Emerald Fennell

Saltburn review – gorgeous, lurid, shallow and frustrating

By Hannah Strong

A working-class student finds himself thrust into a new world in Emerald Fennell’s stylish but underwhelming second feature.

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Carey Mulligan: ‘Women have been having these conversations for millennia’

By Hannah Strong

Carey Mulligan is into taking risks, and her role as Cassie Thomas might just be her biggest one yet.

Emerald Fennell is lining up a superhero movie for her next film

By Charles Bramesco

The Promising Young Woman writer/director is in talks to pen the script for DC Films’ Zatanna.

Toxic Avenger: Emerald Fennell on Promising Young Woman

By Hannah Strong

The writer/director shares her love of Paris Hilton and her frustrations with the way we talk about women in film.

Promising Young Woman

By Hannah Strong

A ferocious lead turn by Carey Mulligan super-charges this shocking, outspoken debut that pulls none of its punches.

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The 30 best films of 2020

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Our favourite new releases from this year, featuring Spike Lee, Chloé Zhao, Josephine Decker and more.

LWLies 84: The Promising Young Woman Issue – On Sale Now!

By Hannah Strong

Our spring issue celebrates first-time director Emerald Fennell’s scorching black comedy.

Promising Young Women – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Carey Mulligan is on blistering form in Emerald Fennell’s darkly comic, provocative debut feature.

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