It’s not until Obex nears its conclusion that the films theme, or really one of its thee, is expressly stated: “Someday we’ll all live in computers because life outside is too sad.” The 2025 DIY fantasy film from Albert Birney, which recently made its streaming premiere on Night Flight Plus, uses old school video game tropes and retro setting to tell a story that’s all-to-relevant to the contemporary film audience.
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