"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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The friendships held between two families is threatened when one of their sons drowns in the other family's swimming pool.
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I hope that more people will see Joyland, understand the situation, and eventually change themselves and society so we can have a more accommodating world where everyday tragedies like the one depicted in the film do not occur.
Paul Thomas Anderson blends tragedy, comedy in 2025 epic, "One Battle After Another."