The heart-wrenching ending of The Virgin Suicides explores themes of isolation, control, and understanding. The Lisbon sisters' tragic suicide is a result of entrapment and oppressive guardianship. The film challenges viewers to reflect on their roles as observers in the lives of others, highlighting the elusive nature of understanding.
Contains sensitive subject matter about suicide.
The Virgin Suicides ending is somewhat open-ended, leaving many to ask, "Why did the Lisbon sisters kill themselves?". Set in a quiet 1970s Michigan suburb, the film showcases the lives of the Lisbon sisters, led by Lux (Spider-Man's Kirsten Dunst), through the eyes of neighborhood boys, who remain enamored and haunted by their memories. This haunting narrative explores themes of youth, control, freedom, and the enigmatic essence of life and death, leaving a lasting impact. The film’s legacy lies in its ability to resonate deeply with themes of loss and the elusive nature of understanding another's inner world.
Contains sensitive subject matter about suicide.
The Virgin Suicides ending is somewhat open-ended, leaving many to ask, "Why did the Lisbon sisters kill themselves?". Set in a quiet 1970s Michigan suburb, the film showcases the lives of the Lisbon sisters, led by Lux (Spider-Man's Kirsten Dunst), through the eyes of neighborhood boys, who remain enamored and haunted by their memories. This haunting narrative explores themes of youth, control, freedom, and the enigmatic essence of life and death, leaving a lasting impact. The film’s legacy lies in its ability to resonate deeply with themes of loss and the elusive nature of understanding another's inner world.
- 3/14/2024
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
Actress Kirsten Dunst, aka 'Mary Jane Watson' in director Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy and the star of the new feature “Civil War”, poses for the latest issue of “Marie Claire” magazine, photographed by Jonny Marlow:
"I live in pieces that make me feel good," said the former child actress (“Interview With The Vampire”).
At the age of twelve, Dunst gained widespread recognition as vampire 'Claudia' in 'Interview with the Vampire' (1994), a role for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She appeared in "Little Women" the same year and in "Jumanji" the following year.
After a recurring role in the NBC medical drama "ER" (1996–97) as 'Charlie Chemingo' and co-starring in films such as "Wag the Dog" (1997), "Small Soldiers" (1998) and "The Virgin Suicides" (1999), Dunst transitioned into romantic comedies and comedy-dramas, starring in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999), "Bring It On" (2000), "Get Over It...
"I live in pieces that make me feel good," said the former child actress (“Interview With The Vampire”).
At the age of twelve, Dunst gained widespread recognition as vampire 'Claudia' in 'Interview with the Vampire' (1994), a role for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She appeared in "Little Women" the same year and in "Jumanji" the following year.
After a recurring role in the NBC medical drama "ER" (1996–97) as 'Charlie Chemingo' and co-starring in films such as "Wag the Dog" (1997), "Small Soldiers" (1998) and "The Virgin Suicides" (1999), Dunst transitioned into romantic comedies and comedy-dramas, starring in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999), "Bring It On" (2000), "Get Over It...
- 3/7/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The beloved Kirsten Dunst is open to appearing in more superhero movies in the future, citing financial reasons and her family as motivators. Despite her iconic role as Mary Jane Watson, Dunst does not want to solely be known for her work in the Spider-Man films. Dunst has expressed interest in returning as an older version of Mj.
Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst may not have reunited with Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the actress would definitely make more superhero movies in the future. Dunst famously appeared as Mary Jane Watson in filmmaker Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy (2002-2007), but her version of Mj didn’t turn up alongside Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Tom Holland-led 2021 MCU entry.
After Spider-Man and Bring It On, Dunst has largely carved out a career outside the mainstream thanks to acclaimed performances in award-winning films like The Virgin Suicides,...
Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst may not have reunited with Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the actress would definitely make more superhero movies in the future. Dunst famously appeared as Mary Jane Watson in filmmaker Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy (2002-2007), but her version of Mj didn’t turn up alongside Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Tom Holland-led 2021 MCU entry.
After Spider-Man and Bring It On, Dunst has largely carved out a career outside the mainstream thanks to acclaimed performances in award-winning films like The Virgin Suicides,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
Hayden Christensen made his acting debut at the age of 12 in 1993 when he played a supporting role in the German Canadian TV series Macht Der Leidenschaft/Family Passions. The very next year, he had a minor role in John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness. In the next couple of years, he appeared in numerous movies and TV series, including Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides and the horror anthology series Goosebumps.
These days, Hayden Christensen is best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, also known as Darth Vader, in the beloved Star Wars franchise. In 2000, he announced that he was cast as an adult version of that character. Recently, he opened up about how he thought that he would never secure the role when he heard that Leonardo DiCaprio was being considered.
Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Hayden Christensen Could...
These days, Hayden Christensen is best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, also known as Darth Vader, in the beloved Star Wars franchise. In 2000, he announced that he was cast as an adult version of that character. Recently, he opened up about how he thought that he would never secure the role when he heard that Leonardo DiCaprio was being considered.
Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Hayden Christensen Could...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Sofia Coppola's Priscilla is now showing exclusively on Mubi in many countries.Priscilla.Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla (2023) is deceptively soft to the touch. In adapting Priscilla Presley’s 1985 Elvis and Me memoir, the filmmaker brings an astonishing life story to the big screen, but also all of the beautiful, enviable objects that line the cage of celebrity. From luxurious Cadillacs to a lush array of sparkly designer dresses, accessorized with equally shiny handguns, these markers of luxury hum with palpable allure. At the same time, a sense of foreboding looms large. The opening shot lingers on the perfectly manicured feet of Cailee Spaeny’s Priscilla as they gingerly step across a shaggy, coral-pink rug. The seductive, tactile tableau conjures pleasure and comfort, yet it also foreshadows how Priscilla will sink further and further into a gilded sepulcher throughout her turbulent relationship with Elvis, embodied here by Jacob Elordi. Celebrated...
- 2/29/2024
- MUBI
You don’t have to go too far into the biographies of bad boy New Hollywood directors to find examples of impropriety. William Friedkin tossing around poor Linda Blair for The Exorcist. Francis Ford Coppola going full Kurtz for Apocalypse Now. Paul Schrader doing… well, Paul Schrader things. But there’s one guy who doesn’t fit the bill, despite palling around with the others: George Lucas.
For better or worse, the soft-spoken and intellectual Lucas doesn’t seem to push his actors to extremes. And yet, that’s exactly what had to happen for perhaps the most upsetting scene in Lucas’s oeuvre, the slaughter of the Jedi younglings in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
For those who don’t recall, the slaughter of the Younglings signaled the final step in Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side, the point where he committed himself to the path of Darth Vader,...
For better or worse, the soft-spoken and intellectual Lucas doesn’t seem to push his actors to extremes. And yet, that’s exactly what had to happen for perhaps the most upsetting scene in Lucas’s oeuvre, the slaughter of the Jedi younglings in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
For those who don’t recall, the slaughter of the Younglings signaled the final step in Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side, the point where he committed himself to the path of Darth Vader,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
American Cinematographer Ed Lachman will be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Camerimage Film Festival.
Lachman was born on March 31, 1946. His grandfather owned several vaudeville theatres in the 1920s, which were later converted into movie houses, co-managed with Lachman’s father, a film theatre distributor who later acquired a small cinema in Boonton, New Jersey.
Lachman’s extensive filmography includes numerous collaborations with directors such as Todd Haynes, Ulrich Seidl (Import/Export), Steven Soderbergh (The Limey and Erin Brockovich), Gregory Nava and Paul Schrader. He served as the cinematographer on Sofia Coppola’s debut feature, The Virgin Suicides, and lensed A Prairie Home Companion, Robert Altman’s last film.
He is a three-time Oscar nominee for Far from Heaven, Carol, and Pablo Larrain’s El Conde.
Lachman was born on March 31, 1946. His grandfather owned several vaudeville theatres in the 1920s, which were later converted into movie houses, co-managed with Lachman’s father, a film theatre distributor who later acquired a small cinema in Boonton, New Jersey.
Lachman’s extensive filmography includes numerous collaborations with directors such as Todd Haynes, Ulrich Seidl (Import/Export), Steven Soderbergh (The Limey and Erin Brockovich), Gregory Nava and Paul Schrader. He served as the cinematographer on Sofia Coppola’s debut feature, The Virgin Suicides, and lensed A Prairie Home Companion, Robert Altman’s last film.
He is a three-time Oscar nominee for Far from Heaven, Carol, and Pablo Larrain’s El Conde.
- 2/29/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
If you could sit down with Francis Ford Coppola – one of the greatest titans and entrepreneurs in movie history – what would you ask him? His best advice for a young filmmaker? His favorite movies? Perhaps his go-to ice cream flavor? Well, the director had all that and more to share during a recent Instagram Ama session; yes, Coppola has Instagram, and yes, you can ask him anything.
First and foremost, during the Ama, Coppola was asked what his favorite movies of his daughter Sofia’s were, in which he rattled off her debut, 1999’s Virgin Suicides, 2003’s Lost in Translation, 2006’s Marie Antoinette, and 2010’s Somewhere. That’s half of her filmography – Francis is such a dad! As for his own pictures, Coppola didn’t cite The Godfather or Apocalypse Now or Jack but rather 1983’s Rumble Fish, his second S.E. Hinton movie after The Outsiders (also out in ‘83). As for other directors’ works,...
First and foremost, during the Ama, Coppola was asked what his favorite movies of his daughter Sofia’s were, in which he rattled off her debut, 1999’s Virgin Suicides, 2003’s Lost in Translation, 2006’s Marie Antoinette, and 2010’s Somewhere. That’s half of her filmography – Francis is such a dad! As for his own pictures, Coppola didn’t cite The Godfather or Apocalypse Now or Jack but rather 1983’s Rumble Fish, his second S.E. Hinton movie after The Outsiders (also out in ‘83). As for other directors’ works,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Josh Hartnett’s role as Ernest Lawrence in “Oppenheimer” earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award when the film took the night’s top prize of Ensemble in a Motion Picture. But the actor is already looking ahead to his next role in M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming thriller “Trap,” which could afford him the opportunity to showcase a very different set of acting chops.
When Hartnett caught up with IndieWire on the red carpet of the SAG Awards on Saturday night, he shared his excitement about the movie and teased that it could be a very different performance than what fans have come to expect from him.
“It’s a pivot,” Hartnett said of the role. “But I try to make all of my roles pivots. If you’re playing the same thing again and again, it gets boring to the audience. Working with M. Night was one of...
When Hartnett caught up with IndieWire on the red carpet of the SAG Awards on Saturday night, he shared his excitement about the movie and teased that it could be a very different performance than what fans have come to expect from him.
“It’s a pivot,” Hartnett said of the role. “But I try to make all of my roles pivots. If you’re playing the same thing again and again, it gets boring to the audience. Working with M. Night was one of...
- 2/26/2024
- by Christian Zilko and Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
Some apotheosis of film culture has been reached with Freddy Got Fingered‘s addition to the Criterion Channel. Three years after we interviewed Tom Green about his consummate film maudit, it’s appearing on the service’s Razzie-centered program that also includes the now-admired likes of Cruising, Heaven’s Gate, Querelle, and Ishtar; the still-due likes of Under the Cherry Moon; and the more-contested Gigli, Swept Away, and Nicolas Cage-led Wicker Man. In all cases it’s an opportunity to reconsider one of the lamest, thin-gruel entities in modern culture.
A Jane Russell retro features von Sternberg’s Macao, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Raoul Walsh’s The Tall Men and The Revolt of Mamie Stover; streaming premieres will be held for Yuen Woo-ping’s Dreadnaught, Claire Simon’s Our Body, Ellie Foumbi’s Our Father, the Devil, the recently restored Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles, and The Passion of Rememberance.
A Jane Russell retro features von Sternberg’s Macao, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Raoul Walsh’s The Tall Men and The Revolt of Mamie Stover; streaming premieres will be held for Yuen Woo-ping’s Dreadnaught, Claire Simon’s Our Body, Ellie Foumbi’s Our Father, the Devil, the recently restored Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles, and The Passion of Rememberance.
- 2/14/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Harris Dickinson play the Von Erich brothers, the wrestling superstars who were battered by trauma, in and out of the ring
The tragicomic spectacle of American wrestling, with all its poignant pantomime machismo and showbiz fury, is the subject of Sean Durkin’s deeply sad, odd true-life drama based on the case of the Von Erich family – like the Von Trapp family, only with a ’roid rage death wish.
The Von Erichs were a professional wrestling dynasty from Texas in the 1980s; giant boys in wrestling boots and trunks and their taskmaster patriarch-manager. The old man was embittered and fanatically energised on his sons’ behalf in time-honoured fashion by his own failure to win glory as a young contender. As a result of his brutally dysfunctional parenting and toxic masculinity, the Von Erichs were plagued by a succession of heartbreaking calamities. Maybe this film will...
The tragicomic spectacle of American wrestling, with all its poignant pantomime machismo and showbiz fury, is the subject of Sean Durkin’s deeply sad, odd true-life drama based on the case of the Von Erich family – like the Von Trapp family, only with a ’roid rage death wish.
The Von Erichs were a professional wrestling dynasty from Texas in the 1980s; giant boys in wrestling boots and trunks and their taskmaster patriarch-manager. The old man was embittered and fanatically energised on his sons’ behalf in time-honoured fashion by his own failure to win glory as a young contender. As a result of his brutally dysfunctional parenting and toxic masculinity, the Von Erichs were plagued by a succession of heartbreaking calamities. Maybe this film will...
- 2/8/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The Brown Bunny actor Vincent Gallo has been accused of making sexually explicit and threatening comments in auditions with actresses for an upcoming film in a new report in Rolling Stone.
Two actresses who auditioned to play victim roles in The Policeman, a film starring Gallo as so-called “Golden State Killer” Joseph James DeAngelo, filed complaints to actors union SAG-AFTRA after comments that Gallo allegedly made during the casting process. SAG-AFTRA responded by launching an investigation into casting for the film, which is written and directed by Spring Breakers and The Virgin Suicides producer Jordan Gertner and co-stars James Franco in one of his first roles since being accused of sexual and exploitative behavior at his acting school in 2018.
A SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a comment to The Hollywood Reporter, “We are aware of these complaints and are investigating. We extensively engaged with production regarding the complaints and, while shooting has wrapped,...
Two actresses who auditioned to play victim roles in The Policeman, a film starring Gallo as so-called “Golden State Killer” Joseph James DeAngelo, filed complaints to actors union SAG-AFTRA after comments that Gallo allegedly made during the casting process. SAG-AFTRA responded by launching an investigation into casting for the film, which is written and directed by Spring Breakers and The Virgin Suicides producer Jordan Gertner and co-stars James Franco in one of his first roles since being accused of sexual and exploitative behavior at his acting school in 2018.
A SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a comment to The Hollywood Reporter, “We are aware of these complaints and are investigating. We extensively engaged with production regarding the complaints and, while shooting has wrapped,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sofia Coppola may come from film royalty, but she’s an artist all her own.
The daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola began her career as an infant — appearing as the newborn baby of Connie (Talia Shire) in the baptism scene of “The Godfather.” From there, she had a supporting role in his films “Peggy Sue Got Married” and the third “Godfather” film, filling in for the latter after original star Winona Ryder dropped out. Moving over to directing as an adult, she stunned critics with her 1999 debut feature “The Virgin Suicides,” an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ book about five mysterious sisters and their troubled home lives.
“The Virgin Suicides” was one of the most acclaimed indie films of the ‘90s, and established the visual style (a soft color palette and dreamy cinematography) as well as the thematic content that would define Coppola’s career, while teaming her up...
The daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola began her career as an infant — appearing as the newborn baby of Connie (Talia Shire) in the baptism scene of “The Godfather.” From there, she had a supporting role in his films “Peggy Sue Got Married” and the third “Godfather” film, filling in for the latter after original star Winona Ryder dropped out. Moving over to directing as an adult, she stunned critics with her 1999 debut feature “The Virgin Suicides,” an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ book about five mysterious sisters and their troubled home lives.
“The Virgin Suicides” was one of the most acclaimed indie films of the ‘90s, and established the visual style (a soft color palette and dreamy cinematography) as well as the thematic content that would define Coppola’s career, while teaming her up...
- 12/27/2023
- by Alison Foreman and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Sofia Coppola is an Oscar-winning director with a career that spans decades in Hollywood behind titles like Priscilla, The Bling Ring, Marie Antoinette, Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides, to name a few.
Despite so many memorable titles in her history demonstrating that she is a recognizable director, Coppola still sees a disparity between genders in Hollywood.
In a recent interview, Coppola reflected on the struggle to get paid close to what her male counterparts bank when directing a film.
“I just see all these men getting hundreds of millions of dollars and then I’m fighting for a tiny fraction of that,” Coppola told the BBC. “I think it’s just left over from the way the culture of that business is.”
She continued, “I’m always fighting to get it and I’m just happy to get to make my movies independently and find people that believe in them.
Despite so many memorable titles in her history demonstrating that she is a recognizable director, Coppola still sees a disparity between genders in Hollywood.
In a recent interview, Coppola reflected on the struggle to get paid close to what her male counterparts bank when directing a film.
“I just see all these men getting hundreds of millions of dollars and then I’m fighting for a tiny fraction of that,” Coppola told the BBC. “I think it’s just left over from the way the culture of that business is.”
She continued, “I’m always fighting to get it and I’m just happy to get to make my movies independently and find people that believe in them.
- 12/26/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
One need only glance at the leading men and women of any given era to see Hollywood's perennial beauty standards. Most actors will know the pressure of keeping fit and aesthetic, especially after the mainstreaming of gym and fitness culture in the late 20th century. Take Superman, for example. Christopher Reeve was a tall and athletic man, but compared to Henry Cavill's cast iron physique, his rangy costume looks slightly pedestrian. It's not all about "looking good," of course. Some actors have drastically changed their bodies to better portray their characters, such as Robert De Niro in "Raging Bull," Christian Bale in "The Machinist," Matthew McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club," and Tom Hanks in "Cast Away."
Still, "looking good" is a prerequisite for many actors, and they often must obey the wishes of producers, directors, and casting managers, who are known to ask for weight loss, dental work, and even plastic surgery.
Still, "looking good" is a prerequisite for many actors, and they often must obey the wishes of producers, directors, and casting managers, who are known to ask for weight loss, dental work, and even plastic surgery.
- 12/17/2023
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
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Sofia Coppola fans can finally get a little closer to the inside of the famed director’s mind — or, more literally, a peek at the self-proclaimed mess she creates while in the process of filmmaking.
One of the best art books released this year was “Sofia Coppola Archive: 1999-2023,” which offers a visual account of Coppola’s entire career, personal archives and ephemera. The book brims with photos of miscellaneous items that now boast nostalgic value — from a poster of the Sundance premiere of “Virgin Suicides” to a marked-up copy of the Vanity Fair article that inspired “The Bling Ring.” It also includes an extensive first look at her latest biopic on Priscilla Presley, “Priscilla.”
Aside from the “Sofia Coppola Archive,” there are dozens of coffee table books for...
Sofia Coppola fans can finally get a little closer to the inside of the famed director’s mind — or, more literally, a peek at the self-proclaimed mess she creates while in the process of filmmaking.
One of the best art books released this year was “Sofia Coppola Archive: 1999-2023,” which offers a visual account of Coppola’s entire career, personal archives and ephemera. The book brims with photos of miscellaneous items that now boast nostalgic value — from a poster of the Sundance premiere of “Virgin Suicides” to a marked-up copy of the Vanity Fair article that inspired “The Bling Ring.” It also includes an extensive first look at her latest biopic on Priscilla Presley, “Priscilla.”
Aside from the “Sofia Coppola Archive,” there are dozens of coffee table books for...
- 12/15/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
With a name like Sofia Coppola attached to the director’s chair, it’s hard to imagine not having enough funding to produce a movie. The daughter of the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola has proven herself to be an incredibly talented director in her own right, having helmed critically acclaimed titles including Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides. But, when it came to the Academy Award winner’s latest project, Priscilla, those closest to the production admit that they had a difficult time raising enough money to do justice to the on-screen adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s memoir. During a conversation with Collider’s Perri Nemiroff at the Hammer Museum with the movie’s producer Youree Henley and costume designer Stacey Battat, it was revealed that the creative team was in such a desperate place financially that they almost sunk their hopes into a pickleball tournament that...
- 12/8/2023
- by Britta DeVore
- Collider.com
‘Tis the season to be streaming. And if you’re going to be streaming, consider streaming some independent films.
With the holidays approaching, streamers are predictably focusing their energy on stocking their libraries with Christmas and family films. As a result, there’s less great non-seasonal indies coming to Netflix, Hulu, Max, and the other major platforms this month than usual. That’s not to say there aren’t a few classics from yesteryear coming our way; Netflix is complimenting its new original “May December” with “Black Swan,” another film that sees Natalie Portman at her scariest. Paramount+ offers up two late ’90s and early ’00s gems with Sofia Coppola’s debut “The Virgin Suicides” and scrappy football charmer “Bend It Like Beckham.” On Prime Video, you can enjoy one of the 2010s best comedies, Andrew Bujalski’s “Support the Girls.” And on Max, you can check out “The Souvenir,...
With the holidays approaching, streamers are predictably focusing their energy on stocking their libraries with Christmas and family films. As a result, there’s less great non-seasonal indies coming to Netflix, Hulu, Max, and the other major platforms this month than usual. That’s not to say there aren’t a few classics from yesteryear coming our way; Netflix is complimenting its new original “May December” with “Black Swan,” another film that sees Natalie Portman at her scariest. Paramount+ offers up two late ’90s and early ’00s gems with Sofia Coppola’s debut “The Virgin Suicides” and scrappy football charmer “Bend It Like Beckham.” On Prime Video, you can enjoy one of the 2010s best comedies, Andrew Bujalski’s “Support the Girls.” And on Max, you can check out “The Souvenir,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Hayden Christensen has signed with Independent Artist Group, indicating potential future projects beyond Star Wars. His role as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars has had a significant impact on his career, both positively and negatively. The success of the recent Star Wars series, including his portrayal of Anakin, has led to a resurgence in Christensen's career, and he is looking to take advantage of it.
It seems that Hayden Christensen wants to conquer the big screen again, and not just within the world of Star Wars. The actor has now signed with an agency, Independent Artist Group, which could mean new projects coming for him in the future. Although the Canadian actor began working almost 10 years before his debut in the universe created by George Lucas, there is no doubt that the role of Anakin Skywalker has marked his career. Sometimes for the better, but other times for the worse.
It seems that Hayden Christensen wants to conquer the big screen again, and not just within the world of Star Wars. The actor has now signed with an agency, Independent Artist Group, which could mean new projects coming for him in the future. Although the Canadian actor began working almost 10 years before his debut in the universe created by George Lucas, there is no doubt that the role of Anakin Skywalker has marked his career. Sometimes for the better, but other times for the worse.
- 12/1/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
Hayden Christensen, who has played Anakin Skywalker in various Star Wars movies and series, has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
The actor famously nabbed the coveted part of the heroic-yet-tragic young man who would become Darth Vader in George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and concluded his fall from grace with Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Seventeen years later, he reprised his role for the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, a massive hit for the streamer, and the recently finished Ahsoka, which also proved to be a hit.
The signing with Iag is a full-circle moment as it sees the actor reteaming with the person who signed him as he was ascending with Star Wars back in the early 2000s. Iag CEO Jim Osborne signed the Canadian thespian with iconic agent Ed Limato when the two reps were at ICM...
The actor famously nabbed the coveted part of the heroic-yet-tragic young man who would become Darth Vader in George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and concluded his fall from grace with Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Seventeen years later, he reprised his role for the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, a massive hit for the streamer, and the recently finished Ahsoka, which also proved to be a hit.
The signing with Iag is a full-circle moment as it sees the actor reteaming with the person who signed him as he was ascending with Star Wars back in the early 2000s. Iag CEO Jim Osborne signed the Canadian thespian with iconic agent Ed Limato when the two reps were at ICM...
- 11/29/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even if Priscilla Presley never existed in real life, she would have served as an ideal protagonist for a Sofia Coppola film. The wife of the legendary pop star, Elvis Presley, Priscilla was a starry-eyed young girl brought into the world of fame and fortune. Despite living a life of privilege in the confines of Graceland, she feels alienated and lonely. Coppola has thrived in stories of well-off young women with an unshakable melancholic haze, including The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette, with the latter of the two depicting a literal life of royalty. The director's meditative subversion of character and environment is implemented in one of the eminent figures of the 20th century in her recent film, Priscilla. The Elvis mystique that exists in the public consciousness is all shaken up in Coppola's quiet and cerebral film.
- 11/11/2023
- by Thomas Butt
- Collider.com
Sofia Coppola's film, Priscilla, delves into the fishbowl experience of growing up in high society, exploring the loneliness and challenges faced by young women in that environment. The film highlights the transformation of Priscilla from a young girl to a woman, heavily influenced by the charismatic but controlling Elvis. It examines the pressures and sacrifices she made to conform to societal expectations. Through beautiful cinematography and visual language, Coppola portrays Priscilla's isolation within Graceland and her eventual journey toward self-discovery, encouraging audiences to find their own liberation from personal prisons.
Living life in a fishbowl can be overbearingly lonely. No matter how many eyes are on you, no matter how many people are there to care for you, swimming through a murky tank can dilute the promises of the outside world. For writer/director Sofia Coppola, growing up as a young woman in the glimmer of high society can elicit a similar effect.
Living life in a fishbowl can be overbearingly lonely. No matter how many eyes are on you, no matter how many people are there to care for you, swimming through a murky tank can dilute the promises of the outside world. For writer/director Sofia Coppola, growing up as a young woman in the glimmer of high society can elicit a similar effect.
- 11/4/2023
- by Kevin Kodama
- MovieWeb
Sofia Coppola's underrated debut film, The Virgin Suicides, remains a defining work of her career, showcasing her thematic interests and visual aesthetic. The film explores the devastating story of youth, focusing on the Lisbon sisters and their repressed lives in a wealthy but isolating family. The Virgin Suicides embodies recurring themes in Coppola's films, such as the loneliness of being female and subverting the male gaze, while showcasing her distinctive audiovisual aesthetic.
Over the last couple of decades, Sofia Coppola has gone from a laughingstock after her maligned performance in The Godfather: Part III to one of the most beloved pioneers of the modern indie film scene. Almost all her films have gained significant cult followings, and her directorial aesthetic is immediately recognizable, emphasizing minimal color palettes, slow pacing, and unconventional soundtrack curation.
But maybe the defining work of her career remains her devastating, underrated debut, The Virgin Suicides.
Over the last couple of decades, Sofia Coppola has gone from a laughingstock after her maligned performance in The Godfather: Part III to one of the most beloved pioneers of the modern indie film scene. Almost all her films have gained significant cult followings, and her directorial aesthetic is immediately recognizable, emphasizing minimal color palettes, slow pacing, and unconventional soundtrack curation.
But maybe the defining work of her career remains her devastating, underrated debut, The Virgin Suicides.
- 11/3/2023
- by Brian Kirchgessner
- MovieWeb
After the Southern Gothic thriller elements of 2017’s The Beguiled and the broad rom-com antics of 2020’s On the Rocks, which saw Sofia Coppola departing slightly from the aesthetic territory that she’d staked so forcefully in her earlier work, Priscilla finds the filmmaker firmly back in her wheelhouse. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 biography Elvis and Me, Coppola’s latest is another impossibly photogenic tale of fame, solitude, material wealth, and female desire in a world that often contrives to deny its existence. In conjunction with the film’s release, we ranked all of Coppola’s features to date. David Robb
Editor’s Note: This entry was originally published on June 23, 2017.
9. The Bling Ring (2013)
As this film’s Bling Ringers raid sprawling manses for McQueen sunglasses, Alaia dresses, and Birkin bags, Coppola responds with a propulsive collage of modern pop iconography, filling the screen with paparazzi shots, step-and-repeat footage,...
Editor’s Note: This entry was originally published on June 23, 2017.
9. The Bling Ring (2013)
As this film’s Bling Ringers raid sprawling manses for McQueen sunglasses, Alaia dresses, and Birkin bags, Coppola responds with a propulsive collage of modern pop iconography, filling the screen with paparazzi shots, step-and-repeat footage,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Sofia Coppola zeroed in on her artistic signatures early on: The very first shot in her debut as a director, the 1998 short film Lick the Star, shows a teenage girl staring pensively out a car window. She did it again with a shot of Kirsten Dunst in a taxi in The Virgin Suicides (actually via her brother, Roman Coppola, who shot second unit). “And then when we were shooting Lost in Translation,” Coppola says over a recent breakfast in a West Village café, “I was like, ‘Roman, can you get the girl-out-the-window shot?...
- 11/3/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
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Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
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Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
- 11/2/2023
- avclub.com
Sofia Coppola movies are defined by desolate landscapes, lonely characters, a wry sense of humor, and painterly compositions. For fans of this aesthetic, it’s pretty hard to get it wrong, and Coppola’s nearly 20-year track record attests to the consistency of her talent. From her feature-length debut “The Virgin Suicides” through “Priscilla,” Coppola’s dreamlike visuals and deadpan tone have remained a distinctive voice in American cinema, one filled with gentle, forlorn faces and a world that always seems as though it’s on the verge of devouring them whole.
While Coppola’s career was set in motion to some degree by the influence of a very famous father, her filmmaking capabilities are hardly dictated by Francis’ accomplishments. The tough, masculine sagas of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” exist a world away from Sofia Coppola’s intimate portraits — all of which, it must be said, feature strong-willed women.
While Coppola’s career was set in motion to some degree by the influence of a very famous father, her filmmaking capabilities are hardly dictated by Francis’ accomplishments. The tough, masculine sagas of “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” exist a world away from Sofia Coppola’s intimate portraits — all of which, it must be said, feature strong-willed women.
- 11/2/2023
- by Wilson Chapman and Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Black Hawk Down is an adrenaline-fueled action feature directed by Ridley Scott, that shows the real-life incident that happened in the Somalian War when two American helicopters were shot down and a fight started between Army Rangers, US Special Forces, and Somali gunmen in a long, and deadly gunfight. Scott has always known how to direct action films, although normally they involve more swords, horses, and period-style helmets, and here, he does it brilliantly, playing the action at full throttle for 144 minutes of stress and tension.
Other than being a great film, what’s most remembered about this movie is the incredible cast of actors it has, most of them in their first film ever, and before most of them hit it big. There are A-listers, prestigious TV actors, and even a comedic actor who you would have never thought you’d see in an action film, and playing a military man.
Other than being a great film, what’s most remembered about this movie is the incredible cast of actors it has, most of them in their first film ever, and before most of them hit it big. There are A-listers, prestigious TV actors, and even a comedic actor who you would have never thought you’d see in an action film, and playing a military man.
- 11/2/2023
- by Rafa Boladeras
- MovieWeb
No one depicts female loneliness quite like Sofia Coppola. Starting with her debut film, The Virgin Suicides, about a group of teenage sisters who end their lives, and all the way through to Marie Antoinette and Somewhere, Coppola has earned her spot in film history. Now, Coppola is returning to the big screen with a film that is already getting some of the best reviews of her career. Based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir Elvis & Me, Priscilla follows the young rock ‘n’ roll first lady’s life with the enigmatic musician. Coming only one year after the Baz Luhrmann epic Elvis, which renewed a sense of unconditional admiration for the star, Coppola’s new film is set to shatter the illusion and bring forward the real story of a young girl’s whirlwind romance and coming-of-age in Graceland. For those of you who want to know who Coppola has...
- 11/2/2023
- by Sofia Sheehan
- Collider.com
“It’s an instant yes, if Sofia Coppola’s name is on it,” said actress Cailee Spaeny of accepting the lead role in “Priscilla,” regardless of the challenges it may bring, and the films it could be compared to. “You just don’t ask any questions, even if it’s something like this, which is so intimidating to take on. Within her hands, it’s a no-brainer.”
Long before she was tapped to star in the Oscar winner’s film adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Spaeny considered Coppola a personal hero who helped shape her cultural tastes. “I found Sofia’s work when I was around 15 years old, through ‘The Virgin Suicides,’” she said to IndieWire over Zoom. “I never thought about who was behind the camera until I watched her movies.” Within a year the young Missouri native got her first callback from the director...
Long before she was tapped to star in the Oscar winner’s film adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” Spaeny considered Coppola a personal hero who helped shape her cultural tastes. “I found Sofia’s work when I was around 15 years old, through ‘The Virgin Suicides,’” she said to IndieWire over Zoom. “I never thought about who was behind the camera until I watched her movies.” Within a year the young Missouri native got her first callback from the director...
- 11/1/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
After October began and ended with two monstrous box office hits, November starts a bit quieter with a few lower-key releases that may have trouble making a significant mark. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
A24 will be releasing Sofia Coppola‘s “Priscilla,” starring Cailee Spaeney as Priscilla Presley and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, nationwide on Friday after a platform release into four theaters in New York and L.A. this past weekend, where it averaged a solid $33k per location. Adapted by Coppola from Priscilla Presley‘s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” the movie shows a darker side to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the toxic and abusive treatment of his younger wife.
Obviously, two things going for “Priscilla” is Coppola’s own popularity as a filmmaker going back to 1999’s “The Virgin Suicides” and more recent films like “The Bling Ring” in 2013, although...
A24 will be releasing Sofia Coppola‘s “Priscilla,” starring Cailee Spaeney as Priscilla Presley and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, nationwide on Friday after a platform release into four theaters in New York and L.A. this past weekend, where it averaged a solid $33k per location. Adapted by Coppola from Priscilla Presley‘s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” the movie shows a darker side to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the toxic and abusive treatment of his younger wife.
Obviously, two things going for “Priscilla” is Coppola’s own popularity as a filmmaker going back to 1999’s “The Virgin Suicides” and more recent films like “The Bling Ring” in 2013, although...
- 11/1/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Sofia Coppola's father, Francis Ford Coppola, has been a helpful film teacher for her, emphasizing the importance of knowing the theme of a movie and using it to guide decision-making as a director. Sofia Coppola's film Priscilla is based on the bestselling book about the love story between Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley. Actress Cailee Spaeny won the Venice Film Festival's Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her performance in Priscilla, and Kirsten Dunst played a vital role in helping Coppola cast Spaeny.
Francis Ford Coppola is clearly not the only auteur in the family. Sofia Coppola may have amassed a solid acting resume, which includes the role of Mary Corleone in The Godfather Part III (1990), but her feature film directorial debut in 1999’s The Virgin Suicides put Hollywood on notice: She, like her father, has a way with telling stories. The younger of the Coppolas is headed back...
Francis Ford Coppola is clearly not the only auteur in the family. Sofia Coppola may have amassed a solid acting resume, which includes the role of Mary Corleone in The Godfather Part III (1990), but her feature film directorial debut in 1999’s The Virgin Suicides put Hollywood on notice: She, like her father, has a way with telling stories. The younger of the Coppolas is headed back...
- 11/1/2023
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
The Star Wars prequel trilogy showcased talented actors who brought iconic characters to life, including Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala. Some characters, like Anakin Skywalker, were portrayed by multiple actors at different ages, giving depth to their journey from Jedi to Sith. The prequels also introduced new actors who became stars in their own right, such as Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars.
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is full of terrific actors who have all played iconic characters in George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away. While the original trilogy focused on Luke Skywalker and how he became a Jedi, the prequels followed the origin story of his father, Anakin Skywalker, and how he became one of cinema's most iconic villains, Darth Vader. Alongside that, the movies also depicted how the Empire came to fruition and why several of the Jedi,...
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is full of terrific actors who have all played iconic characters in George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away. While the original trilogy focused on Luke Skywalker and how he became a Jedi, the prequels followed the origin story of his father, Anakin Skywalker, and how he became one of cinema's most iconic villains, Darth Vader. Alongside that, the movies also depicted how the Empire came to fruition and why several of the Jedi,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
Sofia Coppola was cast in The Godfather Part III as Michael Corleone's daughter, despite not being the first choice for the role. Viewers criticized Coppola's performance in the film, calling it stiff and unconvincing. While there were valid concerns about nepotism in the film industry, targeting Sofia Coppola specifically seemed hypocritical, as many actors have benefited from family connections throughout Hollywood's history.
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather franchise is no stranger to controversy, with the first film facing multiple problems before the movie was even released. This included disputes over casting and pressures from various groups for everything from the use of the word "mafia" in the film to its portrayal of Italian-Americans. The story and difficulties behind the first film have been wonderfully detailed in Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather by author Mark Seal.
But, needless to say,...
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather franchise is no stranger to controversy, with the first film facing multiple problems before the movie was even released. This included disputes over casting and pressures from various groups for everything from the use of the word "mafia" in the film to its portrayal of Italian-Americans. The story and difficulties behind the first film have been wonderfully detailed in Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather by author Mark Seal.
But, needless to say,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- MovieWeb
Many child stars who started their careers at a young age have gone on to have successful Hollywood careers as highly respected and versatile actors. Some notable examples include Emma Watson, Kirsten Dunst, Josh Brolin, and Natalie Portman, who have all showcased their talent and range in a variety of films and genres. These actors have navigated their careers intelligently, taking on diverse roles and making strategic choices that have solidified their status as beloved and influential figures in the industry.
There are quite a number of child movie stars who went on to have huge Hollywood careers. Indeed, many of the most recognizable movie stars today actually started their careers when they were very young, having appeared in some of the best movies and TV shows far before they were established names. There's always a need for young actors in movies and TV, and many of those who succeed...
There are quite a number of child movie stars who went on to have huge Hollywood careers. Indeed, many of the most recognizable movie stars today actually started their careers when they were very young, having appeared in some of the best movies and TV shows far before they were established names. There's always a need for young actors in movies and TV, and many of those who succeed...
- 10/30/2023
- by Peter Mutuc
- ScreenRant.com
Sofia Coppola briefly addressed her relationship with fellow director George Lucas and her time spent in the world of Star Wars.
In an interview with The Rolling Stone, Sofia Coppola recently discussed her relationship with Star Wars director George Lucas, and the role the iconic franchise played in her own life. According to Coppola, the two filmmakers share a birthday and a rather close familial friendship: "I love George like an uncle, and I’m proud to share a birthday with him," she said. Coppola also actually starred in a Star Wars film, playing a handmaiden to Padmé in The Phantom Menace. "When I heard he was doing a Star Wars movie, since I was so little the first time, I said, 'I want to come hang out.' So they said I could be in it, and that was the best way to be on set."
Related: Sofia Coppola's...
In an interview with The Rolling Stone, Sofia Coppola recently discussed her relationship with Star Wars director George Lucas, and the role the iconic franchise played in her own life. According to Coppola, the two filmmakers share a birthday and a rather close familial friendship: "I love George like an uncle, and I’m proud to share a birthday with him," she said. Coppola also actually starred in a Star Wars film, playing a handmaiden to Padmé in The Phantom Menace. "When I heard he was doing a Star Wars movie, since I was so little the first time, I said, 'I want to come hang out.' So they said I could be in it, and that was the best way to be on set."
Related: Sofia Coppola's...
- 10/29/2023
- by Gabriella Mendez
- Comic Book Resources
Josh Hartnett, once a teen sensation with films like The Virgin Suicides and Pearl Harbor under his belt, is making waves again. This time, he’s collaborating with acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan. They’re currently working on a project in Canada, a film that’s been intriguingly described as a “psychological thriller set at a concert.”
Interestingly, the film was first titled Trap, but now it’s shooting under the temporary name Good Grades. While the final title remains a mystery, the anticipation is building. Shyamalan is not just directing; he’s also wearing the producer’s hat and funding the entire venture. It’s a bold move, especially since they’re filming amidst an ongoing actors’ strike. But Shyamalan, known for his dedication, has secured an agreement from SAG-AFTRA to proceed.
In the film, Hartnett plays a father who decides to take his son to a concert. But...
Interestingly, the film was first titled Trap, but now it’s shooting under the temporary name Good Grades. While the final title remains a mystery, the anticipation is building. Shyamalan is not just directing; he’s also wearing the producer’s hat and funding the entire venture. It’s a bold move, especially since they’re filming amidst an ongoing actors’ strike. But Shyamalan, known for his dedication, has secured an agreement from SAG-AFTRA to proceed.
In the film, Hartnett plays a father who decides to take his son to a concert. But...
- 10/26/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Sofia Coppola turned down the opportunity to direct Breaking Dawn because she found the concept of Jacob imprinting on Renesmee too bizarre and weird. Despite not directing Twilight, Sofia Coppola has amassed an impressive resume as a filmmaker, including the critically acclaimed Lost in Translation. Coppola briefly considered quitting filmmaking after the challenging shoot of Marie Antoinette.
Sofia Coppola thought Jacob imprinting on Renesmee was simply too bizarre. Coppola rose to stardom in Hollywood as both a director and an actress. But when she was offered the opportunity to helm The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Coppola couldn’t get past the way Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) imprinted on the newborn child of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Coppola said in an interview with Rolling Stone (per EW):
We had one meeting, and it never went anywhere. I thought the whole imprinting-werewolf thing was weird. The baby.
Sofia Coppola thought Jacob imprinting on Renesmee was simply too bizarre. Coppola rose to stardom in Hollywood as both a director and an actress. But when she was offered the opportunity to helm The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Coppola couldn’t get past the way Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) imprinted on the newborn child of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Coppola said in an interview with Rolling Stone (per EW):
We had one meeting, and it never went anywhere. I thought the whole imprinting-werewolf thing was weird. The baby.
- 10/25/2023
- by Steven Thrash
- MovieWeb
In Sofia Coppola’s eighth feature, Priscilla, she shoots tail-finned Cadillacs as lovingly as she does her latest extraordinary lead actress (Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley), capturing the beauty and hidden darkness inside Graceland — and in America writ large. Along the way, Coppola tells her most haunting coming-of-age tale since her exquisite directorial debut, 1999’s The Virgin Suicides. This time, it’s the true story of a teenager drawn into the all-consuming world of Elvis Presley (Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi, taller and scarier than Austin Butler) at the height of his fame,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Summer is long gone and it’s time to look beyond the blockbuster. Our latest study of recent books about or related to the world of filmmaking is full of artistic titans––Sofia Coppola, Whit Stillman, Clint Eastwood, Christian Petzold, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Wes Anderson. This column also boasts a lengthy rundown of noteworthy novels, many of which will surely be brought to large and small screens in years to come.
Archive by Sofia Coppola (MacK)
In recent years this column has covered several books focused on the iconic, inimitable Sofia Coppola, including a hardcover career overview and interview collection. Archive is constructed from the personal collection of the writer-director of The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette herself. And as one would expect from a filmmaker known for her sense of style, fashion, and design, the result is positively gorgeous. It is packed with photos, ephemera, collages, and text––nearly 500 pages’ worth.
Archive by Sofia Coppola (MacK)
In recent years this column has covered several books focused on the iconic, inimitable Sofia Coppola, including a hardcover career overview and interview collection. Archive is constructed from the personal collection of the writer-director of The Virgin Suicides and Marie Antoinette herself. And as one would expect from a filmmaker known for her sense of style, fashion, and design, the result is positively gorgeous. It is packed with photos, ephemera, collages, and text––nearly 500 pages’ worth.
- 10/18/2023
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Known for The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker has made a name for herself in the industry, enduring one of the most intriguing directors of her generation. Although she is the daughter of renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia has a distinctive style of her own that makes her stand out from the bunch. Her approach to female teenage characters and girlhood, for one — both of which she tackles with respect and earnestness — is one of the most defining features in her dreamy, aesthetically pleasing films.
- 10/14/2023
- by Daniela Gama
- Collider.com
Priscilla Presley talks about trusting director Sofia Coppola with her life story in a first look video for the upcoming biopic Priscilla.
“I’ve seen all of her movies, and her sensitivity, her understanding of women, she puts her heart and soul into it,” Presley said of the filmmaker who also helmed Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, and Marie Antoinette. “I would never do this with anyone else… She just got me, and I trusted her.”
“Elvis and Priscilla are such American legends. They’re our version of royalty,...
“I’ve seen all of her movies, and her sensitivity, her understanding of women, she puts her heart and soul into it,” Presley said of the filmmaker who also helmed Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, and Marie Antoinette. “I would never do this with anyone else… She just got me, and I trusted her.”
“Elvis and Priscilla are such American legends. They’re our version of royalty,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Short films can act as launching pads for filmmakers, leading to bigger projects and boosting their careers. Some iconic filmmakers' early short films are now considered lost, while others can only be found on platforms like YouTube. Short films by well-known directors, such as Taika Waititi and Sofia Coppola, showcase their unique styles and talents as both directors and writers.
Short films are often as engaging as feature-length films, and many well-known directors have made some notable short films that are worth checking out. It’s not uncommon for filmmakers to start their careers with short films, and these are often the projects that make them widely known and lead to much bigger projects. Short films have been given more attention in recent years thanks to platforms like Netflix giving them a space to be enjoyed, as they are often shown in film festivals and are hard to find outside these,...
Short films are often as engaging as feature-length films, and many well-known directors have made some notable short films that are worth checking out. It’s not uncommon for filmmakers to start their careers with short films, and these are often the projects that make them widely known and lead to much bigger projects. Short films have been given more attention in recent years thanks to platforms like Netflix giving them a space to be enjoyed, as they are often shown in film festivals and are hard to find outside these,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Sofia Coppola's latest film Priscilla explores the toxic blend of youth, fame, and romance in the life of Priscilla Presley, who married Elvis at a young age. Coppola's films are known for their beautiful imagery, slow pace, and contemplative long shots that allow for emotional exploration. Priscilla adds to Coppola's filmography of exploring themes like loneliness, isolation, and the vulnerable spotlight placed on young women, as seen in her previous films like Marie Antoinette and The Virgin Suicides.
Sofia Coppola's latest film Priscilla will be released in November 2023, and the iconic director has a number of great films to explore first. Priscilla is set to explore the life of Priscilla Presley, the woman who would go on to marry Elvis after meeting him at the age of 14, and how youth, fame, and romance formed a toxic blend in her life. The film is based on Priscilla's memoir Elvis and Me...
Sofia Coppola's latest film Priscilla will be released in November 2023, and the iconic director has a number of great films to explore first. Priscilla is set to explore the life of Priscilla Presley, the woman who would go on to marry Elvis after meeting him at the age of 14, and how youth, fame, and romance formed a toxic blend in her life. The film is based on Priscilla's memoir Elvis and Me...
- 10/8/2023
- by Charles Papadopoulos
- ScreenRant.com
Hallelujah, holy shit! Bowen Yang is playing God.
After more than a decade in development, Aaron Jackson and Joshua Sharp’s “Fucking Identical Twins” — a beloved cult sketch show out of New York City’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theater — is finally reaching movie screens as A24’s “Dicks: The Musical.” With “Borat” legend Larry Charles as its director and a cast boasting not just Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally, but also Megan Thee Stallion, it’s a Second Coming for the underground musical even grander than Yang and his fellow Jackson/Sharp disciples could have dreamed.
“It’s been a long-ass friendship with those boys,” the “Saturday Night Live” breakout told IndieWire over Zoom. “My first memory of Aaron, he was in my college classroom coaching my improv group. He was already an established improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Then, my first memory of Josh was meeting him at...
After more than a decade in development, Aaron Jackson and Joshua Sharp’s “Fucking Identical Twins” — a beloved cult sketch show out of New York City’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theater — is finally reaching movie screens as A24’s “Dicks: The Musical.” With “Borat” legend Larry Charles as its director and a cast boasting not just Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally, but also Megan Thee Stallion, it’s a Second Coming for the underground musical even grander than Yang and his fellow Jackson/Sharp disciples could have dreamed.
“It’s been a long-ass friendship with those boys,” the “Saturday Night Live” breakout told IndieWire over Zoom. “My first memory of Aaron, he was in my college classroom coaching my improv group. He was already an established improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Then, my first memory of Josh was meeting him at...
- 10/5/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Jacob Elordi nearly went to bat for “Priscilla,” literally.
Sofia Coppola revealed that Elordi, who portrays Elvis Presley in the indie A24 film, was almost part of a raffle pickleball game to raise funds for the production budget.
“He can play pickleball,” Coppola told the Wall Street Journal. “Our budget was always strained, low budget, and I was like, ‘I wonder if I could raffle off a pickleball game with Jacob to raise money to get one more day of shooting.'”
She continued, “We didn’t, but he was a good sport. He indulged me, even though he’s not an enthusiast. I think he associates it with, like, Malibu moms.”
“Priscilla” is an adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me.” Coppola wrote and directed the film, with Presley executive producing. Cailee Spaeny plays Priscilla in the feature, which won the actress a Volpi Cup and is...
Sofia Coppola revealed that Elordi, who portrays Elvis Presley in the indie A24 film, was almost part of a raffle pickleball game to raise funds for the production budget.
“He can play pickleball,” Coppola told the Wall Street Journal. “Our budget was always strained, low budget, and I was like, ‘I wonder if I could raffle off a pickleball game with Jacob to raise money to get one more day of shooting.'”
She continued, “We didn’t, but he was a good sport. He indulged me, even though he’s not an enthusiast. I think he associates it with, like, Malibu moms.”
“Priscilla” is an adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me.” Coppola wrote and directed the film, with Presley executive producing. Cailee Spaeny plays Priscilla in the feature, which won the actress a Volpi Cup and is...
- 10/3/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi are stepping into some iconic shoes as Priscilla and Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's adaptation of Priscilla's 1985 memoir, "Elvis and Me." The film, "Priscilla," which Coppola wrote and directed, will be distributed by A24 in North America. "Priscilla" premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4, and Priscilla, who serves as an executive producer on the movie, was in attendance as well.
Coppola is known for "The Virgin Suicides" and "Marie Antoinette," and previously worked with A24 on "On the Rocks" and "The Bling Ring." "Priscilla" comes on the heels of Baz Luhrmann's 2022 film "Elvis," which featured Austin Butler as the titular star and Olivia DeJonge as his wife. Butler was nominated for an Oscar for his role.
Priscilla first met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was 14 years old, and he was 24 and serving in the army in Germany. Priscilla moved to the...
Coppola is known for "The Virgin Suicides" and "Marie Antoinette," and previously worked with A24 on "On the Rocks" and "The Bling Ring." "Priscilla" comes on the heels of Baz Luhrmann's 2022 film "Elvis," which featured Austin Butler as the titular star and Olivia DeJonge as his wife. Butler was nominated for an Oscar for his role.
Priscilla first met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was 14 years old, and he was 24 and serving in the army in Germany. Priscilla moved to the...
- 10/3/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Every so often, the Film Gods give us the gift of multiple movies about the same subject, but from very different perspectives. A little over a year removed from when Baz Luhrmann dropped his maximalist Elvis musical biopic on us unsuspecting audiences, told predominantly from the title character's point of view (portrayed by heartthrob Austin Butler) and featuring Tom Hanks doing, uh, whatever he was doing, we've been anxiously awaiting filmmaker Sofia Coppola's much more restrained and (likely) more nuanced take on one of the most famous celebrity marriages to ever take the world by storm. Tellingly titled "Priscilla," the upcoming film puts actor Cailee Spaeny in the spotlight as Priscilla Presley, along with Jacob Elordi as the King of Rock and Roll himself.
It's safe to say that the director behind movies such as "The Virgin Suicides," "Marie Antoinette," and "The Beguiling" will probably have a completely different...
It's safe to say that the director behind movies such as "The Virgin Suicides," "Marie Antoinette," and "The Beguiling" will probably have a completely different...
- 10/3/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Writer-director Sofia Coppola adapts Priscilla Presley’s autobiography “Elvis and Me” for her A24 film “Priscilla,” starring Cailee Spaeny as the American icon alongside Jacob Elordi as Elvis.
“Priscilla” follows the eponymous heroine from meeting Elvis as a teenager to eventually leaving him and Graceland behind. The film marks Coppola’s third feature with A24 following “On the Rocks” and “The Bling Ring.” Coppola reunites with collaborators like cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd, costume designer Stacey Battat, editor Sarah Flack, and production designer Tamara Deverell for the period piece. The film charts 14 years in Priscilla’s life, starting at age 14 when she met 24-year-old Elvis.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where Spaeny won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and is set to screen as the Centerpiece feature at the New York Film Festival.
Director Coppola has opened up about how she could relate to Priscilla’s coming-of-age in the public eye.
“Priscilla” follows the eponymous heroine from meeting Elvis as a teenager to eventually leaving him and Graceland behind. The film marks Coppola’s third feature with A24 following “On the Rocks” and “The Bling Ring.” Coppola reunites with collaborators like cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd, costume designer Stacey Battat, editor Sarah Flack, and production designer Tamara Deverell for the period piece. The film charts 14 years in Priscilla’s life, starting at age 14 when she met 24-year-old Elvis.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where Spaeny won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and is set to screen as the Centerpiece feature at the New York Film Festival.
Director Coppola has opened up about how she could relate to Priscilla’s coming-of-age in the public eye.
- 10/3/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In a suburban neighborhood in the mid-1970s, all five teenage girls in the Lisbon family die by suicide, forever changing the lives of the boys who lived nearby. Sofia Coppola's 1999 film "The Virgin Suicides" is tragic and isn't always easy to watch, but it's a beautiful and eerie dive into the secret lives of teen girls, the reach of grief, and the malleability of memory. The film was Coppola's directorial debut and she wrote the screenplay as well, based on the 1993 novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.
"The Virgin Suicides" has gone through waves of popularity, as it was beloved on the festival circuit only to barely make back its budget at the box office. Later it found cult status on home video, joining the Criterion Collection in 2018. It's a deeply challenging film because the impending deaths of the girls loom over every scene — in a way, we know the...
"The Virgin Suicides" has gone through waves of popularity, as it was beloved on the festival circuit only to barely make back its budget at the box office. Later it found cult status on home video, joining the Criterion Collection in 2018. It's a deeply challenging film because the impending deaths of the girls loom over every scene — in a way, we know the...
- 10/3/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
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