we're back to covering new film releases, although i thought the HAIM episode was pretty dope. go check it out. anyway, Eddington is so, so good. it's poignant without being self-important, entertaining without sacrificing thoughtfulness, and hilarious while being empathetic. the movie is set in May of 2020 when we were all wearing masks (or should have been, unless you're in a car by yourself, but then again, if you were doing that, i don't really mind, but some of the characters in Eddington probably were) and wiping down our groceries and emergency stock-piling two-ply. Joaquin Phoenix plays a sheriff who gets fed up with the mayor of his town and decides to run against him in the upcoming election. the day George Floyd is killed, the community tension gets ratcheted up, leading to paranoia-fueled conspiracy thriller with an explosive and somber final act. this is one of isaac's top films of the year. check it out, we had a great discussion. fyi, we do cuss a couple times (sorry, not sorry). but we're not cussin' with you, we're so glad to have you along for the ride :)
