Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Premieres to Strong Early Reviews

“Variety adds that some reactions call it downright horrifying. I have covered coups with warmer reviews, but fewer standing ovations.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 6:50 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:50 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 3 times.
Topics: OpenAI.

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Variety‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety says Luca Guadagnino's film Artificial premiered at the New York Film Festival, and early critics call it provocative and his best in a decade!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVariety adds that some reactions call it downright horrifying. I have covered coups with warmer reviews, but fewer standing ovations.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHorrifying and entertaining! That is also my review of every gas station hot dog in Ohio, my favorite state today.