In this thought-provoking episode of Last Night I Watched..., host Ashley Scrace Wendel reviews Alex Garland’s 2024 dystopian war drama, Civil War. Set against a backdrop of a divided America, this intense and haunting film follows a group of journalists, including Kirsten Dunst’s character, as they document the devastating effects of conflict. Ashley examines Garland’s signature approach to dystopian storytelling, the film’s striking cinematography, and the complex allegorical themes that tackle political division and survival. Join Ashley as he unpacks what makes Civil War such a standout in the war drama genre and why it’s a film that will resonate deeply with fans of thought-provoking dystopian cinema.