Analysing Eddington: The Pandemic Movie We Weren’t Ready For

We dive into Ari Aster’s latest film — a dense, uncomfortable, and strangely funny exploration of miscommunication, morality, and modern chaos.

We unpack how Aster’s directing continues to evolve — from Hereditary to Midsommar to Beau Is Afraid — and how Eddington might be his boldest, most polarizing work yet. Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal lead a story set during the pandemic that captures paranoia, confusion, and the strange intimacy of online life.

There’s talk of misinformation, moral decay, and why this might be Aster’s least “beautiful” film — and why that’s exactly the point. We also get into A24’s role in backing such uncompromising filmmaking, and yes, we try (and fail) to fully decode Solid Gold Magikarp.

A film that’s challenging, divisive, and deeply human — and one that reminds us why Aster remains one of the most fascinating directors working today.

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