Buckle up, because Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling and wildly original film One Battle After Another is quite the ride. We went in completely blind…and honestly, it made the experience that much better. The movie surprised us at every turn with its dark humor, sharp dialogue, and a plot that feels completely fresh in a world full of reboots and sequels.

It brings a perfectly crafted soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood (the guitarist from Radiohead), which set a tone that boosted both the anxiety and absurdity throughout, to the standout performances from a truly talented ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.

Stick around until the end for a round of Movie 20 Questions.

Safe travels, nomads.