Aftersun
2022
Turkey
Charlotte Wells
Drama
What’s it all about: Charlotte Wells deftly unpacks Paul Mescal’s baggage on a summer holiday with his daughter. Turns out Dakota Johnson should have asked her “The Lost Daughter” costar to take her to the bottom of the ocean instead of Maggie G.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: goofy dad dance moves
Relics: postcards, digital camcorder, people on holiday not glued to their smart phones
Hoops: “Under Pressure” by Queen in a pivotal scene (but done right)
Heartthrob: Frankie Corio
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: the Macarena
LoFi Magic: Turkish rug dealer offering tea; music warping with perception; rave as abyss
Words to live by: “Sorry I passed out in your bed.”
Makes me want to: have an Efes with the Cagans
Candotti Take: n/a
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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