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FilmPG-132023
The Pod Generation
Directed by Sophie Barthes
In a not-so-distant future, couples can share pregnancy on a more equal footing via detachable artificial wombs. While botanist Alvy has doubts about this new way of birthing babies, his love for Rachel prompts him to take a leap of faith. From TMDB
28 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Aug 11, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
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The Pod Generation is a 2023 science fiction comedy romance film, directed by Sophie Barthes, starring Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rosalie Craig.
- 27 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews
- posts span Jan 21, 2023 to Aug 11, 2026
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28 of 28 · most liked firstDirector of the new film The Pod Generation, Sophie Barthes, joins us to discuss what inspired the movie and what may be lost in the thoughtless pursuit of technology. 🧪 https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pod-generation-movie/
neutral · AI labelView post →MJ's @thebiparadox.bsky.social says, "THE POD GENERATION isn’t perhaps the most subtle sci-fi film, but considering the timeliness of its subject matter, maybe it doesn’t need to be." THE POD GENERATION is now playing in theaters.
neutral · AI labelView post →We watched The Pod Generation last night, a film with Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor as a couple who decide to have a baby using a "pod", an AI driven plastic womb. It was a little Black Mirror with some satire on how capitalism exploits parents for profit, but something didn't quite work. 1/2
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun to hear the filmmakers Sophie Barthes and Alex Rivera discuss their process, their view of AI, the challenges of being and independent filmmaker and other topics, after watching their two films, The Pod Generation and Sleep Dealer, in a film theater.
neutral · AI labelView post →not me misspelling the name of a man i have been talking about for almost fifteen years wow chiwetel chiwetel ANYWAY movie was funner than expected watch The Pod Generation on hulu if u want some neat low stakes speculative sc-fi
positive · AI labelView post →How would society change if pregnancies could occur in an artificial womb? Inspired by the movie 'The Pod Generation', this article discusses how technology raises questions about the meaning of parenthood, contemporary relationships, and #gender roles. www.diggitmagazine.com/pregnancy-wi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Our latest episode dropped today and we're discussing 2023 film The Pod Generation. Themes include artificial wombs, profit-focus in the health and wellness industry, what is 'natural', and AI therapists. Link in bio or search wherever you get your podcasts. #sciencefiction #podcast #dystopia
neutral · AI labelView post →#Netflix subscribers can finally stream a science fiction film that viewers have said 'feels like a Black Mirror episode.' Released in 2023, The Pod Generation has just arrived on the streaming platform today (March 26). 📺 📽 filmsky #tvsky #blacksky www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/fil...
neutral · AI labelView post →Excellent questions! Piercy's work (and Firestone's) is definitely problematic, but I can't think of any contemporary SF that portrays ectogenesis positively (maybe The Pod Generation comes closest even though it's not a great movie...). Most current portrayals are dystopian!
negative · AI labelView post →My ★ review of The Pod Generation on Letterboxd boxd.it/7hu4vh
negative · AI labelView post →We watched THE POD GENERATION over the weekend, and it was a 1970s french SF movie in all the worst ways. I kept waiting for some conflict, ANY conflict that didn't magically end after 30 seconds.
negative · AI labelView post →The Pod Generation is the first film where I’m really like “Yeah, these are fantastic film actors, but this story is probably better told as a two-season prestige show.”
neutral · AI labelView post →New from Solzy at the Movies: The Pod Generation – Sundance 2023 #ThePodGeneration #film #movies #Sundance https://www.solzyatthemovies.com/2023/01/31/the-pod-generation-sundance-2023/
neutral · AI labelView post →The Pod Generation (2023) Directed by Sophie Barthes https://onesheet.org/movie/the-pod-generation-2023/
neutral · AI labelView post →Indoor garden concept from the movie The Pod Generation https://www.allforgardening.com/1567757/indoor-garden-concept-from-the-movie-the-pod-generation/ Indoor garden concept from the movie The Pod Generation by biograf_
neutral · AI labelView post →Having a romantic night in watching a bizarre film called ‘The Pod Generation’ with Emilia Clarke. Basically, it’s set in the future and women can have babies artificially inseminated into pods that act like a womb, so women can continue momentum in their careers. Reminds me of something … 🤔
neutral · AI labelView post →The (movie) The Pod Generation (HD/HDX) (SD) is available today on (Vudu) (US) for $5 Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emilia Clarke, Rosalie Craig, Kathryn Hunter Genre: (Comedy) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_pod_ge...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Pod Generation 2023 #scifi #film Directed & written by Sophie Barthes which is the norm for her work so far. #cinematographer Andrij Parekh who has collaborated on every film so far, not surprising as they are married. #romance #comedy went under the radar somewhat. #movies
neutral · AI labelView post →Babies in POD?!? Just reviewed the sci-fi film "The Pod Generation" – it's about parenting, technology, and everything in between. Watch my thoughts here: youtube.com/shorts/DJuas...
neutral · AI labelView post →What a delightfully odd movie this was! 😀 #ThePodGeneration
positive · AI labelView post →The Pod Generation is a 90 min film with twenty minutes of wheel spinning. Takes too long to get the enciting action and then repeats itself at least twice in the development section. It's an interesting concept that would only justify its length if it was an ensemble piece.
negative · AI labelView post →Have you ever wondered what it means to be human in a world where nature and work are redefined? The Pod Generation isn't just a film; it's a journey into these existential questions. The movie begins by delving into the complex relationship between modern work and work-life balance. From the very start,it captivated me with its realistic and imaginable future scenarios. This is a rare sci-fi film that combines futurism with believability, drawing you into a world that feels both alien and…
positive · AI labelView post →Not sold on the writing yet...but the visuals are really cool. | Movie Night - 'The Pod Generation' (2023)
neutral · AI labelView post →'The Pod Generation' Trailer Sees Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor Embrace a Technological Pod Birth!! Check It Out!! #ChiwetelEjiofor, #EmiliaClarke, #JeanMarcBarr, #RosalieCraig, #ThePodGeneration, #VinetteRobinson http://movizark.com/2023/07/14/the-pod-generation-trailer-sees-emilia-clarke-chiwetel-ejiofor-embrace-a-technological-pod-birth-check-it-out/
neutral · AI labelView post →By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com Science Fiction stories are almost always interesting or intellectually stimulating, and on paper, the idea behind “The Pod Generation” sounds like a good premise. This female-focused satire of how technology, consumerism, nature, and detached parenting co-exist in modern society starts off strong but quickly falters. Writer / director Sophie Barthes simply cannot figure out where she wants her story to go, and she hits the brakes before ever getting it…
neutral · AI labelView post →"I'm trying to do something that is light and comic but also say things that matter to me." - Sophie Barthes on the feminist design and ethos of The Pod Generation https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2023-03-21-sophie-barthes-on-the-feminist-design-and-ethos-of-the-pod-generation-feature-story-by-amber-wilkinson #film #ThePodGeneration #SophieBarthes #sciFi #Feminism
neutral · AI labelView post →I think the film has become more and more a documentary about where we are going in the next five years' - Sophie Barthes on satire and allegory in The Pod Generation https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2023-02-12-sophie-barthes-on-allegory-and-reality-in-the-pod-generation-feature-story-by-amber-wilkinson #Film #ThePodGeneration #Sundance #Sundance2023
neutral · AI labelView post →FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-pod-generation-review-sundance-2023 "The Pod Generation features remarkable world-building and futuristic production design, but despite sharing thought-provoking yet repetitive, superficial messages about human evolution and advanced technology, it lacks a stronger emotional impact. Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor are VERY good, though." Rating: C+
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