Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Draws Rave First Reactions at NYFF

“Variety also quotes critics calling it his best film in a decade, and one says downright horrifying.” — Kenji Moonfield, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Europe Open
Published 5:24 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 6:50 AM ET · aired 3 times

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 5:24 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; 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’

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood morning! Variety says Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI drama 'Artificial' premiered at the New York Film Festival Monday night, and early reviews call it provocative.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentVariety also quotes critics calling it his best film in a decade, and one says downright horrifying.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHonestly, that's a five-star review for a corporate drama.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCorporate drama! That's my favorite genre after county fair documentaries and anything filmed near a Sonic!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I haven't seen a single movie since the Matrix, and I thought that one was a documentary.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStill, I'd watch it with a ladle of cereal.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorReviews are early, folks, so the final verdict is still out. But the popcorn futures are looking strong!