Ari Aster's new film, "Eddington," depicts a fictional New Mexico town grappling with pandemic-era tensions and divisions. Starring Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix, the film portrays a clash between those enforcing public health measures and those resisting them. Aster, drawing from his own experiences during the pandemic, explores the societal fracturing and escalating polarization that led to violence. While satirical, the film critiques the divisive landscape and encourages reflection on the path forward, hoping to foster solidarity among viewers.

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