Antihero Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?
- Written by Oscar Bloomfield, PhD Candidate in Film Studies, Deakin University
A24Marty Supreme is a frenetic tale inspired by Marty Reisman, the charismatic American table tennis champion of the 1950s.
Charged by Timothée Chalamet’s electric lead performance – alongside a stellar supporting cast (including Gwyneth Paltrow), and director Josh Safdie’s signature, anxiety-inducing aesthetic – the...





