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🖤 Issue No. 5: Personal Shopper
Personal Shopper, Marvel adjusts release calendar, and other industry news.
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Dear friends,
Today, I'm excited to share a film that left a profound impression on me with its haunting and introspective narrative that blends together genres for a transcending tale. Let's dive into Olivier Assayas' Personal Shopper.
Personal Shopper (2016)
Rated 6.1 on IMDb
Directed by: Olivier Assayas
Synopsis: A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message.
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Country of Origin / Language(s): France, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium; English, French, Swedish, German
Our Take: In Olivier Assayas’ "Personal Shopper," Kristen Stewart delivers a hauntingly introspective performance as Maureen, a medium grappling with the loss of her twin brother. The film straddles the line between psychological thriller and supernatural drama, underscored by Assayas' deft manipulation of suspense and atmospheric tension. Through its minimalist yet evocative cinematography and Stewart's nuanced portrayal, "Personal Shopper" emerges as a compelling meditation on grief and the ethereal, etching itself into the viewer's memory with its enigmatic allure.
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What We’re Reading
VARIETY: Marvel Adjusts Release Calendar, Drops Untitled Film Amid Disney's Scheduling Shuffle
In a significant update, Disney has made extensive changes to its film release calendar, including the removal of a Marvel untitled film set for July 2026, while Searchlight's "A Real Pain" is now scheduled for a limited release on November 1, 2024.
VARIETY: Wesley Snipes Breaks Two Guinness World Records After Blade Return in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Wesley Snipes has made a historic return as Blade in "Deadpool & Wolverine," setting records for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character and the longest gap between character appearances in Marvel films, while the movie itself has already broken multiple box office records.
THE GUARDIAN: British Artist’s Cartoons That Inspired Bond Films on Show at Oscars Museum
The exhibition will feature John McLusky's iconic comic strips, which played a pivotal role in shaping the James Bond character, celebrating his contributions alongside other historical memorabilia from the film franchise.
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Quinta Brunson and Stephanie Hsu to Star in Universal's Comedy 'Par for the Course'
Brunson not only stars but also co-writes and produces the film, with her collaborator Justin Tan making his directorial debut, while details about the plot remain undisclosed.
SCREEN DAILY: Ireland and Austria Submit Films for 2025 Oscars Best International Feature
As submissions for the 2025 Oscars are underway, Ireland's "Kneecap" and Austria's "The Devil’s Bath" have entered the race, with the deadline for entries set for October 2, 2024.
SCREEN DAILY: French Director Christophe Ruggia to Face Trial for Alleged Abuse of Adèle Haenel
Christophe Ruggia has been ordered to stand trial for sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor, with the court date set for December 9-10, while he continues to deny the allegations that have haunted his career since they were made public in 2019.
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