Blonde-Ana de Armas, Andrew Dominik (2022)

[puck05 Joined: Sep 21st, 2019 Topics: 13 Posts: 1565 View Predictions]

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Arthouse films centering real life figures is my new favorite genre. Super excited for this film!

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[FilmLover44 Joined: Dec 31st, 2020 Topics: 0 Posts: 19 View Predictions]

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BigJay2012 wrote:

I want see this even more now. Its sounding like Spencer on steroids.

This is exactly how I’d describe the book. The NC-17 rating isn’t the least bit surprising considering the source material. The main challenges Dominik will have will be:
a) tone – the nature of the book requires a lot of precision and balancing several themes simultaneously.
b) pace – it’s a big book that covers A TON of subjects and time.
c) Intention – The camera’s gaze will probably make or break a lot of it. You don’t want to paint Monroe as just a victim but rather get into the psyche of a woman that is absolutely destroyed by the Hollywood machine, while simultaneously giving her respect and not veering towards pure sadism. If not it’ll be too cruel to truly work.

If Dominik nails all this, Blonde will easily be one of the best films of the year. Best case scenario though is either (once again) Spencer (acclaimed, if slightly divisive and not enough of the Academy’s cup of tea for it to get more than actress) or Titane (completely ignored by the Academy due to its nature but highly regarded by a great amount of people).

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[Barbra Please Joined: Oct 21st, 2018 Topics: 47 Posts: 2133 View Predictions]

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So excited about this weird ass fuck film darling. Another PG13 baity biopic can just go to hell…

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[Manav Joined: Dec 21st, 2019 Topics: 58 Posts: 6134 View Predictions]

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The way this could be a disaster or a critic favorite.

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[Prince1 Joined: Jan 4th, 2018 Topics: 3 Posts: 214 View Predictions]

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Anyone see this? Kinda confirms it will be at Cannes

Netflix to Invest $45M in French, European Theatrical Films in Deal That Could Pave Return to Cannes https://t.co/ECFrtkkj7r

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 22, 2022

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[K Olivia Joined: Nov 28th, 2021 Topics: 0 Posts: 503 View Predictions]

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I’m getting major Spencer vibes from this project. The artsy biopic audiences will likely hate but critics will eat tf up. Ana de Armas is the right actress in the right role working with the right director. Watch her get nominated.

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[Foolio Joined: Jan 24th, 2017 Topics: 1 Posts: 619 View Predictions]

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Yeah this one walks and talks like an arthouse project that’s deliberately too divisive and controversial to be a big awards player. That said, I predict Armas to have a very real shot at a nod, and I wouldn’t underestimate Julianne Nicholson either; MM’s mom is quite a role.

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[LA26 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2021 Topics: 27 Posts: 2773 View Predictions]

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Netflix isn’t planning to world premiere its films at this year's Cannes Film Festival, meaning movies such as Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde,” a Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas, will likely be skipping the French Riviera. https://t.co/eh1jCG9Qnt pic.twitter.com/BXohaSNvvs

— Variety (@Variety) February 23, 2022

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[LA26 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2021 Topics: 27 Posts: 2773 View Predictions]

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The film has been officially rated NC-17 for “some sexual content.” A trailer could drop soon. Does anyone think this could be a vehicle for Ana or will it go nowhere in terms of awards season?

Netflix's Blonde with Ana De Armas officially has its NC-17 rating for "some sexual content" pic.twitter.com/hFqDkrBALc

— Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies) March 23, 2022

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[alittle03 Joined: Sep 16th, 2020 Topics: 7 Posts: 2214 View Predictions]

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LA26 wrote:

The film has been officially rated NC-17 for “some sexual content.” A trailer could drop soon. Does anyone think this could be a vehicle for Ana or will it go nowhere in terms of awards season?

The latter. I think I’m ultimately still excited to watch, though.

• FYC: Everything Everywhere All at Once in any and every single category, especially Best Picture, Michelle Yeoh in Actress, Stephanie Hsu in Supporting Actress, The Daniels in Director/Screenplay, Paul Rogers in Editing, and Son Lux in Score.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 240 Posts: 36899 View Predictions]

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I ultimately think this is going to skew a bit too artsy to stand a chance at being an Oscar contender (like I’m Thinking of Ending Things) but I’m excited to see Julianne Nicholson in a meaty film role like this.

FYC: Better Call Saul, The English and The Good Fight in all categories including Emily Blunt, Bob Odenkirk, Christine Baranski and Rhea Seehorn.

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[James Gibson Joined: Jul 8th, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 2783 View Predictions]

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this gonna be fun

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[babypook Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 12 Posts: 2560 View Predictions]

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He’s not prolific but I like Dominik’s films so far.
I’m always up for NC 17

The Sunne in Splendour.
I prefer my roses white

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[TheCineMike Joined: Jun 5th, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 388 View Predictions]

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LA26 wrote:

The film has been officially rated NC-17 for “some sexual content.” A trailer could drop soon. Does anyone think this could be a vehicle for Ana or will it go nowhere in terms of awards season?

https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

I don’t think it will be a huge awards contender, but it will definitely be in the conversation by the end of the year when we look back at the films this year.

Twitter: @TheCineMike

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[MichelleReign Joined: Sep 16th, 2019 Topics: 0 Posts: 2052 View Predictions]

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We didn’t already have Michelle nailing it in ‘My Week with Marilyn’? Hmm

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