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United StatesCulture6 days ago

An Obsession with Backrooms

The article discusses how two horror films directed by young filmmakers have surpassed the box office performance of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' during the summer season. It highlights the appeal of these films to the internet generation and beyond, featuring insights from film critic Justin Chang.

How internet-native directors drew in their internet generation—and everybody else.

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Episode Notes

Two horror films by two young directors have outmuscled an honest-to-Grogu Star Wars to become the early box office surprises of the summer.

Guest: Justin Chang , film critic at The New Yorker

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SlateIndependentCenter6 days ago
An Obsession with Backrooms

The article discusses how two horror films directed by young filmmakers have surpassed the box office performance of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' during the summer season. It highlights the appeal of these films to the internet generation and beyond, featuring insights from film critic Justin Chang.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on cultural trends in cinema without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any particular ideology. It provides general commentary on box office performance and audience preferences without favoring specific political viewpoints.