Cannonball with Wesley Morris Dear Haters of 'Marty Supreme'...
Jan 29, 2026
Sasha Weiss, culture editor and critic, joins to untangle the controversy around Marty Mauser. They talk about why the film divides viewers. Conversations focus on Marty's shameless ambition, his Jewishness, a shocking Ritz scene and a fraught Holocaust flashback. The pair also debate audience disgust and how charisma, violence and dignity mingle in the story.
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Shameless Protagonist Divides Audiences
- Marty Supreme is a shameless, unapologetic protagonist whose audacity drives both charm and repulsion in viewers.
- Wesley Morris embraces the film's boldness and defends Marty as a cinematic joy despite widespread audience hatred.
Friend Nearly Walked Out From Movie
- Sasha Weiss recounts seeing a friend get physically ill during the movie from its violence and chaos.
- The friend almost walked out, illustrating strong visceral audience reactions.
Audience Comments: Walkouts And Revulsion
- Sasha reads viewer comments of people walking out, calling the film "obnoxious" and "unredeemed."
- Many reviewers describe feeling compelled to leave and "wash off" the unpleasantness after seeing the film.
