Fear Factors! Audio Film Review of ‘Beau is Afraid’

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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the new film from writer/director Ari Aster (“Hereditary,” “Midsummer”) … featuring Joaquin Phoenix … entitled “Beau is Afraid.” Currently in theaters, since April 21st.

Title character Beau is portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, who lives in a futuristic American urban center, where law and order has broken down, and hope seems gone. At the same time, he is planning a trip to see his mother (Patti Lupone), but several situations prevent that from happening. When a tragedy occurs, he becomes more motivated then ever to get back to Mommy, but not without some other intense obstacles to overcome.

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Audio Film Review of Beau is Afraid” by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com …

”Beau is Afraid” is currently in theaters, since April 21st. Featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti Lupone, Zoe Lister-Jones, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Richard Kind and Parker Posey. Written and directed by Ari Aster. Rated “R”

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor and Film Critic/Writer
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