In a Distracted World, This Short Film Reminds Us Why Cinema Is a Vital Escape

Jake Scott directs John Boyega in Vue's 'Get Lost'

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In 2020, it seems almost pointless to bemoan the pervasiveness of technology. Yes, we love our cell phones and our tablets, and there are more than enough reasons that extend beyond mere convenience. There is just too much value in the ability to connect via our devices to ever make us revert back to the days before our first brick of a flip phone.

At the same time, those of us who are deeply invested in life online—whether we remain connected to social media for our daily work or rely on the internet to keep ourselves informed politically—know what it feels like to live at least a portion of our day from notification to notification.

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