The black comedy of writer-director Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman effortlessly shifts from comedy to thriller to rom-com to horror movie, often within a single scene, as the Focus Features release tells the tale of the clever Cassandra Thomas, played by Carey Mulligan, who was viewed as a promising young woman until mysterious circumstances prompted her to drop out of medical school.
“It was set up in the script. We knew how Emerald wanted to play with the different genres and set up those clear moments that are more horror movie, more thriller or rom-com. Her writing is very ...
“It was set up in the script. We knew how Emerald wanted to play with the different genres and set up those clear moments that are more horror movie, more thriller or rom-com. Her writing is very ...
The black comedy of writer-director Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman effortlessly shifts from comedy to thriller to rom-com to horror movie, often within a single scene, as the Focus Features release tells the tale of the clever Cassandra Thomas, played by Carey Mulligan, who was viewed as a promising young woman until mysterious circumstances prompted her to drop out of medical school.
“It was set up in the script. We knew how Emerald wanted to play with the different genres and set up those clear moments that are more horror movie, more thriller or rom-com. Her writing is very ...
“It was set up in the script. We knew how Emerald wanted to play with the different genres and set up those clear moments that are more horror movie, more thriller or rom-com. Her writing is very ...
It might not be able to happen this year, but the venerated Palm Springs Film Festival is still making a celebration by honouring those in the film industry who have made outstanding contributions to the field. It's a little part of the joy we all need right now, remembering and giving thanks to those who, through their art, has made this tumultuous time bearable, through laughter, tears, and a lot of deep thinking. Carey Mulligan is the recipient of the International Star Award (Actress), for her incredible performance in Promising Young Woman. "In [this film] , Carey Mulligan boldly portrays Cassandra Thomas, a young woman, who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. This is a thrilling black comedy that tells an...
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- 2/18/2021
- Screen Anarchy
The Palm Springs International Film Awards will honor Carey Mulligan with the International Star Award for her performance in “Promising Young Woman.”
The festival and film awards gala will not be held as in-person events this year, but honoree selections will recognize the year’s great performances, the Palm Springs Film Festival announced.
Mulligan stars in “Promising Young Woman” as Cassandra Thomas, who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. “This is a thrilling black comedy that tells an entertaining story of female power,” said festival chairman Harold Matzner. Mulligan received the festival’s breakthrough performance award in 2011.
Mulligan will next star opposite Bradley Cooper in Netflix’s “Maestro” and in “The Dig” opposite Ralph Fiennes.
Directed and written by Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman,” from Focus Features, is the story of a young woman whose hopeful future is derailed by a mysterious event. She lives...
The festival and film awards gala will not be held as in-person events this year, but honoree selections will recognize the year’s great performances, the Palm Springs Film Festival announced.
Mulligan stars in “Promising Young Woman” as Cassandra Thomas, who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. “This is a thrilling black comedy that tells an entertaining story of female power,” said festival chairman Harold Matzner. Mulligan received the festival’s breakthrough performance award in 2011.
Mulligan will next star opposite Bradley Cooper in Netflix’s “Maestro” and in “The Dig” opposite Ralph Fiennes.
Directed and written by Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman,” from Focus Features, is the story of a young woman whose hopeful future is derailed by a mysterious event. She lives...
- 1/15/2021
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
The Palm Springs International Film Awards will award Carey Mulligan with the International Star Award for her performance in “Promising Young Woman.”
The annual Festival and Film Awards Gala will be holding an in-person event this year, but honoree selections will still be announced to recognize the year’s best performances.
“In ‘Promising Young Woman,’ Carey Mulligan boldly portrays Cassandra Thomas, a young woman, who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. This is a thrilling black comedy that tells an entertaining story of female power,” Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement. “For this daring and outstanding performance, it is our honor to present the International Star Award to Carey Mulligan.”
Mulligan was previously honored at the festival with the Breakthrough Performance Award in 2011. Past recipients of the International Star Award include Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, Gary Oldman and Saoirse Ronan. Last...
The annual Festival and Film Awards Gala will be holding an in-person event this year, but honoree selections will still be announced to recognize the year’s best performances.
“In ‘Promising Young Woman,’ Carey Mulligan boldly portrays Cassandra Thomas, a young woman, who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. This is a thrilling black comedy that tells an entertaining story of female power,” Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said in a statement. “For this daring and outstanding performance, it is our honor to present the International Star Award to Carey Mulligan.”
Mulligan was previously honored at the festival with the Breakthrough Performance Award in 2011. Past recipients of the International Star Award include Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, Gary Oldman and Saoirse Ronan. Last...
- 1/15/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Over a decade later, Carey Mulligan may finally be able to return to an Oscars ceremony as a nominee with “Promising Young Woman.”
In 2009, the London-born performer delivered her breakout role in Lone Scherfig’s “An Education” and mustered an Oscar nomination for best actress. Since then, she’s been caught in what I call “one-nomination purgatory” – a place where talented actors are held and, despite awards-worthy turns, can’t muster enough buzz to nab their second nomination. Since 2010, she’s missed out on mentions for “Shame,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and “Wildlife,” garnering outstanding reviews but coming up short. Could this finally be her invitation back? The reception and reviews so far indicate it could be.
As Cassandra Thomas, a smart and cunning woman righting the wrongs of her past, the 35-year-old is sensationally equipped and compelling in delivering one of her strongest turns yet. The film and performance check...
In 2009, the London-born performer delivered her breakout role in Lone Scherfig’s “An Education” and mustered an Oscar nomination for best actress. Since then, she’s been caught in what I call “one-nomination purgatory” – a place where talented actors are held and, despite awards-worthy turns, can’t muster enough buzz to nab their second nomination. Since 2010, she’s missed out on mentions for “Shame,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and “Wildlife,” garnering outstanding reviews but coming up short. Could this finally be her invitation back? The reception and reviews so far indicate it could be.
As Cassandra Thomas, a smart and cunning woman righting the wrongs of her past, the 35-year-old is sensationally equipped and compelling in delivering one of her strongest turns yet. The film and performance check...
- 11/29/2020
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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