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Briefly

The new A24 film explores the absurdities of celebrity culture, centering on a young journalist, played by Ayo Edebiri, who feels overlooked in a group of celebrity journalists. Together they visit a reclusive pop star's compound, where eerie dynamics reveal how their fixation on fame blinds them to unsettling behavior. With a quirky supporting cast, including John Malkovich as the eccentric pop star, the film reflects on generational divides in media representation while calling attention to the dangers of idolizing celebrities without critical thinking.
Edebiri's character stands as a cultural touchstone for a generation, exploring themes of invisibility within the pop culture landscape, particularly among older journalists.
As the narrative unfolds, the audience sees how celebrity culture blurs lines, with characters overlooking alarming behaviors in their eagerness to embrace fame.
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