All articles tagged with #bugonia
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Yorgos Lanthimos discuss their film 'Bugonia,' highlighting the film's themes of power, isolation, and humor, as well as their collaborative process and the director's unique rehearsal techniques that foster trust and spontaneity among actors.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Yorgos Lanthimos, collaborating with Emma Stone, is directing 'Bugonia,' a remake of the Korean film 'Save the Green Planet!,' marking his first project not deeply developed by him and more rooted in current global themes. The film features Jesse Plemons and was shot mainly in the UK with a fully constructed American-style house set, utilizing VistaVision for rich visuals. The story explores conspiracy theories and ideological divides, resonating with contemporary issues, and emphasizes detailed production design and innovative filming techniques.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
The article discusses the production design of the film 'Bugonia,' highlighting how the sets for the characters' homes and the spaceship were built to reflect their personalities and storylines, with hidden clues and symbolic elements integrated into the design to enhance the narrative and visual storytelling.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IndieWire
Yorgos Lanthimos shot his film 'Bugonia' in VistaVision to create a microcosm within a basement setting, using the large-format film to amplify the film's intense environment and big themes, despite the challenges posed by the format's size and noise.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
'Bugonia' is a Yorgos Lanthimos film that explores themes of alienation through a story about a CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists, featuring a more naturalistic style than his usual work, but is marred by a disappointing ending involving a lengthy musical sequence.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by UnHerd
Bugonia, a remake of South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, explores American paranoia and societal decline through a dark, satirical lens, highlighting the rise of conspiracy theories and irrationality as reflections of contemporary issues, ultimately suggesting that human self-destruction is ingrained in our nature.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
'Bugonia,' a sci-fi thriller by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, had a strong opening at the specialty box office with a $690k debut on 17 screens, making it a top per-screen debut for 2025. The film's success is complemented by other specialty releases like 'The Mastermind' and 'It Was Just An Accident,' indicating a robust start to the awards season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a surreal and accessible film centered on a conspiracy theory involving aliens, featuring compelling performances by Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis, blending humor, tension, and twists to create a memorable cinematic experience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
'Bugonia' is a satirical film by Yorgos Lanthimos that explores societal biases and misinformation through the story of Teddy, a conspiracy theorist who kidnaps a CEO believing she's an alien, highlighting themes of ecological crisis, capitalism, and societal perception, with innovative cinematography and strong performances including Emma Stone.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Emma Stone stars in Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bugonia,' a dark comedy about conspiracy theories, alien abduction, and societal collapse, featuring her intense performance as a captive CEO, with themes of class divide and human resilience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
'Bugonia' is a surreal film by Yorgos Lanthimos featuring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, exploring themes of paranoia and conspiracy through a character-driven story about alien theories and human emotion, with notable performances and a unique, absurdist style.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
A viral marketing stunt for the sci-fi comedy 'Bugonia' involved a bald-only screening event in Los Angeles, where fans shaved their heads to gain entry, inspired by Emma Stone's character's bald look in the film. The event generated buzz and connected fans with the movie's quirky theme, with the film set for release in late October.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
Emma Stone shaved her head for her role in 'Bugonia,' a transformation she found emotionally challenging yet empowering, and she shared that her mother was supportive and even jealous of her new look, emphasizing that hair is just hair and can change.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The film 'Bugonia' is promoting its release with a viral stunt where a barber shaved heads in California in exchange for free tickets to an advanced screening, highlighting creative marketing strategies to generate buzz and social media attention.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A Los Angeles cinema is offering free tickets to a screening of Yorgos Lanthimos's film 'Bugonia' to anyone willing to shave their head in the foyer, in homage to Emma Stone's character, with part of the event being filmed. The initiative requires RSVP and is limited to those over 18.