Tag: The Bling Ring
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7 Best New Movies To Watch on Max in February 2024
A few TV shows will premiere new seasons on Max in February 2024, including the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Season 2 of Tokyo Vice. Although having new episodes to binge seems enough of a reason for subscribers to keep up their high spirits, several worthwhile films are joining the streaming platform this…
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Behind the scenes with Sofia Coppola: memories from a life in film
The celebrated director looks back at her career, sharing the inspirations and experiences that shaped films from Lost in Translation to her forthcoming biopic, Priscilla. Words by Sofia Coppola, introduction by Kathryn BromwichThere is a particular aesthetic that runs through Sofia Coppola’s work, whether she is turning her gauzy, feminised lens on the southern gothic…
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Alexis Neiers: Sofia Coppola’s ‘Bling Ring’ Is a ‘Lazy’ Depiction of True Crimes
The real-life ringleader of the Bling Ring didn’t see much shine in Sofia Coppola’s true crime narrative adaptation “The Bling Ring.”Alexis Haines, née Neiers, slammed Coppola’s 2013 film starring Emma Watson as Nikki, a character loosely based on herself. “That’s the thing that’s so frustrating when you have someone that’s as brilliant as Sofia Coppola…
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The Inspiration Behind ‘The Bling Ring’ Has One Problem with Emma Watson’s Casting
It’s been over seven years since A24 released Sofia Coppola’s “The Bling Ring,” but never has the inspiration behind the movie seen it. Alexis Haines (née Neiers) served as the basis for Emma Watson’s Nicki Moore, a fame-obsessed Valley Girl who is imprisoned for robbing the homes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Lindsey…
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‘The Bling Ring’ Is Sofia Coppola’s Ode To Entitlement & White Privilege
Nothing busts canons quite like living in interesting times. In our ongoing Inflection Point series, we look back at the films that have taken on new relevance due to our ongoing cultural and political upheaval. Some beloved, some undiscovered, these titles deserve newfound consideration as film criticism evolves to meet the moment.In 2017, sociologist David…