Love Me (2025)

A satellite orbits the Earth long after life has left the planet, putting out a greeting to any who might be listening. A still operational smart buoy comes online and responds but -- as it's not a life form -- the satellite's help program is not interested. The buoy is smart, after all, and researches the vast archives of digital content still available in order to figure out how to be a life form and, perhaps, make a friend.

This longing for connection and life reminded me somehow of City of Angels. We take this messy existence for granted and forget just how absolutely wonderful it all is. Honest laughter. A simple glass of water. Working together. Gary walked in while I was watching and I became suddenly aware of the fact that I was literally wide-eyed and slack-jawed just staring up at what appeared to be a video of a couple of Sims eating dinner on the couch. Though the ending was a bit of a miss, the rest simply captivated me.

If nothing else, this proves once again that Kristen Stewart can pick 'em.

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