In a world dominated by video games and ‘80s nostalgia, host Klaire Lockheart and photographer Aaron C Packard talk about the film Ready Player One (2018). They will analyze the plot, discuss retro video games, and address the male gaze. As usual, they’ll evaluate the movie using the Maenad-O-Meter. Afterwards, artist Nicole Houff will receive her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.