I wrote and published this essay on Medium today, and I was wondering if it might spark some discussion of one of my favorite Boyle films from 2007. Sunshine is a movie that, while it has some struggles, I really like the aesthetic and sound design. It was doing some very interesting things visually and in conjunction with sound, which I think we clearly see Boyle do again in 127 Hours.

While I was teaching a world mythology course, I decided to use the film as a teaching tool for the presence of mythology in contemporary film, and the other day I found those notes and from them wrote up my thoughts.

I know it's not perfect (trust me, I know), but it's me trying to offer a different perspective on the film. I thought it might provoke some discussion and, honestly, it's nice to have people read my work.

https://medium.com/@baskinator/beyond-the-extremes-rhetoric-and-the-icarian-allusion-in-danny-boyles-sunshine-5710071ea1e3

What are your thoughts on Sunshine? Boyle in general? How do you feel this film has aged as a sci-fi piece?