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Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters' Critiques Capitalism with Dark Comedy

3/14/2026

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Boots Riley's new film, I Love Boosters, premiered at SXSW on March 13, 2026.
Corvette, played by Keke Palmer, Sade, played by Naomi Ackie, and Mariah, played by Taylour Paige, form a trio of shoplifters targeting Christie Smith's fashion empire (Demi Moore).
The film blends dark comedy and satire to critique consumerism and capitalism and includes teleportation devices; critics praise performances and Riley's style, but some call the plot overstuffed.

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Story summary

Boots Riley's new film, I Love Boosters, premiered at SXSW on March 13, 2026.
Corvette, played by Keke Palmer, Sade, played by Naomi Ackie, and Mariah, played by Taylour Paige, form a trio of shoplifters targeting Christie Smith's fashion empire (Demi Moore).
The film blends dark comedy and satire to critique consumerism and capitalism and includes teleportation devices; critics praise performances and Riley's style, but some call the plot overstuffed.