Frequencies
I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for the “sci-fi romance” film, even if they are pretty light on the sci-fi. It’s actually astounding how many there are, until you consider that they are manufactured to appease the stereotypical audience that would maximize box office dollars: romance for your ladies, and a bit of sci-fi for the boyfriends they bring along. They are perhaps overly simplistic by design and equally as forgettable. Although every so often a film hits the mark and makes an impression, such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which featured Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in a romance film with a sci-fi twist. The two lovers live in a world where it’s possible to have one’s memories erased. So when they hit bad times and break up, they both elect to erase one another from their minds. The perfect anullment, right? It’s succussful because it marries the concept with true emotion, and leaves you with a few messages that everyone can relate to, even if you don’t believe in the science. On the other…