Riley's 'I Love Boosters' mixes shoplifting comedy
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- Boots Riley directs the absurdist shoplifting comedy "I Love Boosters", his latest feature film after 2018’s "Sorry To Bother You".
- Keke Palmer stars as Corvette, a charismatic leader of the “boosters” who steals designer fashion in a pink plush jumpsuit, described as resembling a Teletubby.
- Taylour Paige co‑stars as Mariah, alongside Naomi Ackie as Sade, forming a trio that markets their shoplifting as “fast fashion philanthropy”.
- Jean‑Luc Godard is referenced in the film, echoing his radical French New Wave masterpiece "Tout Va Bien".
- I Love Boosters incorporates Marxist themes, depicting dialectical materialism through a raw‑dogging gag and a demon‑cunnilingus scene, underscoring its militant satire.
Why it matters: The film's bold critique of luxury retail and its radical political satire could galvanize activist viewers while unsettling fashion brands, positioning Boots Riley as a catalyst for socially charged cinema.
