The new movie “One Battle After Another” by Paul Thomas Anderson has the potential to dominate the cultural conversation, but few films achieve this feat. Set in a police-state America, it taps into our anxiety and outrage, provoking shocks of recognition and catharsis. The film’s connection with the moment we’re in makes it a grand throwback to a time when movies could truly spark collective attention. With its wildly entertaining and unpredictable screwball politics thriller, “One Battle After Another” forces viewers to confront the fate of our country.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/columns/one-battle-after-another-could-rule-the-conversation-1236530009