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entertainment1 year ago

David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds': A Cerebral Dive into Grief and Horror

David Cronenberg's latest sci-fi thriller, The Shrouds, is his most personal and alienating film yet, inspired by the death of his wife. Vincent Cassel stars as an industrialist haunted by his deceased wife, leading him to invent a technology to watch over her corpse. The film, marked by stilted dialogue and slow pacing, explores themes of grief and mortality, blending body horror with a dry sense of humor. Premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, it has no U.S. release date yet.

via Inverse|
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arts1 year ago

"Cannes 2024 Lineup: Coppola, Lanthimos, and Trump Drama in Competition"

The 77th Cannes Film Festival lineup includes films from renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and David Cronenberg, competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or. Coppola's "Megalopolis," his first film in over a decade, is highly anticipated, while Lanthimos will present "Kinds of Kindness" and Cronenberg will premiere "The Shrouds." The festival opens on May 14 and runs through May 25.

via The New York Times|
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film-festivals2 years ago

"Cannes Controversies: A Brief History of Scandals and Impactful Moments"

The Cannes Film Festival has a history of controversial movies that have caused walkouts and boos from audiences and critics alike. From David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future" to Lars von Trier's "The House That Jack Built," these films have pushed boundaries with graphic violence, sexual content, and disturbing themes. Even Palme d'Or winners like Ruben Östlund's "Triangle of Sadness" and David Lynch's "Wild at Heart" have not been immune to audience jeers. The 2023 festival has already seen controversy with the return of Johnny Depp and allegations of inappropriate incidents during filming.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

Rachel Weisz's haunting performance in 'Dead Ringers' leaves a lasting impression.

Rachel Weisz stars in a six-part reimagining of David Cronenberg's 1988 thriller "Dead Ringers," now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Weisz plays both Elliot and Beverly Mantle, identical twin doctors whose personal lives are mutually self-destructive. The gender-flip is key, and it ends up being just the tip of an iceberg that's razor-sharp from top to bottom. The show explores themes of identity, sexuality, and biology, and takes advantage of both the medical progress that's happened since the late 1980s, as well as the fact that the politicization of women's bodies is once again drawing lines in the public mindset.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

Rachel Weisz shines as twisted twins in 'Dead Ringers' remake.

"Dead Ringers," the new limited series from Amazon Prime Video, is a successful reboot of the David Cronenberg film of the same name, swapping in Rachel Weisz for Jeremy Irons as a pair of codependent gynecologists. The show preserves Cronenberg’s signature strangeness while taking the premise to new, surprising heights, exploring themes of birth, babies, and biology. Weisz makes Beverly and Elliot two completely distinct characters, and the technical wizardry helps to tell them apart. The series is chilly and controlled, in contrast with the visceral, chaotic process of creating new life.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

Rachel Weisz Shines at Cannes with Stunning Fashion Choices and Film Performances.

Rachel Weisz wowed in a plunging midnight blue gown with sparkling embellishments at Day Two of the Canneseries International Festival in Cannes, France. The actress was promoting her series Dead Ringers, a gender-swapped adaptation of director David Cronenberg's 1988 psychological thriller of the same name. Weisz plays both Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything and team up to push the boundaries of medical ethics.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

Rachel Weisz stars as twin doctors in creepy 'Dead Ringers' trailer.

Rachel Weisz stars as twin sister obstetricians in the TV adaptation of David Cronenberg's horror film, Dead Ringers, premiering on April 21 on Prime Video. The sisters are asked to "grow a baby out of nothing," leading to a blend of psychological and visceral terror. Weisz takes on the dual role of Drs. Beverly and Elliot Mantle, with the story's portrayal of female healthcare taking on a sharper focus. The series has both mythical and religious concerns in addition to the purely biological.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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