Key takeaways:
• ‘Poor Things’ director Yorgos Lanthimos, and leading actress, Emma Stone collaborate on the upcoming feature, ‘Kinds of Kindness.’
• Releasing on June 21, ‘Kinds of Kindness’ will star renowned actors including Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, and more.
• Emma Stone’s ‘Poor Things’ has recently bagged four awards at the 96th Academy Awards.
• The feature film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is one of three top-notch releases, along with ‘The Bikeriders’ and ‘It Ends With Us.’
Hot on the heels of a victorious run at the 96th Academy Awards, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone are teaming up once again. After their success with ‘Poor Things’, the award-winning duo are all set to deliver another masterpiece, ‘Kinds of Kindness’.
Oscar Glory for ‘Poor Things’
The Frankenstein-esque drama ‘Poor Things’ won big at the Oscars earning four golden statues. Celebrating triumph in categories such as Best Actress, Make-Up and Hairstyling, Costume Design, and Production Design, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Emma Stone, the recipient of the Best Actress Award, gracefully acknowledged her fellow nominees. The film is currently available for streaming on Disney+/Hulu. Physical copies have already hit the retail shelves successfully, earning $108.7M worldwide.
Stellar Cast for ‘Kinds of Kindness’
Lanthimos’ upcoming feature titled ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is scheduled to hit the silver screen on June 21 this summer. With Emma Stone in the leading role, the film ropes in an ensemble cast of renowned actors. Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer are set to star in the film.
Unique Storytelling Approach
‘Kinds of Kindness’ exhibits an intriguing storytelling approach. As shared by Lanthimos at the Golden Globe Awards, the film comprises three contemporary stories. A core group of seven actors plays one character in each story, resulting in each actor portraying three different characters, so to speak.
Big Cinematic Weekend
It’s not just ‘Kinds of Kindness’ that’s creating waves. Two other significant releases slated for the same weekend include Focus Features/New Regency’s ‘The Bikeriders’ and Sony’s ‘It Ends With Us’. This impressive line-up ensures audiences will have a platter of genres to choose from.
The multi-starer ‘The Bikeriders’ traces the evolution of a midwestern motorcycle club, while ‘It Ends With Us’ delves into the complexities of love and marriage. Both films promise compelling storylines featuring exciting casts including Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy amongst others.
From the celebrated collaboration of Stone and Lanthimos to the engaging storyline, ‘Kinds of Kindness’ holds promise. This summer, cinema lovers have more to look forward to than just the warm weather. With such varied and captivating releases lined up, film enthusiasts will surely be spoilt for choice.
We’re eagerly looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Lanthimos’ upcoming venture, and your reviews on ‘Poor Things’. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Are you ready for a summer packed with cinematic excellence? Gear up, it’s movie season!
