Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from 'Eddington' (Courtesy of A24) Think of any trope from today’s culture wars—it likely appears in Eddington. A lawman who thinks he’s above the law. People who believe ...

This image released by A24 shows Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Pedro Pascal in a scene from "Eddington." (A24 via AP) You might need to lie down for a bit after “Eddington.” Preferably in a dark room ...

My name is Ari Aster. I am the writer- director of “Eddington.” As we start, I just want to say that this is a pivotal scene in the film, and it is best for you to have watched the film before ...

Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and his deputies (Luke Grimes and Michael Ward) investigate a crime scene in "Eddington" (Credit: A24 via IMDb). Editor’s Note: A version of this story also ...