‘Nope’

By Anna Menta

Even if you’ve already seen Jordan Peele’s latest horror movie Nope, you should re-watch it now that it’s streaming on Netflix. As fun and entertaining as this alien thriller is on the first go, it’s on the rewatch that you’ll uncover the expertly crafted layers. Once you start noticing the visual parallels—the cowboy hat that looks like a flying saucer, the horse training mirror that looks like a reflective motorcycle helmet, the sound stage cameras that look like the gaping eyes of aliens—you won’t be able to stop. And yes, the part with the chimp makes sense. It’s a metaphor for Hollywood’s ill-advised attempt to tame a wild animal for the sake of content, OK?

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