When Adrian Lyne directed his second feature, “Flashdance,” he could scarcely have dreamed that decades later, the film, starring Jennifer Beals in the iconic role of Alex Owens (a young welder who dreams of being a professional dancer), would have, well, such legs.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary (technically on April 15), Paramount Home Entertainment has released a lovingly crafted 4K Ultra HD edition, in addition to launching a pair of special theatrical engagements later in the month. For any and all maniacs on the floor, it’s the kind of treatment the plucky feature has long deserved. For Lyne, it’s a bit odd but quite nice.
“Well, it’s strange,” Lyne said with a laugh during a recent interview with IndieWire. “I guess it’s flattering. I mean, it is flattering because the expectations for the film were zero. I couldn’t get anybody [from the studio] on the phone for...
In celebration of its 40th anniversary (technically on April 15), Paramount Home Entertainment has released a lovingly crafted 4K Ultra HD edition, in addition to launching a pair of special theatrical engagements later in the month. For any and all maniacs on the floor, it’s the kind of treatment the plucky feature has long deserved. For Lyne, it’s a bit odd but quite nice.
“Well, it’s strange,” Lyne said with a laugh during a recent interview with IndieWire. “I guess it’s flattering. I mean, it is flattering because the expectations for the film were zero. I couldn’t get anybody [from the studio] on the phone for...
- 4/12/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Fox Searchlight Natalie Portman in “Black Swan.”
Critics and fans cheered as Natalie Portman danced her way to a best actress win in the movie “Black Swan” at this year’s Academy Awards. Now Wendy Perron, Editor in Chief of Dance Magazine, is questioning whether enough credit has been given to Sarah Lane, who performed some of the actress’ dance moves in the movie.
“Black Swan” is about a ballerina, played by Portman, who is cast as the lead in...
Critics and fans cheered as Natalie Portman danced her way to a best actress win in the movie “Black Swan” at this year’s Academy Awards. Now Wendy Perron, Editor in Chief of Dance Magazine, is questioning whether enough credit has been given to Sarah Lane, who performed some of the actress’ dance moves in the movie.
“Black Swan” is about a ballerina, played by Portman, who is cast as the lead in...
- 3/25/2011
- by Christopher John Farley
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Movie stars should earn their spurs in vaudeville, then next time a Black Swan comes around, the lead can do her own fouettés
Much as I enjoyed Black Swan (tutus, blood, evil ids – what's not to like?), I thought it was a shame Natalie Portman couldn't do all her own dancing. Don't get me wrong – the girl done good. She nailed the bun, achieved a creditable facsimile of the neurotic thoroughbred physique, and managed Ok with the expressive arm-flapping.
But anyone can dance with her arms. What I would call the "proper dancing" had to be performed by a professional with Portman's face overlaid using CGI. It's not her fault she didn't have the technique; she's an actress, not a ballerina. To pull off the highlight of the Odette/Odile double-role – the 32 fouettés en tournant – you would need to have practised 25 hours a day, from birth, on a diet of Silk Cut,...
Much as I enjoyed Black Swan (tutus, blood, evil ids – what's not to like?), I thought it was a shame Natalie Portman couldn't do all her own dancing. Don't get me wrong – the girl done good. She nailed the bun, achieved a creditable facsimile of the neurotic thoroughbred physique, and managed Ok with the expressive arm-flapping.
But anyone can dance with her arms. What I would call the "proper dancing" had to be performed by a professional with Portman's face overlaid using CGI. It's not her fault she didn't have the technique; she's an actress, not a ballerina. To pull off the highlight of the Odette/Odile double-role – the 32 fouettés en tournant – you would need to have practised 25 hours a day, from birth, on a diet of Silk Cut,...
- 1/21/2011
- by Anne Billson
- The Guardian - Film News
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