Venice Film Festival: Emma Stone Gives Her Richest Performance Yet in “Poor Things” A Surprising Shift in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Style The Venice Film Festival is known for showcasing a diverse range of films, but one of the standouts this year is “Poor Things,” the latest offering from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos. While Lanthimos is known […]
Venice Film Festival: Emma Stone Gives Her Richest Performance Yet in “Poor Things” A Weird and Sweet Coming-of-Age Tale The Venice Film Festival saw the premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’s new film, “Poor Things,” which is being hailed as the weirdest coming-of-age tale of the year. Known for his unconventional and often unsentimental films like “Dogtooth” […]
An Enchanting Dark Fairytale: A Review of “Poor Things” Introduction In a year filled with dance movies, one unexpected gem stands out at the Venice Film Festival. Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” may not advertise itself as a dance film, but its twisted gothic fairytale narrative, coupled with the exceptional performances of Emma Stone and Willem […]