Clayton Davis “Nope” is not a coincidence; it’s a trend.Each of Jordan Peele’s three horror features are distinctive works with varying themes.
With Universal Pictures’ “Nope,” he’s surely in store for the most polarizing reception of his career, as the film’s visuals and narrative beats will divide critics and audiences.
In the land of the Oscars, major attention for best picture, director and original screenplay appears out of reach, considering genre bias and possible other awards priorities for Universal ahead with Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and Maria Schrader’s “She Said.” However, something has become clearer as “Nope” opens to the public: Peele is our modern-day Alfred Hitchcock.“The blasphemy!” shouted classic movie enthusiasts and #FilmTwitter at their screens.
How can we compare a man who has only directed three films to the “master of suspense”? Hitchcock was one of the most innovative storytellers, focusing on the visuals and themes around obsession and morale.
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