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Toronto Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
One of Canada's most beloved novels has a new adaptation at the Stratford Festival — and it's unmissable, whatever the purists might think
STRATFORD — No successful adaptation of 'Anne of Green Gables' will please every fan of the beloved novel. Because none will ever be completely faithful to Lucy Maud Montgomery's original. To be so would betray the spirit of the story: one of unbridled, expansive imagination.
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
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Los Angeles Times
04-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Los Angeles Times
She gave her rent-controlled apartment a cottagecore update worthy of ‘Little Women'
As an avid collector of vintage decor, Catie Brown feels lucky she doesn't have to cope with one of Los Angeles' most common rental dilemmas: limited space. 'I wanted a two-bedroom apartment but didn't think it was financially feasible,' Brown says of moving out on her own for the first time after graduating from Stanford. Out of all the apartments she looked at while searching for a place to live in 2022, Brown, now 27, fell in love with the one she initially dismissed — a nondescript ground-floor apartment in a two-story, 15-unit complex built around a swimming pool. 'It was much more appealing in person than in the Zillow photos,' Brown says. Other pluses: It was rent-controlled ($1,700 a month at that time and now $1,762) and had been vacant for months. 'The property manager docked the rent a bit because it had been sitting for a while,' she says. Located in Mid-City, bordering Culver City, Brown was impressed with its multiple bedrooms and hardwood floors, unlike the gray vinyl floors popular with L.A. landlords and scorned by renters. It was also a relatively easy commute to her job in downtown Los Angeles as a marketing coordinator and within walking distance of her gym, making it a practical and convenient choice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown had to leave campus and move back in with her parents in Thousand Oaks, where she was once again living in her teenage bedroom. Like many people during the pandemic, she became obsessed with cottagecore design — a romantic trend that celebrates an idealized version of country living and evokes a simpler time. 'I was very crafty as a kid, and the pandemic just emphasized that,' she says. Brown's apartment, which she likes to call her 'Culver City cottage,' is filled with vintage finds and cherished treasures that are inspired, in part, by her love of historical novels and classic literature like 'The Secret Garden,' 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Little Women.' Cottagecore appeals to her, she says, because it reminds her of her childhood dreams. 'I'm an aspiring novelist, and it made me feel like a book character,' Brown says while offering a scone in her cozy living room. 'I was ready to embrace this side of myself I'd always been a bit embarrassed of in the past.' As a 'history nerd,' Brown likes to showcase things that illustrate the human experience, such as a thrifted recreation of a clock from the Titanic. Her personal connection? 'The movie was released the year I was born,' she says. Brown has found that adhering to her vintage and cottagecore aesthetic allows her flexibility 'as long as the treasures and art I choose to display stay within that,' she says. 'The content itself can change, such as a movie poster being swapped out, so long as I choose a vintage style movie poster.' It's an aesthetic she has worked to bring into every room. 'I've found a way to strike a balance so it feels cozy and welcoming but not overwhelmingly full,' she says. Brown also utilizes temporary ways of adding personality to her rental, such as the peel-and-stick floral wallpaper in the kitchen and dining room and installing shelves to display her vintage treasures. In the living room, a gold Egyptian side table her grandmother purchased in the gift shop of the King Tut exhibit rests next to a cozy tufted couch. 'My grandmother was passionate about history and museums, so my family passed down a few things of hers that were in storage,' she says. The walls display personal touches like an artwork she purchased in Provence, France, at her cousin's wedding, hand-embroidered necklaces by Brown, botanical prints bought from vintage stores and a Venetian mask brought home from a trip to Italy. Traditional elements, like a faux fireplace and a tiny trove of potted plants outside her front door, add to her cottagecore aesthetic. 'It's not a cottage without a garden,' Brown says, smiling. The second bedroom serves as an office where Brown is finishing her novel, which she describes as a 'retelling of an Irish myth.' When asked if the story influenced her decor, she mentioned some subtle touches, such as artwork from Ireland, a sign she made in the Irish language and Belleek pottery. Above her desk, she has installed film on the window to block the view of another apartment a few feet away. In addition to a reading corner and a craft table, she hopes to add a sewing area. 'I love painting and crafting knickknacks,' she says, 'it reminds me of my childhood, of the carefree joy of making things.' There is also a puzzle board, which Brown notes can help reduce stress and calm an anxious mind. 'Sometimes I put it away, but I'm happier having it accessible,' she says. Brown has several whimsical items in the primary bedroom, including crystals and treasures from her thrifting, like the Ladurée macaroon box she purchased in France for $15 and a tea tin that holds her curlers. She enjoys swapping out the botanical prints based on the season and uses a personal checklist when looking for antiques. 'EBay, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, Poshmark and Instagram,' she says. 'I go down the list. The hunt is so much fun.' Brown tries not to purchase new things, except for some knickknacks from Joann's and Michaels (always on sale) and an Ikea pendant and shelving. She inherited many of her larger furnishings from her aunt, including her farmhouse-style dining room set, and enjoys looking for treasures at the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High School. Once, she drove an hour to Claremont to pick up a marble sculpture and has met people in parking lots to pick up her purchases. Some pieces have moved on: 'I used to have a smaller cabinet for my record collection,' Brown says of the piece she purchased and later resold on Facebook Marketplace. While Brown admits that living in a 1963 apartment contributes to its affordability — 'No one can believe how much my rent is,' she says — it also adds charm. Yet even with the luxury of two bedrooms, space can become limited for such a passionate collector. 'I can't have any more cabinets,' she says firmly. 'If I get more things, I'll have to start releasing some books.' Rooted in the present, Brown has made her apartment a home inspired by the past. 'I don't want it to feel like I'm totally stepping back in time,' Brown says, 'but it still has the coziness of a home from another era. When a friend of mine slept on the couch recently after the Palisades fire, he said this was the homiest apartment he could have evacuated to.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Berlin's Co-Pro Series Welcomes Skateboarders, Drug Kingpins and Fernando Meirelles
Female-led shows, crime dramas and politically charged stories are still making their mark. 'Anne of Green Gables' author Lucy Maud Montgomery will finally get the starry treatment worthy of her iconic characters in 'Lucy. Maud.' Produced by Girls Productions, it's created by Susan Coyne and presented at Berlinale's Co-Pro Series. More from Variety 'Anne of Green Gables' Star Megan Follows to Play Its Author Lucy Maud Montgomery in Series 'Lucy. Maud' (EXCLUSIVE) Alfredo Castro Starring 'After Elena,' by Shawn Garry, Boarded by Colombia's Doc:Co (EXCLUSIVE) French Actor Ludivine Sagnier Welcomes Shooting Stars on Stage at Berlinale Palast 'It's a compelling drama about a powerful woman whose life experience remains relatable to this day,' promises producer Edwina Follows. Another female protagonist, a young chef dealing with psychosis, will look for 'Recipes for a Nervous Breakdown' in a Sophie White-created show, based on her own novel. Ireland's Deadpan Pictures produces. 'What sets 'Recipes' apart is the stark, raw authenticity of the piece. It ties Sophie's true story of managing – rather than ever fully healing from – a mental health collapse, through the glory and salvation of food. Sophie wants to bring the audience through the full descent into psychosis, sit with it and dig our way out of it, not just explore the aftermath,' notes producer Ailish McElmeel. 'It's visceral, it's dark and it's funny because in the face of total life collapse, you have to find the humor.' In 'Shit Happens' from Austria, a single mum becomes a very successful hash dealer in Vienna at the turn of the millennium. 'It was a city on the brink of change – much like our heroine. It was a time of upheaval, rebellion and boundless possibilities in Europe. Deeply authentic and profoundly human, the story resonates today as much as it did then, because the hunger for freedom and control over one's destiny is universal,' says producer Katharina Posch. Shady deals – and a complex father-son relationship – is also at the heart of crime drama 'Miami Wildlife,' created by Adam Penn and directed by Fernando Meirelles and Quico Meirelles. Which, as teased by the team, will introduce its viewers to 'the wild world of Mario Tabraue: a neon-soaked Miami underworld with gangsters, lovers, feds, and a Rolex-wearing chimp,' following Mario's journey from 'lonely Cuban kid to eccentric kingpin. 'Unlike typical gangster tales, Mario's story is about escaping childhood baggage and building his menagerie, making it a fresh take on the anti-hero archetype,' adds O2filmes' Rafael de Novaes. Another thrilling story, 'The Guard,' will go deep into the secrets of the Vatican after a failed attempted attack on the Pope's life. 'It's a gripping exploration of power, corruption and redemption within the confines of the Vatican. 'The Guard' delves into the individual and institutional struggles of the Pope's new bodyguard, navigating a web of deceit and conspiracy to cover up the exploitation of women within the Church,' says producer Rajko Jazbec. Some uncomfortable, yet necessary questions will be raised in 'The Best of Families.' Created by Maja Jul Larsen and based on real events around the Cheminova chemical factory in the early 1950s, it shows a family that believes their life is finally getting better – unfortunately, it comes at a price the environment will have to pay. As noted by producer Dorthe Riis Lauridsen, the show is a 'universal story of industrial growth at the expense of human and environmental health. It explores one of the greatest pollution scandals through strong, character-driven plots, and serves as a starting point for discussions on how we have arrived at today's climate and ecological crises.' Politics will be referenced in 'Ruth's Ghosts,' created by Jennifer Fox, and taking on abortion laws that threaten to rip a family apart in 2030 as 'secrets, specters and the fight for female bodily autonomy collide.' Ruth, a devout Evangelical lawyer, clashes with her daughter Naomi, a liberal jazz musician, over her 13-year-old granddaughter Liv's dangerous pregnancy. As Ruth sues for custody and Naomi fights for Liv's abortion, Liv is paralyzed by the fear of damnation. Haunted by Madame Restell, a 19th-century abortionist, Ruth's iron convictions crack, forcing her to confront long buried truths. 'I could not be more excited to bring 'Ruth's Ghosts' to audiences worldwide: a high-stakes thriller that explores a deeply relevant global issue through the intimate lens of a family divided by opposing political and religious beliefs, layered with a ghost story that transcends time,' says Fox. Troubling history is referenced in Germany's 'The Experts,' with Berlinale Co-Pro Series Market marking its first public appearance. 'It's the starting point – the rockets are about to go off,' says producer Irene von Alberti. Based on the novel by Merle Kröger, it will remind the viewers of an odd moment when scientists and engineers, previously working for Nazi Germany's rocket program, were asked to develop rockets for Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. She adds: 'Never before have we been so convinced of the audience potential of a story. Everyone we tell about it wants to know more, their eyes light up and they can hardly believe it has actually happened. 'The Experts' illuminates a little-noticed chapter of post-war history, told as a complex thriller with spectacular locations.' Finally, 'Our People' will reference a tragic event that shook Slovakia in 2018: a murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. 'Our aim is to produce a miniseries which will be immediate and relatable, allowing audiences into events which indeed destroyed the lives of two families. But, ironically, it revived the political energy and hopes of a nation,' said producer Jakub Viktorín. 'This is why the story of 'Our People' can resonate across our troubled world.' Something else that can resonate with viewers? Anthology series 'Sk8 or Die – The Lee Ralph Story,' created by Tom Hern and Halaifonua Finau, with Tony Hawke and Steve-O involved as exec producers. Keisha Castle Hughes and Vinnie Bennett will star, taking on the story of a man 'born into bright color and wildness, as the son of a drug-dealing, guitar-playing gangster in New Zealand,' says Tom Hern. 'Lee found his escape – and his calling – on a skateboard. Fuelled by the unshakable belief of his mother, he defied the odds to become a pro skater in the U.S. in the late 80's, captivating fans with his raw, 'caveman' skating style.' But as 'visa troubles ripped him from the limelight, sending him back to obscurity,' the show will also detail a 'brave eccentric's return to his family and the healing that comes with that.' 'Despite the market challenges of the last couple of years, beacons of light – such as 'Baby Reindeer' – have proven that audiences still respond strongly to bold, authentic storytelling,' notes Hern. 'Powerful true stories, with high stakes, dark crime aspects but also multidimensional interesting character studies, like Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters' have shone and outperformed. 'Sk8 or Die – The Lee Ralph' story has these qualities, but it's also completely unique. Far from a traditional sports biopic, it delivers a complex, revealing but also fun, funny and highly memorable perspective into skate culture.' As Hern points out, skateboarding is the sixth most popular sport in the world, with its industry valued at $3 billion – and growing. 'Even those who have never skated, have been influenced by its art, music, fashion or gaming. The series has the capacity to become a global, returnable franchise, with subsequent seasons focusing on different icons from around the skate world. This opens up big upside and numerous future co-production opportunities in the future. German fest is spotlighting new shows also during Berlinale Series Market, which, according to Tanja Meissner, director at Berlinale Pro, 'is a great place to network and do significant business.' 'It's happening on the backdrop of one of the biggest A-festivals and a buzzing global trading platform. This combination is unique,' she tells Variety. 'Knowing that we are living in difficult times, with the industry very much affected by humanistic and economic challenges, our mission to foster connections within communities becomes even more vital.' Berlinale Series Market's Jana Daedelow observes that 'comedy has moved from humorous escapism to witty irony, when you compare last year's selection with this year's. Faced with the challenges we have all faced since the pandemic, it seems that audiences are prepared to face them in a dryer way. With a funny twist sometimes, of course.' Still, a shift from comedy to crime has been noticeable. 'We are back in the crime and thriller genres, which have always been strong, but we are seeing creators and producers taking more risks even within these genres, incorporating elements of post-apocalyptic, mystery and sci-fi narratives,' she says. The titles: 'The Best of Families' Apple Tree Productions (Denmark) Creator: Maja Jul Larsen Director: Charlotte Sieling Producers: Dorthe Riis Lauridsen, with executive producers Piv Bernth and Lars Herman The establishment of the Cheminova chemical factory in the early 1950s allows Margrethe and Niels, a working-class family, to improve their lives. However, like many others, they ignore the growing environmental disaster that the factory causes. Inspired by true events, the Danish series explores 'the timeless dilemma of economic progress vs. environmental responsibility,' says its team. 'The Experts' Filmgalerie 451 (Germany) Head-writer: Julian Pörksen Producers: Frieder Schlaich, Irene von Alberti Based on Merle Kröger's novel, the show – created by Julian Pörksen – will be shot in Egypt, Germany and Israel, recalling the time in the 1960s when German experts – scientists, engineers and former Nazis – gathered in secret military facilities to develop rockets for Egypt's president Nasser, pushing the world to the brink of war while the daughter of one of them becomes entangled in a deadly web of espionage, betrayal and intrigue. 'The Guard' Catpics (Switzerland) Co-creator/writer: Stéphane Mitchell Co-creator/director: Christian Johannes Koch Producer: Rajko Jazbec Now in development, 'The Guard' is a thriller dealing with an aftermath of a shocking surprise: after a trusted Swiss Guard makes an attempt on the life of the Pope, the pontiff's new bodyguard investigates, coming up against powerful and shadowy Vatican clerics, desperate to suppress the truth. 'It's a contemporary crime thriller highlighting the complex interplay between faith, duty and personal salvation,' says Jazbec. 'Lucy. Maud' Story Girls Productions, Canada Writers: Susan Coyne, Rosa Laborde Director: Megan Follows Producers: Edwina Follows, Mary Young Leckie, Megan Follows With pilot script and second episode ready, this Canadian show is about to introduce a wider audience to writer Lucy Maud Montgomery, forgotten force behind such classics as 'Anne of Green Gables.' As well as her personal life, her passionate affairs, turbulent marriage, the pressures of fame, her ongoing struggle with mental illness and the solace she found in her writing. Supported by Canadian Media Fund. 'Miami Wildlife' O2 Filmes (Brazil), Traveling Picture Show Company and Anonymous Content (U.S.) Creator: Adam Penn Directors: Fernando Meirelles, Quico Meirelles Producers: Fernando Meirelles, Quico Meirelles, Carissa Buffel, Luisa Iskin In 1960s Cuba, young Mario's life is upended when his father, Guillermo, flees to Miami to escape Fidel Castro's regime. Mario follows him and starts to make a living by marijuana trafficking. By his twenties, he rises as a weed kingpin, smuggling drugs while using his earnings to build a private zoo – his sanctuary from chaos. Guillermo, now a CIA informant, continues to force his son to help him with covert missions, which complicates his life. 'Unlike typical gangster tales, Mario's story is about escaping childhood baggage and building his menagerie, making it a fresh take on the anti-hero archetype,' adds O2filmes' Rafael de Novaes. Fernando Meirelles notes: 'Welcome to this '70s endorphin-packed series: 10 fast-paced, 30-minute episodes full of humor, energy, music, style… and animals 'Our People' Nutprodukcia (Slovakia) Nutprodukce & Czech Television (Czech Republic) Creator/Writer: Miro Šifra Director: Tereza Nvotová Producers: Jakub Viktorín, Tomáš Hrubý Crime mini-series – selected in cooperation with French festival Series Mania – is in pre-production and will be shot in Slovakia. Referencing disturbing events, namely the real-life 2018 murder of a journalist and his fiancée, the show will follow people who 'uncover a web of corruption and moral decay, exposing the dark underbelly of Slovak society,' promise the makers. Made in collaboration with ZDF's Network Movie Film-und Fernsehproduktion. 'Recipes for a Nervous Breakdown' Deadpan Pictures (Ireland) Creator: Sophie White Producer: Ailish McElmeel Described as a 'darkly comic drama,' with scripts for first two episodes available, it's based on a best-selling memoir and cookbook by Sophie White: novelist, journalist and podcaster. It follows Claire, a hedonistic young chef whose life veers off-course after some routine recreational drug use sends her spiralling into psychosis. The series charts the far-reaching impacts of Claire's nervous breakdown on her career, personal relationships and identity. 'Ruth's Ghosts' A Luminous Mind Production, Temair Pictures (USA), Oma Inge Film (Germany) Creator/writer/director: Jennifer Fox Producers: Jennifer Fox, Tara Grace, Jana Lotze, Oren Moverman, Simone Piro, Beverly Rogers In her 'supernatural legal thriller,' Jennifer Fox jumps to 2030 New Orleans, where a national abortion ban ignites a family war between three generations of women. As her granddaughter gets pregnant, devout lawyer Ruth, 'torn by love, faith and betrayal,' will 'face a choice that will define them all.' 'It's a truly unique, suspenseful and multidimensional series with universal resonance,' she says. Zas Films and Andromeda Film are also on board. 'Shit Happens' Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion (Austria) Creators/head-writer: Magda Woitzuck Writer: Calle Fuhr Directors: Arman T. Riahi, David Wagner Producers: Katharina Posch, with Michael Kitzberger, Wolfgang Widerhofer, Markus Glaser, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Inspired by true events, and a podcast, this six-part miniseries from Austria spotlights a young woman – and a single mom – who, against all odds, becomes the most successful hash dealer in the late 90s Vienna. It was granted development funding by the Vienna Film Fund. 'At the core of the show is a woman breaking free from the limits society places on her,' observes producer Katharina Posch. 'Sk8 or Die: The Lee Ralph Story' Tavake (New Zealand) Creators: Tom Hern, Halaifonua Finau Directors: Travon Free, Martin Desmond Roe, Tom Hern Producers: Tom Hern, Nua Finau, Julian Arahanga, Tony Hawk, Steve–O Boasting skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and 'Jackass' survivor Steve-O among its exec producers, this new scripted anthology series – now in final stages of financing, with scripts for first two episodes locked – is based on 'powerful true stories from within the culture.' Season 1 follows Lee Ralph: 'an eccentric, vert-pro, turned folk hero. Lee's story is proof that real life can be as mad and magical as the best fiction,' says producer Tom Hern. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
