Darling

Image: New Line Cinema 2022 saw a resurgence in non-franchise films with new, original-ish films being some of the most spoken about, perhaps none more so than Olivia Wilde’s rollercoaster release which has been embroiled in some of the most bizarre drama of recent cinema history. Don’t Worry Darling promised audiences an adventure into a dark underbelly beneath an apparent paradise, but instead ended up (ironically) playing host to behind-the-scenes drama of a dark underbelly in Hollywood relationships. Now,…

For a reader unfamiliar with Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love, India Knight’s reimagining would be a perfect comfort read: the kind of book you take into the bath and keep reading even when the water has gone cold, a one-sitting dark-at-four joy.Briefly, then, for that reader: teenage Linda Radlett lives in “the very definition of emptiness” (north Norfolk). Marooned in a tiny hamlet with her rock-star father Matthew, wafting bohemian mother Sadie, many siblings and narrator cousin Frances for company, Linda dreams of…

Olivia Wilde is continuing to battle rumours of an on-set feud between her and the star of her new film, Florence Pugh.The release of Don’t Worry Darling, which Wilde directed, was overshadowed by reports of behind-the-scenes drama – from Shia LaBeouf denying he was fired from the project to Harry Styles appearing to spit on Chris Pine (which Wilde has since denied).Speaking to Elle magazine as part of their Women in Hollywood series, Wilde doubled down on her denial of the animosity between her and Pugh, calling the…

Monica, O My Darling — the Netflix movie with Rajkummar Rao, Huma S Qureshi, and Radhika Apte — now has a release date: November 11. On Wednesday, Netflix announced that Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota director Vasan Bala's dark comedy neo-noir whodunnit will be released in a month. Monica, O My Darling is described as “an ode to movies about the perfect plan that led to mayhem in the lives of the people involved. Discover lust, blackmail, betrayal, blood, mystery, and some robots crushing human skulls on a dark and devilish…

Music composer John Powell, who is known for scores of `How to Train Your Dragon`, some `Ice Age` films and `The Road to El Dorado`, has scored the background for the recently released Harry Styles film `Don`t Worry Darling`. The composer shared that the film`s director came with a clean slate to him and the two eventually brainstormed and came up with the soundscape of the movie. Talking to IANS, John said: "Olivia was actually looking for a brief. When I met her she was kind of looking out for the sonic textures that…

Film: Don’t Worry DarlingCast: Chris Pine, Harry Styles, Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, Kate BerlantDirector: Olivia WildeRating: 2.5/5Runtime: 123 mins Though high-concept, Olivia Wilde’s sophomore effort as director isn’t convincing nor satisfying. It’s very showy and pristine in look but the lack of strength in characterization, staleness of story, and facile depth in telling don’t make for compelling, involved viewing. That’s not to say you…

It is no surprise that the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling has already become one of the biggest hits of the fall season. It was already one of the most talked about movies of 2022 before its late September release -- both for the unnerving tension and visually serene, 1950s-era nostalgia onscreen and the Don't Worry Darling drama offscreen, as well. However, what truly makes director Olivia Wilde's sophomore directorial hit such a must-see event in Hollywood is the star-studded Don't Worry Darling cast -- led…

Spoilers ahead for Don't Worry Darling.Don’t Worry Darling is the latest film by Olivia Wilde and has attracted controversy for months. Just like the hoopla around the film, the mystery thriller contains plenty of twists and turns, enough to puzzle all audiences. Notably about two thirds of the way through the film, a massive twist in the story occurs. During this scene, we see Harry Styles looking much different than how we’re used to seeing the One Direction alum. He's look almost unrecognizable, and the transformation…

Nick Kroll has joked that he’s the “puppeteer” behind the rumoured drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling.The comedian has a supporting role in Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller, which stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles.However, the film, which was released last week, has been plagued with rumours of behind-the-scenes drama, which reportedly stems from an alleged “feud” between Wilde and Pugh.Things reached a peak when Don’t Worry Darling premiered at Venice Film Festival earlier this month, during which a video…

Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde’s much-anticipated suburban thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, has opened strongly in the UK despite – or perhaps thanks to – the considerable iffy publicity surrounding the film.Wilde’s film became the UK and Ireland’s widest-ever opener by a female director, debuting in 694 locations on its first weekend of release. It will shortly expand to 783 screens.It was narrowly beaten to the No 1 spot in the weekend charts by romcom Ticket to Paradise, whose release was pushed…