Ari Aster Explains Politics of Eddington
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/Film on MSNEddington Director Ari Aster Gave Joaquin Phoenix An Indirect Note That Changed His CharacterJoaquin Phoenix couldn't figure out his Eddington character, Joe Cross, until director Ari Aster did something that inadvertently unlocked the role for him.
Eddington, which hits theaters on July 18, is a step away from horror, as Aster tackles the neo-Western genre. People had a lot of thoughts about Beau Is Afraid, Aster’s last film, and it sounds like Eddington is equally divisive.
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Screen Rant on MSNWhy Joaquin Phoenix Re-Teamed With Ari Aster For A New Western That's Already Getting Divided ReactionsJoaquin Phoenix breaks down his performance as Joe in Eddington and reveals why he wants to keep working with Ari Aster.
Happening during Ted's re-election campaign, Joe decides to combat Ted by running against him. At home, Joe lives with his stunted wife Louise (Emma Stone), who passes time by painting odd-looking dolls, and his conspiracy theorist mother-in-law, Dawn (Deirdre O'Connell).