With its retro look and futuristic philosophy, 1998’s dystopian cult classic Dark City was never appreciated to its full potential — and 10 years later its message is still ahead of its time.

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Movies mentioned in this video include:

• Dark City

• Deep Impac t

• My Favorite Martian

• La Jetee

• The Wizard of Oz

• Brazil

• Metropolis

• The City of Lost Children

• Titanic

• The Wedding Singer