Earlier today, The Nevada Film Critics Society announced their picks for the best of 2020–early 2021 and what’s interesting is that Nomadland didn’t win a thing. Instead, Promising Young Woman took the awards for Best Film, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Meanwhile, in the supporting races, Daniel Kaluuya picked up another win […]
The Nevada Film Critics Society Honors Promising Young Woman
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Summary Seven years ago, Cass was one of the brightest students in medical school, along with her closest friend, Nina. Then, after a rape scandal that involved Nina, they both dropped out. Fast forward to present day, Cass was a 30 years old, living with her parents, and single. During the […]
Movie Review: Promising Young Woman
Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was once a promising young woman, a fact her parents take the opportunity to remind her of every morning at breakfast. Now 30, friendless, living at home despite heavy parental hinting that it may be time to move one, an unambitious med school dropout turned barista, Cassie’s parents (Jennifer Coolidge, Clancy Brown) […]
Promising Young Woman
Don’t cross her. So this is about a soon-to-be thirty-year-old woman (Carey Mulligan). She has this hobby where she pretends to be blackout drunk at the club. When thoughtful young men (looking out for her best interest, of course) attempt to make sure she gets home safely, she plays along. However, when they inevitably make […]
“I’m a Nice Guy” – Promising Young Woman (2020)
