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Ari Aster's father advised him not to write his own movies after 'Beau Is Afraid,' which, despite critical acclaim, did not resonate with audiences, leading Aster to reflect on his father's advice.
Directors Yorgos Lanthimos and Ari Aster discuss their latest films, "Poor Things" and "Beau Is Afraid," respectively, as well as their collaboration with actors Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix. They also touch on the use of intimacy coordinators for sex scenes and the challenges of creating expansive visual worlds in their movies.
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.
Prosthetic effects designer Steve Newburn created a 16-foot-tall animatronic penis monster for Ari Aster's latest film, "Beau Is Afraid." The creature, which features a large, circumcised penis with eyes and teeth on its head, two arachnid arms, two enormous and swollen testicles, and a sac with numerous smaller penises protruding like udders, is a metaphorical representation of the protagonist's fractured filial relationships. The effects team spent nine weeks constructing the monster, which was modular for easier transportation, and required five puppeteers to bring it to life. Despite dividing critics and audiences, the giant penis monster epitomizes the movie's existential debates and Aster's own dark and idiosyncratic mind.
Production designer Fiona Crombie discusses the intricate and deliberate use of signage in Ari Aster's new film, Beau Is Afraid. The film is packed with ominous signifiers, sight gags, and sight gags that ominously signify, creating a dense thicket of symbols that oppress the protagonist, Beau Wasserman. Crombie also talks about the creation of the world of Mona Wasserman's MW corporation, which seems to control Beau's life through its wild products. The film's impossibly dense deluge of signifiers is not merely generally oppressive but specifically oppressive.
Mariah Carey's 1996 hit "Always Be My Baby" is used in a sex scene in Ari Aster's film "Beau Is Afraid," and the singer personally approved its use after Aster wrote her a letter. The song's licensing fee was in the hundreds of thousands, requiring A24 to raise the film's music budget and cut other songs. The scene is intentionally bleak, with a middle-aged man losing his virginity to the song, but the producers felt there was no alternative that could achieve the same effect.
Production designer Fiona Crombie discusses the unpredictable and polarizing nature of A24's Beau Is Afraid, and how the film's episodic quality allowed her to create distinct worlds for each scene. She also shares her interpretation of the film's themes and the meaning behind the infamous "penis monster" in the attic. Crombie praises director Ari Aster's willingness to take risks and try something new, making Beau Is Afraid a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
The shocking sex scene in Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid" has audiences gasping and guffawing in shock and awe. In a paired interview with Aster and Joaquin Phoenix, Mashable explores the behind-the-scenes details that culminate in the bizarre interlude. The scene features Parker Posey, who brings a jolting vulnerability to the film, and Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby." Posey's character dies during the scene, and a life cast was used to create a dummy molded after the actress's body. Carey approved the use of her song, and even made an appearance at the film's premiere.
Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid" grossed $2.7 million in its second week, expanding to over 900 screens for a total of $3.14 million. The A24 film starring Joaquin Phoenix has a $2.8k per screen average and the no. 9 spot. The film is a tougher sell than Aster's previous two films, but has already sparked passionate debates and discourse from critics and audiences alike. The specialty box office market is improving, but still hard to read amid the blockbusters.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to dominate the box office, crossing the $400 million mark domestically and on track to become the first movie of 2023 to join the billion-dollar club. Evil Dead Rise and The Covenant also opened this weekend, with the former exceeding expectations and earning a B CinemaScore from audiences. Meanwhile, Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid is expanding nationwide after a strong start in limited release, and Chevalier is opening nationwide but may fall outside of the top 10.
Beau Is Afraid, the latest film from writer-director Ari Aster, is filled with hidden jokes and references that add to the film's overall satirical and humorous tone. From fake K-pop bands to obscene graffiti and parodies of Hardy Boys books, the film is packed with "chicken fat," or jokes crammed into every scene. Despite similarities to Aster's previous film, Hereditary, the first draft of Beau Is Afraid was written four years prior. The film's Easter eggs and background jokes are simply dumb jokes that Aster put into the movie to amuse himself.
Ari Aster's 2011 short film "Beau" has been scrubbed from the internet, but it served as the inspiration for his screenplay "Beau Is Afraid." The short film features a neurotic character named Beau who is afraid of leaving his apartment unlocked. The short is a mix of horror and comedy, a sensibility that is present in Aster's later works. The character of Beau was originally played by Billy Mayo, who also starred in Aster's AFI thesis project. The final version of "Beau Is Afraid" differs from the 2014 draft, with more emphasis on Freudian mommy issues and a different ending.
The ending of "Beau Is Afraid" leaves many questions unanswered, with writer-director Ari Aster refusing to directly explain the events in the film. The movie follows Beau's journey back home, but there isn't much of a journey. The film is structured as an existential mystery, always on the verge of delivering some big revelation that will clarify the insanity we've been watching. The ending is surreal and symbolic, with Beau discovering the truth about his mother's company and his own life.
Richard Kind, who plays a lawyer in Ari Aster's new movie, Beau Is Afraid, had very little prep time for his role and didn't have a chance to read the script. Kind was hired on a Friday, agreed to the role the same day, and began practicing his lines right away. By the following Monday, he was on set at 7 AM to film his part. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix as a troubled man on a quest to find his mother, and releases in theaters on April 21.
Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster discuss their new dark comedy film "Beau Is Afraid," which follows a middle-aged man with extreme anxiety who ventures out to see his mother after she is involved in a tragic chandelier accident. The film features bizarre obstacles such as a hippie theater troupe and a giant penis monster. Aster wrote a version of the script 12 years ago but revisited it after the success of his horror movies "Hereditary" and "Midsommar." Phoenix initially hesitated to take on the role but was drawn to Aster's passion for the project. Reports of injuries on set have been exaggerated, with Phoenix clarifying that the glass he landed on was fake.