‘Eddington’ revealed: Yet another clever, twisted joke on American film audiences
Director Ali Aster’s “Eddington” Sparks Debate Ali Aster’s new film “Eddington” has stirred up quite a conversation, especially considering it launched amidst the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis. The protagonist, Joe Cross, is a well-meaning sheriff at a small desert outpost in Eddington, New Mexico, wrestling with challenges that seem to mount daily. In Aster’s […]
“Eddington”: A depiction of COVID times finds humor in extreme wokeness
Reflecting on America in May 2020 Does anyone really want to go back to America in May 2020? BLM, COVID-19, mask mandates, and all that buzz surrounding cancel culture? Yeah, I think I’ll pass on that. There’s this one scene where a white teenager tries to explain privilege to his stunned parents, which is bound […]
Eddington review – Ari Aster’s dull Covid western conceals the drama and silences his actors
Eddington: A Gritty and Lackluster Satire Ari Aster’s latest film feels like a laborious, somewhat pretentious take on satire, tackling themes like community lockdowns, conspiracy theories, and social divisions. It’s an oddly flavorless mix, offering a strange blend of humor but ultimately leaving a heavy feeling. The visuals, thanks to Darius Khondji, are appealing, yet […]