The digitization of Post-Cinema and techniques implemented to achieve the hallucinatory, dreamy feeling that accompanies it are quite expansive, with theories such as post-continuity demolishing the linear flow of time in film. 

Upon considering post-cinematic imagery, post-continuity, and the implementation of CGI, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once is a film that immediately comes to mind. The whole concept of the film to begin with is rife with opportunity, as it already exists outside of the scope of normality. The concept of the metaverse, and a multi-dimensional setting is perfect for illustrating a chaotic, dream like sequence of events. 

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once is a film in disarray, ultimately a film about family relations and the everyday struggles of being East Asian in a Western cultural context, especially when suffering from several decades of generational abuse. As well as the premise of the film itself being especially ridiculous, the emotional complexity of the situations presented also allow for the audiences to absorb completely into the worldbuilding of the film, also providing a contrast of sorts between the very real problems faced with the ridiculousness of the multidimensional humour presented.

The most chaotic sequence in the film emerges towards the end, where main character Evelyn splits and experiences all of her multi-dimensional selves simultaneously, experiencing what it is like to be her daughter Jocelyn’s evil alter ego Jobu Tupaki. The film jumps between different universes at a rapid speed, as well as implements CGI to further the sci-fi aspect of the film – which in turn makes for excellent post-cinematic visuals. 

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once is a stellar example of post-continuity and chaos cinema, being a film that exists within a completely deconstructed timeline, combined with a rapid editing style and CGI elements to create a film that is both visually and emotionally overwhelming.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once is a stellar example of post-continuity and chaos cinema, being a film that exists within a completely deconstructed timeline, combined with a rapid editing style and CGI elements to create a film that is both visually and emotionally overwhelming.

Younghyun Kim

Citations:

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once [film] (2022). United States: A24.