As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for the nuances of art and a heart that resonates deeply with societal issues, I find myself both captivated and cautiously optimistic about the forthcoming psychological thrillers, “It Ends With Us” and “Blink Twice.”
On August 21st, Amazon MGM Studios alerted people about Zoë Kravitz’s movie Blink Twice. The message, posted on the film’s social media platforms, declared: “We are excited to finally reveal Blink Twice to audiences in cinemas worldwide this week.”
The warning described Blink Twice as a psychological thriller with elements of power abuse. It noted that while the movie is a work of fiction, it includes scenes of design, physical, and sexual violence that may be distressing or traumatic for some viewers. The post included a link to BlinkTwiceResources for additional support.
As a fervent admirer, I’ve learned from the fallout surrounding the portrayal of domestic violence in “It Ends With Us,” a more recent cinematic piece. I aim to ensure that my future work handles such delicate subjects with sensitivity and nuance.
In the movie “It Ends With Us,” starring Blake Lively and directed by Justin Baldoni, there’s a message in the credits for individuals who have experienced domestic violence. This film, based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, collaborated with nomore.org to develop a “Viewers’ Guide.” The purpose of this guide is to educate viewers about domestic and sexual abuse and advocate for healthy relationships.
Although the film has received criticism from advocates like Bridgette Stumpf, founder of NVRDC, who wrote an essay for The Hollywood Reporter. In her piece, she expressed concerns about how the movie portrayed and handled domestic violence. Specifically, she criticized the film’s marketing for not addressing these issues adequately and its lack of cautionary notices at the start, which could potentially alert viewers to sensitive content. Stumpf emphasized that resources for survivors were only listed in the credits, a place where many viewers may miss them since they often turn off their devices before the credits finish playing.
At the London premiere on August 8, just one day before the film’s release, Blake Lively, aged 36, discussed her role as Lily Bloom in “It Ends With Us.” In an interview with the BBC, she explained that while the movie tackles the serious issue of domestic violence, it also emphasizes Lily’s power and ability to bounce back. Lively stated that Lily is not solely defined by past traumas or incidents, even if they were numerous. She further added that the film captures a broad spectrum of emotions, from happiness and amusement to sadness and optimism, mirroring life in its entirety.
In her Instagram Stories, Lively spread resources for individuals affected by domestic violence, advocating that everyone deserves a life filled with happiness free from such violence. She penned, “Everyone has the right to a happy life, without the shadow of domestic abuse,” and provided details about the National Domestic Violence Hotline, highlighting its confidential nature and 24/7 operation. Furthermore, she highlighted the text line service by encouraging people to text ‘START’ to 88788 for prompt help in times of need.
The movie adaptation of “It Ends With Us” has been given a PG-13 classification by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), as it contains scenes portraying domestic violence, mature sexual content, and occasional strong language.
As a devoted admirer, allow me to share that in stark contrast to my usual picks, Blink Twice, masterfully directed by Zoë Kravitz, carries an adult-oriented rating (R) from the Motion Picture Association. This movie encompasses intense themes such as graphic violence, disturbing scenes of sexual assault, drug abuse, profanity, and occasional mature sexual content.
In a nutshell, the storyline for Blink Twice revolves around Frida, portrayed by Naomi Ackie, a cocktail server who journeys to the exclusive island owned by tech magnate Slater King. On this island, she encounters a string of harrowing incidents and embarks on an investigation to discover the reality that will enable her to endure.
While It Ends With Us is currently in theaters, Blink Twice is set for release on August 23.
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2024-08-23 15:55