Inconstant Moon

Name: Inconstant Moon
Director: James Ponsoldt

Director: James Ponsoldt

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How would you spend your last night on Earth? When the Moon suddenly starts shining brighter, Stan and Leslie realize the sun must have gone nova and they only have a few hours until the Earth rotates into the deadly sunshine.

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Inconstant Moon, directed by James Ponsoldt, is a sci-fi drama that explores how Stan and Leslie would spend their final hours on Earth after discovering the Sun has gone supernova. The film has not received significant critical acclaim or awards recognition, but its premise and the performances of the lead actors have resonated with some audiences, as indicated by its solid 7.0 rating on IMDb.

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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven science fiction will appreciate the engaging premise and emotional performances in Inconstant Moon, directed by James Ponsoldt. This film skillfully blends suspense, humor, and philosophical themes as it explores how two people might choose to spend their final hours on Earth.

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Inconstant Moon is a science fiction short story collection by American author Larry Niven that was published in 1973. "Inconstant Moon" is also a 1971 short story that is included in the collection. The title refers to "O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon", a quote from the balcony scene in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The collection was assembled from the US collections The Shape of Space and All the Myriad Ways.