The Worst Person in the World, The Afterparty, and grab bag

We discuss The Worst Person in the World and The Afterparty, a film and a series about looking back and moving forward. 01:35 The Worst Person in the World, currently playing in theaters, explores existential questions through the small dramas of everyday life. 23:41 The Afterparty, streaming on Apple TV+, is the latest star-packed entry in the "millennial whodunnit" genre. 37:28 Plus, culture grab bag! Very brief thoughts on Annihilation, Somebody, Somewhere, Inventing Anna, The Gilded Age, Single Drunk Female, and The Righteous Gemstones. This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service showing exceptional films from around the globe. Try MUBI for free for 30 days at MUBI.com/criticismisdead. ... Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to [email protected]. Music: REEKAH Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu