Hollywood’s depictions of the ways in which we live on social media have tended to rely on the downsides: misinformation, bullying, doom-scrolling, and self-hate. In the decade since David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar-winning
The Social Network, thrillers and horror movies have leaned into the fact that on the Internet, anybody can lie about who they are. Gia Coppola’s
Mainstream, which will be released by IFC Films on May 7, continues this tradition with pitch-black comedy: “You want to make art, or you want to chase affirmation from faceless strangers?” sneers Andrew Garfield’s Link.
But social media has also inspired filmmakers toward inventive forms, like “screen movies” whose narrative unfolds almost entirely through computer screens. The subgenre also offers insights into influencer-inspired jealousy, the impossible difficulty of middle school, and the competitive nature of life as a streaming endeavor. These are GQ’s picks for the 11 best social medi
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By LINDSEY BAHR
AP Film Writer
Gia Coppola was feeling out of touch with popular culture when she stumbled upon the ending of Elia Kazanâs 1957 satire âA Face in the Crowdâ several years ago. The story of a folksy truth-teller who rises to dangerous levels of fame and influence on television seemed oddly prescient (and this was before it became âtrendyâ again after the 2016 presidential election). The image of Andy Griffith laughing maniacally stayed with her.
At the same time, she was watching the rise of internet stars from afar and wondering where art fits in a world where everyone just wants to watch others play video games and unbox toys.
Lindsey Bahr May 05, 2021 - 10:50 AM
Gia Coppola was feeling out of touch with popular culture when she stumbled upon the ending of Elia Kazanâs 1957 satire âA Face in the Crowdâ several years ago. The story of a folksy truth-teller who rises to dangerous levels of fame and influence on television seemed oddly prescient (and this was before it became âtrendyâ again after the 2016 presidential election). The image of Andy Griffith laughing maniacally stayed with her.
At the same time, she was watching the rise of internet stars from afar and wondering where art fits in a world where everyone just wants to watch others play video games and unbox toys.
Andrew Garfield says he goes streaking in new film Mainstream . Andrew Garfield discussed going streaking down Hollywood Boulevard in his new film Mainstream, while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.