Where do they GO? The series expands the limits of the universe in a lo-fi science-fictional way (and indeed has a better handle on the topic than most filmic and televisual SF), with strong acting, scripting, direction, etc. Marling is great, and Jason Isaacs gives us another terrifying wolf in sheep's clothing (I may never trust one of his characters again). Season 3 would have been completely bonkers and looks like Netflix was scared of it. Aborted but still worth your time. 3 years 1 month ago
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   attie pattie

   I cringed so much at the end it made me laugh. it felt like a crescendo starting with beautiful violins and flutes going onto a full orchestra and then it added a whole vocal section [here I was like hey, why isn't this a big thing? this is awesome] and then at the very end, a stretched, wet, fart. 5 years 1 month ago

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