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Sicko Movie Mode: Five F**ked-Up Features to Close Out the Summer

Aug 27, 2024
JT Mollner, the director of 'Strange Darling,' discusses his journey from Sundance to his latest film. He shares insights about merging genres with audience expectations and the creative challenges behind filmmaking. They explore the unsettling family dynamics in his new film and the inspiration drawn from personal experiences, including growing up in a haunted attraction. Mollner also reflects on the emotional depth of storytelling through traditional film mediums, shedding light on the darker themes prevalent in contemporary cinema.
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