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Alice Birch and Rachel Weisz on DEAD RINGERS and the Female Flip – Beth Accomando interviews

April 13, 2023 Beth Accomando Alice Birsh, amazon prime, David Cronenberg, Dead Ringers, rachel weisz

The new Dead Ringers series was created, written, and executive produced by Alice Birch who credits actress Rachel Weisz for getting the ball rolling on this reimagining of David Cronenberg’s film. Weisz, a fan of Cronenberg’s classic, looked at the material – a story of twin brother obstetricians – and thought it was ripe for a gender flip. And it was that delicious challenge that attracted the actress.– and the producer. They discuss the evolution of the project with Beth Accommando.

Reviews

THE FAVOURITE – Review by Brandy McDonnell

January 16, 2019January 20, 2019 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments emma stone, Olivia Colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, Yorgos Lanthimos

This is not your typical Oscar-bait historical drama, the kind with formally fancy costumes and stilted Queen’s English dialogue. Quite the opposite: “The Favourite” is an unapologetically profane, bracingly biting and wildly compelling tale of royal power plays fueled by three virtuoso women portraying refreshingly complex women.

Reviews

THE FAVOURITE – Review by Moira Sullivan

January 16, 2019January 19, 2019 Moira Sullivan 0 Comments deborah davis, emma stone, Olivia Colman, queen anne, rachel weisz, the favourist, yorgos lantimos

The Favourite is a tale of deception and ambition but one that is particularly cruel and vicious to women. The historical revisionism of the film while captivating is ultimately a tale of women conniving and scheming for power from a regent who is ridiculed by the men of the court.

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THE FAVOURITE – Review by Susan Granger

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 Susan Granger 0 Comments emma stone, olivia cole, rachel weisz, The Favourite, Yorgos Lanthimos

Greek-born director Yorgos Lanthimos’ opulent costume drama relates scandalous rumors that have circulated for years about 18th century Queen Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs, who reportedly indulged in lesbian liaisons with two of her closest sycophants.. After losing 17 children, portly, peevish, petulant Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) is no longer interested in ruling England, which is waging war with France. Instead, she’d rather eat sweets, play with her pet rabbits and dawdle with pretty young ladies.

Festivals

New York Film Festival 2018 Top Female Performances – Liz Whittemore reports

October 24, 2018November 30, 2021 Liz Whittemore 0 Comments ella smith, emma stone, juliette binoche, Kathryn Hahn, molly shannon, New York Film Festival, nyff, Olivia Colman, rachel weisz, regina king, sakura ando, The Favourite

NYFF is reliable in presenting meaty roles for women. This year’s notable performances include Juliette Binoche and Regina King, an actress who is often underappreciated. Also on my list are Molly Shannon, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, among others presented here in no particular order.

News

WEEK IN WOMEN: Hollywood Film Awards to Honor Kidman, Weisz and Chalamet – Brandy McDonnell reports

October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments blossom films, hollywood film awards, nicole kidman, rachel weisz, timothee chalamet, twiw, weekin women

In addition to her chameleonic performances, Kidman is being recognized for her career-long support of independent filmmakers, particularly women. Through her production company, Blossom Films, she has produced many projects, including last year’s “Big Little Lies,” which was a phenomenon that entered not only the cultural, but the social zeitgeist.