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Designing Steve

By Wyatt Rockefeller | July 20, 2021

By Wyatt Rockefeller | July 20, 2021

Designing Steve

Wyatt Rockefeller on how creature builders, puppeteers and VFX artists brought Steve the robot to life in his debut feature, Settlers.

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Alex Garland’s Ex Machina

By Jennifer Prediger | April 13, 2015

By Jennifer Prediger | April 13, 2015

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Alex Garland’s Ex Machina

The debut film from Alex Garland raises some interesting questions, including why exactly "female" robots are portrayed on screen as they are...

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Damon Albarn’s Everyday Robots

By Sadie Dupuis | May 2, 2014

By Sadie Dupuis | May 2, 2014

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Damon Albarn’s Everyday Robots

I'm always pleased when a musician I love signs on to a new project, especially when that project signals some kind of artistic reinvention.