Michael Almereyda’s screen adaptation of the play Marjorie Prime never sheds its theatrical origins and fails to find new insights as a film.
Stage vs. Screen
Explore the cross-pollination between film and theater and the unique magic of each medium.
Una is a psychologically complex screen adaptation of Blackbird
Renowned theatre director Benedict Andrews makes a remarkable feature debut with Una, a screen adaptation of David Harrower’s award-winning play Blackbird. Get our two-part interview with Benedict Andrews. Listen to our podcast on films depicting childhood sexual assault, including Una and Slalom.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses shines at the Donmar
Josie Rourke’s production at the Donmar plays up the novel’s feminist subtext while emphasizing the genuine bond between its two dissolute protagonists. The result is a surprisingly romantic take on this cynical novel.