Noah Baumbach’s surreal apocalyptic epic White Noise has received mixed reviews since it dropped on Netflix. The film has been praised for its stunning cinematography, the cast’s mesmerizing performances, and Danny Elfman’s typically catchy musical score, but its lengthy runtime, disjointed script, and disparate jumble of tones have polarized critics. Parts of White Noise play like a harrowing drama, while other parts play like an absurdist comedy. So, is the movie supposed to be a comedy, a drama, something in between the two, or something else entirely?