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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson calls her directorial debut 'Eleanor the Great' a really rewarding experience after its world premiere at Cannes 2025
Hollywood's most celebrated actress, Scarlett Johansson , has finally ventured behind the lens for her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great. Having had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the movie not only created history in Johansson's long and illustrious career but also brought along an extremely personal and rewarding experience for the actress. A new look behind the camera Johansson, 40, is widely recognized for her chameleon-like work in front of the lens, but acting allowed her to gain a new angle on filmmaking. "I have a different take on just the process of, you know, pre-production and then what happens after we all go home," Johansson said to Extra. I imagine that as an actor, you're hoping that the director kind of sees what you were doing and goes along with, you know, pulls the right string and all that type of thing, but you don't know. ". You have no, sort of, control over it and now, you know, having done the other side of it, it just provides you, I think, with an interesting perspective on how people, other directors make their decisions and the process that they take to, you know, get it all to work. It's a lot of work, but it can be very fulfilling. A story rooted in empathy and forgiveness June Squibb stars in Eleanor the Great as Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old Florida woman who forms an unlikely bond with a 19-year-old student following a move to New York City. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The film, penned by Tory Kamen, is about loss, identity, and the human need for understanding in an ever-evolving world. "There's a lack of empathy in today's culture. It's certainly a reaction to lots of situations," Johansson said. "It seems to me that forgiveness becomes more and more elusive these days. " The story tracks Eleanor as she comes to terms with the death of her best friend and, in a moment of mistaken identity, takes on her attacker's Holocaust survival narrative. The movie leads up to a pivotal moment when Eleanor is forced to face the repercussions of what she has done, prompting audiences to reexamine their moral ideas about forgiveness and empathy. Cannes premiere: A moving moment Cannes premiere of the movie was a highlight for Johansson, as she walked the red carpet with the cast members Erin Kellyman and June Squibb. "To be able to stand next to Erin Kellyman and June Squibb after the film came out and feel the love from the audience and the affection of the audience for the film and for the performances in it, which are just incredible, it was just such an emotional moment," said Johansson. "And just to witness June also so feted wherever we traveled in Cannes, people were just so thrilled to have her. It was just, it was incredible. I'll never ever forget that moment of just being with those women following the screening and celebrating, you know, with the audience. It was truly touching" Future plans: Directing or acting Though her first film as a director was a success, Johansson is not yet sure of continuing behind the camera. When questioned about whether this is the beginning, she replied, "I don't know. I'm not sure. I guess we'll see. My intention is to work on projects I would go and see, whether they're like 'Jurassic World' or this film. The commerciality of things is also important to me, too.". Would people want to watch this, too? Is this in general of interest? Those are things that I seek and pay attention to and am interested in. So, we'll see, I guess. But Johansson was adamant that she is not retiring from acting anytime soon. "I'm definitely still an actor for hire — I want that to be widely printed." A celebrated debut With her first film, Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson has done more than demonstrate that her skills are far greater than acting, delivering a warm, character-driven movie that resonates with themes relevant to today. Whether she goes back to directing or not, Johansson's directorial debut has made a long-lasting impact on both critics and audiences. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson Coordinates Her Orange Smoky Eye to Her Strapless Gown
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some people go through life never knowing what color they look their best in—but not Scarlett Johansson. The actor looked positively radiant in head-to-toe orange as she attended the New York City premiere of The Phoenician Scheme at Jazz at Lincoln Center last. Her ensemble consisted of an elegant, strapless gown in a blood-orange hue. The piece was ruched at the neckline and featured a draping details that wrapped around her waist and cascaded down one side. ScarJo styled the dress with black square-toe sandals, small gold hoop earrings, and a striking open-ended gold necklace with large teardrop diamonds at each end. For her glam, Johansson chose a summery orange smoky eye that perfectly coordinated with her citrus-tone dress. Her blonde hair was down in easy waves. In The Phoenician Scheme, 'wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins,' per IMDb. Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, and Michael Cera are also in the Wes Anderson movie. The comedy-drama had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. Johansson attended the glamorous festival alongside husband (and Saturday Night Live cast member) Colin Jost. She also promoted another project while there: her film Eleanor The Great, which she directed. ScarJo walked the Cannes red carpet for her directorial debut in a cool Prada skirt suit. You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Viktor Gyokeres incident and team-mate's 'cocky' quote tells Arsenal stars a lot
As Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres, a dressing-room tale about the Sporting Lisbon and Sweden striker has bobbed to the surface He may be a ferocious goalscorer, but Viktor Gyokeres also has a more light-hearted and playful side to him. The Sporting Lisbon forward could soon be on his way to the Emirates Stadium, as Mirror Football understands Arsenal are confident they will sign him, if they offer the Portuguese giants £60million. Gyokeres, 26, has established himself as one of the planet's best strikers and Mikel Arteta is keen on signing him. After finishing second for a third consecutive campaign, a new striker is at the top of the Gunners' wishlist. The ex-Brighton and Hove Albion forward's eye-popping goal-scoring statistics, domestically and in Europe, have made him one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. But while his prowess in front of goal needs no introduction, the Swede is also known for being a funny character in the dressing room. His mischievous nature was highlighted by a prank he played on fellow countryman and goalkeeper Viktor Johansson. After netting twice against Johansson, who was then playing for Rotherham, during his time at Coventry City, Gyokeres decided to send a humorous Christmas gift to his international teammate. Speaking to Fotbollskanalen, Gyokeres said: "He (Johansson) received a Christmas present after the goal. He got a picture of me scoring the goal, and I signed it and framed it. "It was his Christmas present. Yes, it's true, but he has teased me before when I haven't scored. So it was nice now when I scored the goals." After describing the forward's prank as a "cocky" gesture, Johansson took the prank in stride, admitting to enjoying the banter. He said: "Yes, he was. But I like that. I'll give it back later." The centre-forward failed to score against Arsenal in the Champions League this year, so he wouldn't be able to repeat his gift for David Raya if signed by Arteta. Yet, his prank indicates that signing Gyokeres would bring not just a fearsome striker to Arsenal but also an entertaining and humorous personality. Gyokeres has been in sensational form this season, with a staggering tally of 54 goals and 13 assists in 52 appearances for Sporting. His dramatic penalty in the Taca de Portugal final, which was scored in the 11th minute of injury time, levelled the contest against Benfica, before his side scored two more goals to secure a successful double winning campaign. Post-match, when quizzed about his future, Gyokeres remained coy, telling journalists: "Let us see. "It's hard for me to say, because yeah it is football and you never know what's going to happen in the summer. So for me to say anything else than that is impossible." On the topic of a potential move to Arsenal, he said: "I don't know, I just focus on this. I've tried to focus on the last games because it's so important. "I don't want to think about anything else. So yeah, if anything is true, let's see in the summer." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Five things to know about Scarlett Johansson
PARIS - One of Hollywood's top-grossing actors, Scarlett Johansson is walking the red carpet twice at Cannes, for her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great" on Tuesday and for Wes Anderson's film "The Phoenician Scheme", which premiered recenty. Here are five things to know about the teen star turned Hollywood A-Lister: Starlet Scarlett When baby Johansson was born into a Jewish family in Manhattan in 1984, early signs suggested stardom was ahead. Her parents named her after Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind", and at a young age she was drawn to tap dance and theatre. Barely into double-digits she made her screen debut, and soon after Robert Redford cast her in "The Horse Whisperer" for her first major role. Then, just shy of 20, she hit the big time with Sofia Coppola's art-house classic "Lost in Translation". In the film, which unfolds in the alienating surroundings of a Tokyo hotel, Johansson manages to touch the heart of an ever-sardonic Bill Murray as well as charming spectators and critics worldwide. Cha-ching! Over the next decades, Johansson has starred in a string of hits and top directors have queued up to cast her, from Wes Anderson and the Coen brothers to Jonathan Glazer and Christopher Nolan. Catapulting her into movie stratosphere, she joined the Marvel universe as the indomitable Black Widow in 2010 and made eight films with the franchise. During this collaboration she topped the Forbes list of highest-paid actresses and featured in hits including "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), one of the top-10 highest grossing films of all time according to IMDB Pro. Other missions But Johansson the box-office megastar has also missed out on, or sidestepped, plenty of big roles. There was a potential "Mission Impossible" movie but this was shelved, officially due to scheduling clashes. She did not land the lead in "Les Miserables", which went to Anne Hathaway, who won an Oscar for it, nor did she get Lisbeth Salander in "Millennium". But she was plenty busy, often starring in lower-budget films that wowed critics and audiences. These included a stand-out performance as an alien in Jonathan Glazer's remarkable "Under the Skin" (2013), shot in wintery backstreets, abandoned houses and seedy minivans. So far, she has not won an Oscar, but she was nominated for best actress and supporting actress in 2020 for her roles in indie favourites "Marriage Story" and "Jojo Rabbit". That voice It is unmistakable and Johansson has capitalised on it, though sometimes with unwanted repercussions. She brought her deep, distinctive vocals to the voice of Samantha in "Her" (2013) by Spike Jonze, about an artificial intelligence system Joaquin Phoenix falls for. But in May last year Johansson accused tech firm OpenAI of using her voice in their own generative AI ChatGPT, which responded by modifying its tone. She can also be heard in hit animations including "The Jungle Book" and the two "Sing" films. Johansson has also released two albums, "Anywhere I Lay My Head" in 2008 and a year later "Break Up". They did not rock the music world, but reviewing the inaugural album, Pitchfork called it a "curio" while praising the "wide textural range" of Johansson's voice. Against the grain Never reluctant to speak her mind, Johansson has been outspoken on various social and film-related issues. She has supported victims of harassment, pushed for gender-equal pay and spotlighted the impact of streaming on theatrical releases. She is also willing to take more controversial stances, not least in defending Woody Allen -- who has cast her in three films -- when much of Hollywood has shunned him over a long-running sexual assault scandal. "I love Woody. I believe him, and I would work with him any time," she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2019. - AFP
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Scarlett Johansson is open to direct a Marvel film
Los Angeles, May 24 (PTI) Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson says she would like to direct a Marvel film. Johansson recently made her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great", which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20. It was screened under Un Certain Regard section. The 40-year-old actor has featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Although the actor has no plans to reprise the character, when asked if she would like to direct an action film especially for the MCU, she said it "would be fun". "I think the movies that I like that are big action movies also have the human connectivity piece. Even producing 'Black Widow' and being a part of the production of that, and the development of the story, and the story between Natasha and Yelena… (there is), I think, a way of doing it. "A way of maintaining the integrity of the idea of human connection, family, disappointment, all of the things that were themes in (Eleanor the Great), and doing it in a giant way in a giant universe, there's ways of doing that… So, yeah, definitely, it could be, it would be fun," she told entertainment news outlet Deadline.
