
Emma Stone is singlehandedly bringing back the (undead) sex comedy.
The Oscar-nominated actress leads Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” as Bella Baxter, a woman who is brought back to life using the brain of her unborn child. Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef play the scientists who reanimate her; Mark Ruffalo has a standout turn as her lawyer-turned-lover, along with ensemble appearances by Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, and Kathryn Hunter.
“Poor Things” is inspired by Scottish author Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel about a woman who drowns herself to escape her abusive husband. The novel is adapted by “The Favourite” scribe Tony McNamara. Lanthimos and actress Stone have previously collaborated on “The Favourite” and “Bleat,” as well as upcoming film “And.”
Director Lanthimos addressed audiences at the Venice Film Festival premiere of the film, which went on to win the Golden Lion.
“It was a very intrinsic part of the novel itself,...
The Oscar-nominated actress leads Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” as Bella Baxter, a woman who is brought back to life using the brain of her unborn child. Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef play the scientists who reanimate her; Mark Ruffalo has a standout turn as her lawyer-turned-lover, along with ensemble appearances by Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, and Kathryn Hunter.
“Poor Things” is inspired by Scottish author Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel about a woman who drowns herself to escape her abusive husband. The novel is adapted by “The Favourite” scribe Tony McNamara. Lanthimos and actress Stone have previously collaborated on “The Favourite” and “Bleat,” as well as upcoming film “And.”
Director Lanthimos addressed audiences at the Venice Film Festival premiere of the film, which went on to win the Golden Lion.
“It was a very intrinsic part of the novel itself,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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