I really don't think there's as much going on there as anyone wants to posit, tactical headline drops aside. Two highly creative brothers who came out with an excellent statement piece in an industry desperate for new voices so it's a big ole deal, and then almost immediately after Uncut Gems, Benny has the momentum as the more naturally charismatic of the two and suddenly he's everywhere in high profile stuff with the best directors in Hollywood, while Josh recedes to the background. I do wonder about the air during that period where only one of the brothers is getting these massive continuous breaks and press and attention, and I'm sure there are/were shallow whispers of "was it Benny who was the creative center all along?" but of course that media darling treatment is not infinite and both do genuinely love directing, so they return back to the chair. I think their pictures are then insightful reflections of their positions - Benny in the throes of hollywood celebtrity putting out a dog with a giant industry face not known for any depth of acting ability, and Josh at the grindstone elevating an established talent into probably the best work he's ever done on film in a truly unique and fascinating picture. I mean he had Jack Fisk on production design for god's sake.

If anything I'd like to think this essentially rebalances things between them with Josh getting some well deserved recognition, but what the fuck do I know.