From ‘Poor Things’ to ‘American Fiction,’ All the Breakout Films and Performances From Fall Fests
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “Poor Things” can win things. That’s a nugget of information we gleaned at the conclusion of Venice, Telluride and Toronto, the three major fall festivals.
For starters, Yorgos Lanthimos’ sci-fi dramedy collected the Golden Lion at Venice. Divided into palettes of monochrome and bold color, “Poor Things” is led by a cast of Oscar regulars, including winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) and oft-nominated Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
Steered by distributor Searchlight Pictures, responsible for four best picture victors since 2009, Lanthimos’ latest opus has already established itself as a formidable contender.
Another noticeable trend: Biopics and inspirational stories littered the festival lineups. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
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