Movies, by their very nature, are designed to make you feel something. Whether it’s the awe and wonder of a Steven Spielberg film or the cold, methodical tension of a Christopher Nolan thriller, great cinema takes audiences on a carefully constructed emotional journey. But when it comes to a Safdie Brothers movie, the emotional palette is far more specific: panic, stress, and relentless anxiety. No film embodies this better than Uncut Gems. A suffocating, claustrophobic experience that traps viewers inside its chaos from the very first frame. Josh and Benny Safdie have mastered the art of weaponizing anxiety, turning discomfort into their most powerful storytelling tool. And they’re not slowing down. Whether working together or separately on projects like The Smashing Machine and Marty Supreme, the Safdies continue to push this style even further, blurring the line between exhilaration and emotional exhaustion.