Through its storytelling method of glances, we see The White Lotus‘ critique of our tendency to extrapolate that which we do not understand, and to fill gaps in our knowledge with ideologies, mythologies, learned stereotypes, and meme-logic.
In Brad’s Status we see a literal example of film as prism to the filmmaker, refracting the author’s essence that takes on a new identity or incarnation through Ben Stiller’s performance.
Mike White talks about his sophomore film Brad’s Status, which explores anxiety and dread and feelings of inadequacy. Isn’t that something we all can relate to?
