Tag: surrealism
The Tangible Surrealism of I Love Boosters: How Boots Riley Reclaimed Old-School Practical Magic
Editor’s Note: The following article contains significant spoilers for the plot and visual mechanics of Boots Riley’s "I Love Boosters." Boots Riley has never been a filmmaker interested in the easy path. From the surrealist biting social satire of Sorry to Bother You to the existential, reality-warping suburban odyssey of I’m a Virgo, Riley’s filmography […]
The Tangible Surrealism of I Love Boosters: How Boots Riley Reclaimed Practical Effects for the Modern Age
Editor’s Note: The following piece contains significant spoilers for the film "I Love Boosters." Boots Riley’s second feature film, I Love Boosters, is not merely a movie; it is an architectural and mechanical marvel that challenges the modern cinematic reliance on digital sheen. From a luxurious San Francisco apartment built at a deliberate, disorienting 17-degree […]