Ari Aster Reflects on 'Beau Is Afraid' Reception and Persistence

Director Ari Aster expresses disappointment with the reception of his film "Beau Is Afraid," stating that the audience was indifferent and failed to fully engage with the divisive movie. Aster highlights the buried elements and Easter eggs in the film that have yet to be discussed, expressing frustration that they went unnoticed. Despite the polarizing nature of the film, Aster hoped for a more enthusiastic response and regrets that it may have deterred people from watching it. He remains proud of the film and is reuniting with actor Joaquin Phoenix for his next project, a Western.