“Rubber” is a 2010 French independent film directed by Quentin Dupieux. The film follows a tire named Robert, which inexplicably comes to life in a desert town. Robert discovers he has telekinetic powers that allow him to make objects and people explode. The movie opens with a monologue from Lieutenant Chad, who discusses the concept of “no reason,” setting the tone for the film’s absurd and unpredictable nature. As Robert rolls through the desert, he becomes infatuated with a woman named Sheila