Another week, another remake/reimagining of a classic. Now, the appeal of this new interpretation of Warren Adler’s novel is the two leads: Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as Ivy and Theo Rose. I vaguely remember seeing the 1989 movie The War of the Roses with Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, which started with a war of words …
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FlixChatter Review: POOR THINGS (2023) – Emma Stone delivers a bravura performance in this wild + weird odyssey of self-discovery
Having seen a couple of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films, I knew I was in for something bizarre and eccentric. Let’s just say nothing can quite prepare oneself for the insane wild ride of Poor Things. Apparently, the Greek filmmaker has been wanting to make this film since 2009, even approaching Scottish novelist Alasdair Gray about adapting …
Trailer Spotlight: POOR THINGS – Emma Stone + Willem Dafoe star in Yorgos Lanthimos’ spin on the Frankenstein classic tale
Anyone who's seen any of Yorgos Lanthimos' movies can attest that his kooky, eccentric style isn't for everyone, but it's always provocative and thought-provoking. I've only seen two of his films, The Lobster (2015) and The Favourite (2018), and it's been five years since he made his last feature. Well, the wait is over for …
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