‘Catherine Called Birdy’ Film Review: Lena Dunham’s Modern Sensibilities Clash With Medieval Coming-of-Age Tale

, basketball star , stepped out for a screening of Netflix basketball documentary The Redeem Team and dinner at Ballatos in New York City on Thursday, October 6, in perfectly sophisticated fall tones: black and pumpkin. Union wore a loose, structural black suit by Tibi with no shirt underneath. As you can see below:AmazonCourtesy of brandCourtesy of brandUnion completed the look with shoes from and a . Gabrielle Union's been on something of a pantsuit kick lately; just a few days ago, she of herself modeling all the plaids and buttons.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Earlier this year, the Cheaper By The Dozen star spoke to Glamour about her fashion and beauty must-haves and revealed which tres chic European nation inspires her the most.

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, and it looks devilishly scary.The streamer is currently rolling out its Anne Rice Television Universe, which includes Mayfair Witches; just premiered last week. For the unfamiliar, Anne Rice is the queen of Gothic fiction who passed away at the end of 2021 and published The Witching Hour in 1990, followed by two sequels: Lasher (1993) and Taltos (1994).

A Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a decision from a lower court that allowed county election workers to count mail-in ballots before election day. The court of appeals issued the ruling on Friday, which allows local boards of canvassers in state counties to "meet and open envelopes, canvass, and tabulate mail-in ballots" on Oct.

Oregon’s COVID vaccine mandate is exacerbating the teacher shortage within the state. Parents have protested Bend-La Pine School District’s decision to fire Ensworth Elementary School teacher Kelly Lundy, La Pine Middle School teacher Zachary Webb, and Mountain View High teacher Mark Schulz for refusing to get vaccinated or fill out religious exemption forms.  Another outlet reported that nearly 40 people were holding signs and showing support for the educators during an emergency public hearing.

Darrell Brooks — the suspect accused of killing six people and injuring dozens after driving his car into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last year — sobbed Friday in court while a judge praised his good behavior. Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow removed Brooks from the court on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for his frequent interruptions after he chose to defend himself rather than get public counsel.

After a dog was allegedly killed by a homeless man in a wealthy and progressive Brooklyn neighborhood, the town’s residents soon turned against each other in the name of "social justice," according to a New York Times report. On Aug. 3, Jessica Chrustic, a White woman, was walking her dog through Prospect Park in Park Slope, when she was confronted by a Black man she had noticed in days past, muttering to himself, cursing, and carrying a staff, according to the Times report.

One of the nation's top children's hospitals has generated controversy over a video claiming that some children know their gender identity before they are born. Boston Children's Hospital posted a video on their YouTube channel in August where a psychologist explains that "a good portion" of children she sees at the hospital's Gender MultiSpecialty Service (GeMS) clinic know their gender identity "from the womb," according to video captured first by The Daily Mail.

Rapper Kanye West dropped countless celebrity names in his exclusive bombshell interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson.  In the wide-ranging interview, West — who now goes by Ye — got candid about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and how she’s portrayed in the media.  The "Jesus Walks" rapper also claimed the "liberal" media attacks his "good friend" Lizzo for losing weight, and gave insight into his discussions with Ice Cube about how the Black community is viewed in the political eye.  Here are more of the celebrities West spoke about in his interview with "Tucker Carlson Tonight." Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson West compared his relationship with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian to his parents' relationship. He explained that since his late mom was a liberal, she and West’s dad didn’t see eye-to-eye in certain situations, much like him and Kardashian.

“Hellraiser” is upon us. The long-running horror franchise has a new, 11th installment, but this one – in a twist of fate – is good, actually!“The Ritual” and “The Night House” director David Bruckner takes the helm of this “Hellraiser” reboot, which isn’t quite a remake of the original film but doesn’t completely upend the rules of the franchise either.

landed at Hulu in 2019 with DiCaprio and Scorsese moving to EP roles.Variety first reported the news.

Dancing with the Stars professional Sharna Burgess has revealed that she is now an American citizen.MORE: Brian Austin Green sparks a reaction with controversial DWTS scores"Today something really amazing happened," she captioned a video of her reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at her ceremony on Thursday 6 October.WATCH: DWTS' Sharna Burgess becomes a US citizen"I had no idea that this would feel emotional for me. This has been my home for nearly 12 years now.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to remain at Manchester United beyond the January transfer window due to a lack of interest from other clubs.

A week-long search for Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett was "not a waste of time" - despite it ending without any remains being found - a senior police officer has claimed.

appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” recently and revealed that she has a “no death clause” in her filming contracts.A “no death clause” in an actor’s agreement signifies that their character can’t die in a story.“You know, what happened at the beginning of my career … my characters died in the movies and apparently I died my a– off,” Latifah joked to host Drew Barrymore. “I was like, ‘Wait a minute, if I keep dying in these movies, I can’t do a sequel,'” the “U.N.I.T.Y” singer added.Latifah then advised her team, “Yo, we got to put a no death clause in my contracts.” “Henceforth, we kind of threw it in there,” she noted, adding that she named the clause, “a little off the cuff funniness.”“I was like, ‘No more dying.

No matter what’s happening in the world, viewers can always rely on Gogglebox for a much-needed pick-me-up. Whether the cast members are commenting on the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing or are making cheeky innuendos in between scenes, the show truly proves that laughter is the best medicine.

Manchester City have been fined £260,000 for failing to control their supporters on the dramatic final day of the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Officials have closed down four traders on Manchester's 'counterfeit street' as part of a new crackdown on pedlars of fake goods.

A man was charged more than £35k for a 15-minute Uber journey in Manchester - after the destination was accidentally set to AUSTRALIA.

The trailer for this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! has been released as the show is finally set to make its return to Australia. Ahead of the popular contest being back on our screens in November, the teaser trailer was shown in an ad break during Friday night's Emmerdale.

Sylvester Stallone never saw it coming — a smooch from his wife, Jennifer Flavin! The now-reconciled couple was spotted in midtown Manhattan and while out and about, the  star, who was seen walking ahead of his wife, somehow didn't notice Flavin was about to plant a kiss on his neck. It's a cute PDA moment for the couple who reconciled about a month after she filed for divorce. They enjoyed date night in the city Thursday after they were spotted leaving Ralph Lauren's restaurant, The Polo Bar.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made time to have a romantic date night out on the town this week.

City injury update ahead of Saints clash

Holiday shopping? We have months to take care of that… right? While it’s technically true, let’s think back to years past for a second. Those last-minute rushes to the crowded malls, everything we could think of being sold out online, unexpected gifts from not-so-close friends — holiday gift shopping often ends up being somewhat of a stressful disaster.

A man has been found guilty of brutally punching a taxi driver in an unprovoked, racist attack. In May this year, David Platt, 30, and a woman got into the taxi in Monsall before they asked to be taken to a convenience shop in Harpurhey, Manchester Crown Court heard.

Mystery woman revealed. Nia Long‘s fiancé Ime Udoka‘s mistress has been identified following his suspension from the NBA.

Jodie Turner-Smith is that girl. Since emerging on the scene, the actress has commanded attention with her bold fashion.

Kanye West dubbed the Black Lives Matter movement a "scam." He has a supporter in Sharon Osbourne.The former "The Talk" co-host was asked her take on Kanye's views and his now-infamous White Lives Matter shirt, to which she remained mostly mum. Admitting she's not totally up to speed on the situation, Sharon is confused by Ye's viewpoints but also equally confused by the backlash surrounding them."I don't understand why white lives don't matter," she told TMZ cameras.

Their little ones! Mila Kunis, Laura Prepon and more stars from That ’70s Show have offered a glimpse at their families off screen.

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HBO series “Girls” was infamously nudity-and-sex-filled has segued to the coming-of-age genre with her charming comedy “Catherine Called Birdy,” which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.Running time: 108 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some suggestive material and thematic elements). In theaters Sept.

Lena Dunham is premiering her new movie at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival!

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic God’s thumbs! Leave it to “Girls” creator Lena Dunham to deliver what’s been missing from the field of princess movies all these years: namely, permission for young women to be themselves, regardless of what their parents or the patriarchy might think. In many ways, movies — and YA movies in particular — double as a kind of socializing tool, encouraging audiences to be independent thinkers (on their surface) while in fact giving them the keys for conformity: Follow the rules, respect your elders, marry the right guy, and you’ll be rewarded with your happily ever after, they say. But that’s not independence; that’s indoctrination. Adapted from Katherine Cushman’s 1994 novel, “Catherine Called Birdy” is a genially impertinent feature-length celebration of not always doing what you’re told. Set in 1290, at a time of infrequent baths and early-40s life expectancy, Dunham’s comedic take follows the creative schemes 14-year-Lady Catherine (Bella Ramsey) devises to avoid being married off by her father, Lord Rollo (Andrew Scott), to the first scraggly beard that comes along. “Your villagers are allowed to marry where they will, but your daughter is sold like a cheese for your profit!” she scoffs in the book. Here, she’s got even more attitude, a 21st-century spirit trapped in a girl’s body.

“Catherine Called Birdy” is Lena Dunham’s second feature film of 2022, and they present a striking study in contrasts. “Sharp Stick” is a provocative and occasionally cringe-y examination of contemporary mores, particularly regarding sexuality—in other words, exactly what you’d expect from a Lena Dunham movie.

Lena Dunham directs the Medieval comedic drama Catherine Called Birdy. The film is an adaptation of the book by the same name by Karen Kushman and stars Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott, Billie Piper.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Robert Schwartzman is part of one of Hollywood’s great filmmaking dynasties, but when he ventured into directing himself, he discovered that the world of distribution for up-and-coming filmmakers was broken. The multihyphenate, who is Francis Ford Coppola’s nephew, has acted in movies like “The Princess Diaries” — where he played Anne Hathaway’s love interest Michael Moscovitz in what became her breakout movie — and has fronted the rock band Rooney since 1999. In recent years, however, Schwartzman has become more ensconced in the family business, directing indie features such as “The Unicorn,” “Dreamland” and “The Argument.”

Roy Trakin Luis Felber’s life changed in January 2021 when a mutual friend set him up on a blind date with Lena Dunham. The Winchester, U.K.-born son of a North London Jewish businessman father and Peruvian painter mom, Felber was at first hesitant, having been in lockdown for most of the year, writing love songs on his iPhone for his group Atttawalpa. “I wasn’t in a place where I was looking for love,” the 36-year-old musician explains, revealing he’d never seen an episode of “Girls,” though his mom and sister were big fans. “Covid wasn’t exactly the sexiest time to meet someone. We texted for two days before we hung out. We’re not one-word types… we throw our emotions at the phone and our fingertips