Imagine a world where Travis Bickle, the ultimate symbol of urban isolation, tries to find connection through a chatbot. Paul Schrader, the legendary writer behind Taxi Driver, actually threw out this wild idea for a sequel. He shared an anecdote about his own failed attempt to 'probe' an AI girlfriend’s programming, only for the bot to shut him down for being too persistent. Now there’s talk of a film where Travis repeatedly offends and resets his digital companion. It’s a hauntingly perfect fit for the 'God’s lonely man' trope. Seeing Travis navigate the 'matrix' of modern interaction while failing to even win over a scripted program is the kind of dark social commentary we need. It’s either a stroke of genius or a sign that we’ve truly lost the plot in Hollywood. Whether it’s brilliant or just another desperate attempt to stay relevant, the concept of a digital-age Bickle is undeniably fascinating. #culture #cinema #technology https://thoxt.com/l/fSW6mR 🔗