Gamefully Unemployed We Just Watched... Eddington (With Cody Johnston)
Jan 5, 2026
Cody Johnston, a comedian and host of Some More News, joins the conversation to dissect Ari Aster's film, Eddington. They delve into the bleak humor and standout performance by Joaquin Phoenix, while debating the film's perceived cynicism. The group discusses its portrayal of early pandemic life, examining character motivations shaped by trauma and conspiracies. They highlight the film's sharp visual humor and satirical moments, as well as how it navigates complex themes of authority and race. The engaging chat culminates in their thoughts on the film's length and thematic clarity.
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Black Comedy Reveals Earnest Rage
- Eddington uses black comedy to show sincere frustration turning violent and absurd.
- Joaquin Phoenix's pathetic, earnest performance makes the character both funny and terrifying.
Cynicism Isn't The Whole Story
- The film flirts with a 'everyone's cynical' view but ultimately complicates that reading.
- Tom Reimann felt fatigued by the film's apparent 'nobody believes in anything' satire.
The Data Center Is The Hidden Puppet
- Ari Aster framed the ending as a Rorschach test but the podcast argues the film points to an orchestrated corporate plot.
- The data center visuals and repeated assistant shots imply a deliberate manipulation.