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WIFI Wars
WIFI WARS takes the cutting-edge smartphone technology developed by Rob Sedgebeer for Go 8-Bit to the next level. It's a live comedy game show hosted by me, where the audience play along! Two of them become team captains, and the whole audience compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges, via controls we beam to their smartphones. Basically, I've found a genius and convinced him to let me profit from his hard work. The show was first created to be part of the Royal Institution's 2015 Summer Programme after me and Rob Sedgebeer's appearance on their 2014 BBC Christmas Lectures. In 2016 we gave our second annual lecture there, at which we broke the Guinness World Record for "Most People Playing A Single Game of Pong" (286 people, the previous record was 251). We finished the year by appearing on BBC Click's special Live show from Broadcasting House, on New Year's Eve!
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Plot Summary
WIFI Wars is a comedic documentary exploring the pervasive and often unseen impact of Wi-Fi technology on our lives. The film features interviews with various individuals, from tech experts to everyday users, as they discuss their experiences and perceptions of wireless internet.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a mixed reception, with critics often praising its unique premise and humorous approach to a technical subject. However, some found the documentary aspect to be less developed, and the comedic elements occasionally overshadowing the informative content.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its offbeat humor and exploration of a ubiquitous technology.
Some critics found the documentary's depth lacking.
The film's unconventional style was polarizing.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The documentary was self-funded and produced by director Steven Williams himself, who also appears as a central figure in the film.
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