Beguiling, Mysterious and Unknowable (plus the V mag pics)
Being that 'Personal Shopper' opens on one or two screens this week, I thought I'd post links and excerpts from some of my favorite reviews.
First, an excerpt from Rolling Stone's '10 Best Movies To See In March' article ...
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/10-best-movies-to-see-in-march-logan-kong-t2-w469418
"Kristen Stewart was the toast of the Cannes Film Festival last May for her turn as Maureen, a young woman processing the death of her brother. In between errands for a demanding prima donna, she fields hostile text messages from an unknown source and feels an eerie presence clinging to her. Reteaming with Olivier Assayas after 2014's sensational 'Clouds of Sils Maria,' Stewart continues to move away from her 'Twilight' years and straight into A-list arthouse territory. Like the film itself, she's beguiling, mysterious and unknowable."
Next, another films to see in March article, this one from Hollywood News ...
http://www.hollywoodnews.com/2017/02/28/logan-films-to-see-in-march/
"8. 'Personal Shopper' -- Kristen Stewart gives one of her very best performances to date in this pseudo ghost story. It's very arty, but she is absolutely phenomenal. Reuniting with her 'Clouds of Sils Maria' director, this is more of a mixed bag, anchored by her terrific work. If you have patience and an open mind, plus an appreciation of Stewart, this is a very worthwhile cinematic endeavor."
OK, now on to Peter Travers' review from 'Rolling Stone' ...
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-personal-shopper-movie-review-w470615
"For those seeking resolution and loose ends neatly tied, 'Personal Shopper' will be a frustrating, even infuriating exercise. But the French filmmaker and his star/creative accomplice are chasing something ephemeral that snakes its way into our consciousness and won't be pinned down. It's pure cinema, a hypnotic and haunting dream that temps us to jump in and get lost. Do it."
Finally, an interview with Kristen and Olivier, which was apparently done at Cannes last May ...
http://www.indiewire.com/2017/03/kristen-stewart-olivier-assayas-personal-shopper-interview-1201789051/
The interview is rather lengthy, but well worth the time to read.
"And now for something completely different."
I haven't seen anyone post links to those amazing photos of Kristen that will appear in 'V' magazine, so here goes ...
http://www.vmagazine.com/article/free-spirit-kristen-stewart-covers-v106/
(then click "Enter Slideshow" when you scroll down to the cover)
The "OMG" photo for me was obviously the one taken from behind (slide 6 of 9). I also thought it cool that the interview was done by Kristen's co-star in 'Lizzie,' Chloe Sevigny.