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This captivating documentary features eccentric intellectuals and offers a unique perspective on culture and technology. Despite my limited knowledge on the topics discussed, I thoroughly enjoyed the film due to its visually stunning graphics and references to music and movies. It is a true work of art, as one would expect from monochrom, and its style is reminiscent of Werner Herzog's films, such as Lo and Behold. Overall, it is an exceptional documentary that I highly recommend.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
04/29/23
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The problem with "nerd culture" is that it neglects politics; the problem with most politics is that it neglects the implications that technology has, at least in this day and age. Traceroute combines the two, and for that, it's valuable. And don't be discouraged by the thought "I don't even know this person, why do I care about his life or journey?" Don't care about the person; the journey has elements and themes that everyone will find relevant. Not only is it very informative about things in science, tech and culture you probably didn't know about, but it weaves that together into questions about greater social systems that are universal for everyone in society. Only complaint is that I at least would have enjoyed a bit more time spent on the East Coast, but apart from that, completely worth checking out!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/19/23
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i created an account for the sole purpose to write this review and WARN you... THIS IS CULTURAL MARXIST PROPAGANDA...and it sucked shit. this utter failure of a movie does not entertain, compel, or remotely interest anyone with a balanced psyche and intellect......EVER!!! it is an anti-capitalist, anti-religion, pro-perversion, pro-genderbullshit crapfest!! it dares to critizice great minds like Wernher Von Brawn, Steve Jobs and H P Lovecraft (how can he call him a racist??)!! this film takes all things I hold dear and violates them! after watching it, I was so angry and dizzy I thought I have a STROKE!
probably funded by the Trilateral Commission! WAKE THE FUCK UP!! No redeeming VALUE here, stop trying to make a point, you failed. Go back to Australia!!!!
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02/04/23
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A drive into (nerd) history!
A highly enjoyable documentary that doesn't only show us a variety of crazy intellectuals but may also invite us for a different way to observe culture and technology. I haven't read nearly enough books to understand half of the stuff they are talking about but the movie is so full with graphical gems and music/movie references that i still had a blast watching it.
The whole thing is a piece of art that, just in the style you would expect it, coming from monochrom. Also, the documentary style kind of reminded me of some of Werner Herzogs movies... Lo and Behold for example. Very, very, very good!!
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
02/16/23
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Very entertaining analysis of geek culture. Focuses on the counter-cutural, political, off-the-beaten-tracks aspects of being a nerd.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
02/16/23
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Austrian filmmaker and artist Johannes Grenzfurthner tries to answer a simple question. What is a "nerd"? He doesn't give us a clear definition, but rather provides us with fascinating examples and observations. First, he tells us about his own life, in an amusing journey back in time to the 1970s and 1980s. Then he takes us on a journey from San Francisco to the East Coast of the USA, and introduces us to other nerdy people to talk about their obsessions, ideas, interests.
The film is a funny road movie and insightful commentary about cyberpunk, nerd culture, science and art.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/09/23
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