Ingrid Goes West
2017movie
Matt Spicer’s first feature-length film, Ingrid Goes West (2017), falls under the genre of satire comedy. Oftentimes social media is put under scrutiny; however, Ingrid Goes West give us a different perspective. The film focuses on exploring human psyche when using social media, instead of the social media app itself. According to LeBouf, satire as a genre can implicitly point out the deficiencies in certain human behaviors and social issues (2007).
Some films age like fine wine—not because they get more comfortable to watch, but because their themes remain eerily relevant. Ingrid Goes West is one of those films. The story, unsettling as it may be, feels even more urgent as technology and social media burrow deeper into our daily lives. Aubrey Plaza’s portrayal of Ingrid is masterfully uncomfortable. She makes extreme emotional ...
