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Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Absolute masterpiece' period drama filmed in real historic royal palace
Sofia Coppola's 2006 period drama might not be historically accurate, but it's an absolute "masterpiece" in the eyes of many viewers, who are still raving about the film There's no disputing the visual appeal of this film, with audiences captivated by its "pastel-colour" scenes and lavish costumes, all set against the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles. Whether you appreciate the film for its historical context or not, Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette is undeniably stunning. Since its release in 2006, fans of period dramas continue to explore the world that the director crafted to narrate the tale of the Austrian princess. Writing on Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer described the film as "An absolute masterpiece". "Sofia Coppola built an entire cosmos; the external world is an expression of the interior of the character and vice versa," they said. "Marie Antoinette is not a historical figure; she is an epiphany of the rococo, the excess, the separation between the reality of France and her royal experience." Marie Antoinette was the final queen of France before the French Revolution erupted in 1789, having married into the royal family when she wed Louis XVI. The film portrays her tumultuous time as Dauphine of France, which began when she was just 14 years old, and follows her through her reign as queen when her husband took the throne. Another viewer commented: "This is, above all, an image over substance movie. Don't expect a typical period film, because this movie is the tale of a doomed queen in beautiful pastel colour shots and a couple of phrases," reports the Mirror US. Although this movie has its shortcomings, particularly with a two-hour runtime with very little dialogue, its ability to evoke sympathy for a girl who seems to have everything but lacks self-control remains intact. While the pacing may be slow at times, it is consistently visually stunning. Kirsten Dunst stars as the Queen of France, revisiting her partnership with Sofia Coppola after her role in The Virgin Suicides. Her impressive Hollywood resume includes notable films such as the 2000s trilogy of Spider-Man films, Jumanji, and Mona Lisa Smile. She is joined on screen by Jason Schwartzman, who portrays her royal husband, and Rose Byrne, who plays the Duchess de Polignac. The film received mixed reviews upon its release; however, its visual appeal was universally praised, culminating in an Academy Award for Best Costume Design at the 79th ceremony. One reviewer concurred that the film's aesthetic qualities are its true standout feature. They said: "The film, beautiful to stare at, features stunning costumes, a remarkable set (it was shot at the actual Palace of Versailles), a surprisingly solid performance from Dunst, and countless beautifully framed shots. Why the divisiveness? "The film has little in the way of a narrative arc, and the soundtrack/score swings between classical music and modern rock. If you can get past its faults, if they are indeed faults, the film is a visual wonder from start to finish." If you fancy diving into Sophia Coppola's dreamy pastel universe, Marie Antoinette is available for rent on Amazon Prime.
NDTV
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ananya Panday Glows As The Main Character In Her Summer Escapade
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Ananya Panday shared sun-kissed selfies from an undisclosed vacation spot. Photos showed her playful side and a chic Barbiecore outfit with a hair claw. Images included city scenes, a sunset, and a vintage-style hanging cauldron. Ananya Panday is enjoying the summer season by living her best life. No, we are not making the claims, but her latest Instagram entry is about that and much more. She is getting some Vitamin D, presumably on vacation at an undisclosed location. 'The sun is definitely the main character,' read her side note. The carousel opens to a glamorous close-up shot of Ananya Panday taking a sun-kissed selfie. Her blemish-free radiance received an extra dose of shine, thanks to the golden hour. The actress opted for a no-makeup, makeup look and had us swooning. In the photo, Ananya Panday flashed a soft smile. She wore a basic white tank top - airy and breathable, perfect for the sweltering heat. Blushed cheeks, pink-tinted lips and mascara-laden lashes sealed her look. Layered necklaces and a pair of tiny studs offered a dose of minimalism. To finish things off, Ananya Panday tied her hair in a loose ponytail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya ???? (@ananyapanday) The Call Me Bae actor unleashed her goofy side in the following frame. She looked sideways as someone held a bottle of cold drink in their hand that read "GOAT". Ananya Panday's cutesy hair clutch said "Hi" in the next snap. Here, the 26-year-old had her back facing the camera. She dished out a chic Barbiecore energy in a white striped pink shirt. A floral green hair claw delivered the much-needed contrast. Wearing uber-cool shades, Ananya appeared to soak in the beauty of the glimmering sea from a distance. The next couple of pictures featured Ananya Panday's fabulous city escapades. There was a bizarre cauldron-like object hanging from a vintage-looking wall. Next, there was a beautiful sunset as the sun painted the sky in different shades of orange against the backdrop of silhouette hills. In the final shot, Ananya Panday indulged in a binge-watching spree. The 1999 film titled The Virgin Suicides was playing on her laptop. Her holiday shenanigans has us planning for our next holiday, what about you?
Buzz Feed
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kirsten Dunst Scared To Kiss Josh Hartnett In Virgin Suicides
Kirsten Dunst was just 16 when she portrayed the rebellious Lux Lisbon in Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides. In the film, which is an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides's novel, Kirsten's character engages in a brief romance with Trip Fontaine, played by Josh Hartnett. Kirsten has spoken at length about feeling incredibly worried when it came to shooting intimate scenes with Josh, who was 19 when the film was made. Last year, she told GQ that one particular scene — which saw her passionately making out with Josh in a car — made her 'the most nervous,' adding that she was 'mortified' when she realized she had accidentally bitten him during filming. Fast forward to today, and Kirsten, 43, has opened up further about what it was like shooting these uncomfortable scenes while attending a special screening of The Virgin Suicides in LA in honor of the film's 25th anniversary. Per People, the actor recalled feeling worried when she first read the script at age 16, telling the audience, 'It was a lot of things that I was feeling that I hadn't expressed. They were very private.' 'I was worried about kissing Josh in the car and making out with boys on the roof,' she recalled. 'Which Sof didn't make me do. She was like, 'Just nuzzle into their shoulder and we'll shoot it abstractly.' But I hadn't entered this side of my own personality, even though it was there.' Speaking of shooting the car takeout scene, Kirsten admitted that she found it 'terrifying' as an 'innocent' 16-year-old. 'That was a really memorable night. So I was waiting, [Sofia was] like, 'Okay, you can go.' And I had to jump on Josh in a car, which — I was a very innocent 16-year-old — was terrifying,' she said. Feel free to share your thoughts down below.
Toronto Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
As this Toronto-shot cult classic turns 25, a new book celebrates its dreamlike production
The first time I saw director Sofia Coppola' s 'The Virgin Suicides,' I was a 19-year-old university student. Balancing my new-found adulthood and the desire to stay rooted in my girlhood, I was fascinated by the world of the Lisbon sisters. Through Coppola's dreamy lens, I was instantly mesmerized from the opening scene, as Kirsten Dunst's Lux takes the last licks of her popsicle on her suburban street. Upon entering the film's enigmatic universe, we see lovely shots of the suburbs — someone watering a lawn, a pair of girls walking a dog, workers cutting down a tree — that make it easy to fall in love with the monotony of the Lisbons' Michigan town in the mid-1970s. If it all looks familiar, that's because 'The Virgin Suicides' was filmed in Toronto.
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Josh Hartnett Is Teased By His English Daughters
Last year, Josh Hartnett made his much-anticipated return to the limelight in M. Night Shyamalan's movie Trap, with the Hollywood star arguably falling off the radar after becoming a '90s heartthrob as a teen. Josh first entered mainstream consciousness when he starred in the 1998 movie The Faculty, and he was the leading man in Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides a year later. After that, Josh's career continued to flourish with movies like Pearl Harbor and 40 Days and 40 Nights, but as his star power grew, Josh began to turn down big blockbusters in favor of smaller indie movies — even rejecting the role of Superman twice. He also left Los Angeles and returned to his home state of Minnesota to avoid the glitz and glamor of fame. When he started dating English actor Tamsin Egerton in 2012, he permanently relocated to a small town in England. Josh revealed that he and Tamsin had married in November 2021, and the two share four daughters together. While the couple have never revealed their children's names, their oldest three are aged around 10, 8, and 6, and Josh revealed that they'd welcomed their fourth in February 2024. And the star reflected on the playful relationship that he has with his children during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, where he also admitted to clinging to his American roots while living in the English countryside. Acknowledging that his four daughters are born and raised Brits, Josh said: 'My kids love to give me crap about being American, because I'm the only American in our house. I'm a foreigner in my own home!' 'My middle one does a really good impersonation of me,' he went on. 'She'll just kinda turn to me and be like: 'I'm daddy and I like pizza and I won't mow the lawn,' as American as it gets, right?''And then my littlest daughter keeps telling me what it's like to be English,' Josh added to the laughter of the live studio audience. 'She keeps saying to me: 'You might not understand this, daddy, but in England, we say 'boot' instead of 'trunk' of a car.' I'm like: 'I've lived here longer than you! I made you!''When host Jimmy Fallon asked Josh if he slips into an accent 'every now and then,' given that he lives in England full time, Josh admitted that he actively tries to avoid losing touch with his Americanisms — not least of all because his family mocks him if he does. 'Oh no,' Josh said of the accent. 'I mean, I will, because the language, the nouns are so different, there's just every once in a while I use the wrong noun. I had my family over, I think last Christmas, I said 'boot' or I said something English, like 'loo' instead of 'toilet,' and my brother goes: 'OK, Madonna.'' In case you didn't know, Madonna used to be renowned for speaking with a fake English accent.'I'll never say anything like that again,' Josh laughed. 'I become more American when I get to the UK!'
