Whenever I see a new movie that gets everyone talking, it makes me excited. No matter if I liked it or hated it, I think art that is provocative and gets a response is the best. One of the movies I've debated with friends and colleagues this year is Eddington, a movie I adored. I've read the good and bad reviews, agreed with points in both, and have just been so happy we've had a film that got people talking. When you get a movie with good word of mouth that challenges you, it helps the box office, and it keeps this art form relevant. But look, as someone who's made things and heard both kinds of reviews, if you're the person behind the movie, the bad ones hurt.That's why I was so inspired to see Ari Aster on stage during a Q&A, reading a negative review of his movie. Let's unpack it. Ari Aster Reads a Bad Review of Eddington — (@) One of the things I hear over and over in both sports and art is the idea that if people are not visceral reacting to your team or your works, you're probably playing it too safe. Aster is not a guy who plays it safe at all. His movies are challenging and not for everyone. Even the best reviewed versions have some pretty off-putting ideas in them or challenging themes. Eddington is a movie that feels designed in a lab to poke and prod. It's about COVID...
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