Bungacast /526/ Come On Feel the Paranoise
Dec 16, 2025
The hosts dive into the world of American film, dissecting the paranoia and conspiracy themes in three influential 2025 movies. They debate whether Ari Aster's Eddington captures the chaos of the COVID era or succumbs to it. Discussions explore the political implications of hypermedia and the portrayal of archetypal characters. With sharp insights, they question the balance of entertainment and critique in cinema, all while reflecting on the global influence of American derangement.
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2025's Triptych Of Paranoia Films
- 2025 produced a triptych of films (Ari Aster, Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos) that converge on paranoia and disinformation.
- The films together map contemporary anxieties about conspiracy, elite gaslighting, and unmoored political activity.
Release Timeline Of The Three Films
- Paul Thomas Anderson released One Battle After Another in September and Ari Aster released Eddington in July of 2025.
- Yorgos Lanthimos released Begonia in October, making 2025 notable for three thematically linked films.
Eddington As A Mood Piece
- Eddington depicts a recent moment of American derangement centered on COVID-era chaos and paranoia.
- Ari Aster uses archetypal characters to capture atmosphere rather than deep psychological realism.
