Eddington: A Dark Reflection of Pandemic Tensions

TL;DR
The article critiques Ari Aster's film 'Eddington' for its superficial portrayal of racial issues, particularly highlighting the underdeveloped character of Michael Ward, the sole Black character, and the film's tendency to mimic real-life chaos without deeper exploration, ultimately viewing it as a shallow attempt at social commentary.
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- The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington' NPR
- ‘Eddington’ Review: Once Upon a Time in the Pandemic The New York Times
- A Nasty, Cynical, and Eerily Accurate Look at All-Too-Recent History The Atlantic
- ‘Eddington’ Review: Ari Aster’s Tableau of Weirdness The Wall Street Journal
- Early days of pandemic become a powder keg in tense movie Eddington CultureMap Dallas
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