Covid, social media, Black Lives Matter: Ari Aster's Eddington takes 2020 on and mostly succeeds
Briefly

Eddington presents a dark satire set during Covid-19, featuring characters entrenched in their online lives. The protagonist, Sheriff Joe Cross, grapples with a need for attention via platforms like Facebook Live while confronting his personal demons. Other characters interact with social media's toxic nature, showcasing the discrepancy between their digital personas and real-life struggles. The film critiques the obsession with modern technology, illustrating how these devices complicate authentic storytelling and reflect the societal impacts of the pandemic on everyday life.
Eddington examines the psychological impacts of modern technology and the pandemic, contrasting characters’ virtual lives with their struggles in an isolated town during a time of upheaval.
Ari Aster's creation reflects societal anxieties, showcasing characters who intertwine their reality with social media, leading to a satire that both critiques and mirrors contemporary life.
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