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      No Maps for These Territories

      2000 1h 29m Documentary List
      Reviews 81% Audience Score 500+ Ratings From the back of a chauffeured limousine equipped with a computer, cell phone and digital cameras, legendary science-fiction writer William Gibson, author of "Neuromancer," embarks on an unusual cross-country trip. In this technological cocoon, the man who created the term "cyberspace" comments on an array of subjects -- including his literary success, what led to his writing career and how the modern world is starting to resemble the futuristic one he writes about. Read More Read Less

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      Film Threat Rated: 4/5 May 27, 2006 Full Review Scott Von Doviak culturevulture.net An amusing ride through the fringes of post-something-or-other America. Aug 31, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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      walter m "No Maps for These Territories" is a moderately interesting documentary wherein noted author William Gibson is interviewed on various subjects while he rides around in a car on the west coast. Admittedly, this might interest those who are fans, as I only have read one of his novels, "Neuromancer." I think my problem with that novel, which was not bad, by the way, was that it was a case of technology being more important than the characters. Here, Gibson favors new technology in its all forms, whereas I do believe we have to be much more cautious, because, not to get too Star Trek, we can't let it get too far ahead of humanity's collective emotional intelligence. That would be fine if pornography was the only application, but it is also the military applications we should be worrying about. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Pete brought this up because he just saw this - we have both been William Gibson fans forever and he was lucky enough to interview him! I loved this glimpse into WG's world. I love the way he talks and the way this is shot is very much in a theme that fits extrememly well with his work. WG has such an interesting take on technology and how the world works and I think this is why I love his books so. This is personally one of my absolute favorite DVD's - in my top ten. If you like his work I recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Boring. Gibson has cool ideas but stream-of-consciousness oration isn't entertaining like his books. Stephenson's an author who realized and wrote how his off-the-cuff words aren't as enjoyable as those prepared and edited in a story. Moore's entertaining in interview but damn...instead of editing the interview to abridge it the editors repeat phrases, have shots of cities, etc. It's boring. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member It's basically an hour and twenty minute interview with cyberpunk author William Gibson in the back of a limo but it is damn interesting. Makes you want to get out there and write your novel. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Gibson's books have had a fairly strong impact on tech, its interesting to to hear his own take on what he has written Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member William Gibson has an off-centre take on pretty much everything -- very interesting. I think I'll have to watch it again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis From the back of a chauffeured limousine equipped with a computer, cell phone and digital cameras, legendary science-fiction writer William Gibson, author of "Neuromancer," embarks on an unusual cross-country trip. In this technological cocoon, the man who created the term "cyberspace" comments on an array of subjects -- including his literary success, what led to his writing career and how the modern world is starting to resemble the futuristic one he writes about.
      Director
      Mark Neale
      Producer
      Mary Buffet, Chris Paine, Tom Gorai, Mark Pellington
      Screenwriter
      Mark Neale
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 1, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 29m
      Sound Mix
      Surround