Ari Aster opens up about his bizarre “nightmare comedy“ Beau Is Afraid

Director Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) sat down with Tom Power to discuss his brilliant and bewildering new film, Beau Is Afraid. He talked about how working with Joaquin Phoenix changed his approach to filmmaking, the thrill of soundtracking a pivotal scene to a classic Mariah Carey jam, and the praise he received from Martin Scorsese. 00:00 - Introduction 03:32 - Working with Joaquin Phoenix 08:22 - Beau Is Afraid Themes 09:49 - Mariah Carey? 11:24 - Everything is Personal 12:03 - Praise from Martin Scorsese Follow and subscribe to our podcast: Q with Tom Power is a daily conversation with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define this cultural moment in time. The conversation is informal, wide-ranging, playful, and allows the artist to explore their art and the contexts that have shaped them through their career. Visit for more! Follow us on Instagram: Or Twi