Sophia Takal Discusses Female Competition and Jealousy in Her Thrillers, Including New Film "Act One"
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Kate Erbland
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Summary
An interview-focused article examining filmmaker Sophia Takal's work, particularly her exploration of female competition and professional jealousy in thrillers like "Always Shine" and "Green." The piece discusses her latest film "Act One" starring Ella Beatty and Ari Graynor, which continues her thematic focus on complex female relationships, this time set in the world of acting students and teachers.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhile 'Green' was more concerned with the kind of jealousy sparked by competing for a man, 'Always Shine' turns its gaze on something Takal knows even more about: professional jealousy.
Just two films in, Takal proved herself to be our foremost contemporary chronicler of female competition turned into scary cinema.
In 'Act One,' Ella Beatty and Ari Graynor play a formidable acting student & teacher.
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