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‘Eddington’: A Satirical Dive into Pandemic Politics

7/17/2025

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Ari Aster's "Eddington" plunges into a fictional New Mexico town grappling with the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens of Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), the film masterfully intertwines satire and drama, exposing deep political rifts and personal turmoil in a toxic American landscape. Catch it in theaters on July 18.

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Story summary

Ari Aster's "Eddington" plunges into a fictional New Mexico town grappling with the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens of Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), the film masterfully intertwines satire and drama, exposing deep political rifts and personal turmoil in a toxic American landscape. Catch it in theaters on July 18.