Ari Aster's 'Eddington': A Confusing, Dark Satire of Fear and Anxiety
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Ari Aster's film 'Eddington' is a complex, surreal exploration of the chaos and conspiracy theories that emerged during the early COVID-19 pandemic, blending horror, satire, and social critique to depict a town unraveling amidst societal fractures and misinformation, ultimately questioning the nature of truth and reality.
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- The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington' NPR
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