Gleadow, Ewan (September 4, 2022). "Venice 2022: Pearl". CULT FOLLOWING. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 24, 2022. The locations and sets give it an edge of quality, it feels like an expensive period piece at times especially when Perl visits the town. Amongst the farms animals and murder there's effortless monologues, Goth is award deserving delightful. With plenty going on under the skin in amongst the horror and theatrics the small cast ensemble is perfect. David Corenswet as the likeable rogue projectionist is memorable, Emma Jenkins-Purro as prim Mitsy is fantastic. Tandi Wright's Ruth, Perls mother has screen presence, along with Matthew Sunderland as Pearl's paralyzed father. But for how obvious the plotting and dialogue can be from co-writers West and Goth in painting a portrait of a monster, it’s fun to interpret Pearl’s proclamations throughout her film as actor/serial killer double-speak: “The whole world is going to know my name,” “I don't like reality,” “All I want is to be loved.” Goth makes these revelations count in primal showcases, expressed with a breathy, heavily accented voice that’s meant to make her sound kind of naive and very much innocent, a carbon copy of the countless Pearls out there. A long-running close-up of Goth later on takes us on a wild ride of her anxieties about not being loved, her fears of her true self, unaware that the sudden turn within her is near, especially after someone makes her feel small. Then they suffer for it. Vlessing, Etan (July 26, 2022). " 'Pearl' Trailer Reveals Origins of Ti West's 'X' Villain". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022 . Retrieved July 27, 2022.

Austin Film Critics Association Award Nominations". Austin Film Critics Association. January 3, 2022. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023 . Retrieved January 3, 2022. Pearl (subtitled An X-traordinary Origin Story) is a 2022 American horror film directed by Ti West, co-written by West and Mia Goth, who reprises her role as the title character, and featuring David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland and Emma Jenkins-Purro in supporting roles. A prequel to X (2022) and the second installment in the X film series, it serves as an origin story for the title villain, whose fervent aspiration to become a movie star led her to committing violent acts on her family's Texas homestead in 1918. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.Tending to her ailing father, under the watch of her overbearing mother, Perl hopes to change her life and fulfil her dreams, but her repression clashes with her ambition with horrific consequences. Tabbara, Mona (November 11, 2022). "Universal Pictures Content Group acquires Ti West's 'Pearl' from A24". Screen International. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023 . Retrieved March 1, 2023. Ti West's cleverly realised tale oozes cinema, capturing the best of horror; but refreshingly fresh as he's done in previous works. It's not just Tobe Hooper's alligator, farmhouses and slasher setups, there's also echoes of a Lizzie Borden story too. Both prequel and origin story to Ti West's excellent X, Perl can also be viewed as a stand-alone film. With vibes of Psycho and the vivid colour of Wizard of Oz, Mia Goth controls every scene with an outstanding performance as damaged, chorus girl wannabe Perl. Set on 1918 both West and Goth's script reflects truths of a bygone era (without following paint by numbers expectation if you'd seen X). The cinematography, effects and score complement the dreams, delusions and murders as Perl longs to escape her secluded farm and caring chores. At the movie theater, Pearl meets a young projectionist who takes a liking to her. While riding her bicycle home, Pearl stops along a cornfield and begins dancing with a scarecrow, fantasizing about the projectionist, and masturbates with it. When her mother realizes that eight cents are missing from an errand Pearl did, Pearl is berated about being careless and has her supper withheld.

Wow, this reminds me of the 90s when America got every movie months in advance and early internet forums were just full of spoilers. https://t.co/I6aIjMMvxS West announced in March 2022 that he was working on the script for a third movie in the film series, to be set chronologically after the events of X. That project will explore another subgenre of horror and will continue depicting how cinema in general, and the development of home video releases in particular, have influenced society. West stated that, while a viewer can watch each movie independently without having seen the previous film, they are made to "complement each other". [9] [5] In describing his creative processes during the development of these films, West stated, "I'm trying to build a world out of all this, like people do these days." The filmmaker further noted, "You can't make a slasher movie without a bunch of sequels". [8] Bradshaw, Peter (September 3, 2022). "Pearl review – Mia Goth and Ti West scare up a storm in extraordinary pandemic horror". The Guardian. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022 . Retrieved September 3, 2022. Cooped up by her strict mother, Pearl dreams of breaking free and becoming a Hollywood star, but her temptations and repressions soon draw out the sadistic side of her personality. The fact Pearl isn’t available in UK til next flippin year is sad awful bloody cruel !! https://t.co/VNpisa0LPESet in 1979, X follows a group of young filmmakers who attempt to make an adult film on a ranch in rural Texas. However, they soon find themselves in a deadly situation when their elderly hosts catch them in the act. Smith, Derek (September 14, 2022). " 'Pearl' Review: An Un-X-traordinary Origin Story". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022 . Retrieved September 25, 2022. Ti West’s “Pearl” is about how frightening actors can be as they feed that corrosive need to be seen at all costs. So it’s fitting that this movie’s most brilliant moment, its final shot (not a spoiler, as we know she makes it to 1979 in West's “ X”), is from Goth using her face to disturbing ends. It’s a wide, forced smile; her teeth signal happiness, while her sporadically twitching facial muscles and welling tears say something much scarier, all while frozen in that desperation. West makes us stare at it during the closing credits. It’s all wildly, wonderfully discomforting, and one wishes this character study strove for that effect more often while telling a story that’s not as nuanced as its final, silent call for help. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.

D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 14, 2022). " 'The Woman King' Eyes Long Haul At Fall Box Office After Hot TIFF Premiere With 100% Rotten Tomatoes – Weekend Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022 . Retrieved September 14, 2022. Navarro, Meagan (September 20, 2022). " 'Pearl' Writer/Director Ti West Teases 'MaXXXine' and Explains How 'X' Became a Highly Unique Trilogy". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022 . Retrieved November 15, 2022. Zilko, Christian (September 18, 2022). " 'The Fabelmans' Wins TIFF 2022 People's Choice Award". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023 . Retrieved September 18, 2022. Desk, The Styles (December 11, 2022). "Styles's 93 Most Stylish 'People' of 2022". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022 . Retrieved December 12, 2022. Pearl: Oh, Howard. I realize how this all must sound. Honestly, there was a time I was flattered to have someone as handsome as you pine over me. You're such a good person, I know that. I made sure to always be mindful with your heart. I never wanted you to feel jealous. It's an awful feeling like a rot the way it just twists and turns at your insides. I know that aching so well. I feel it.. whenever I see others whose lives come easy because.. the truth is I'm not really a good person.Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 14, 2022). "A24's 'X' Has Shot A Prequel, Ti West Reveals At Pic's SXSW Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022 . Retrieved March 15, 2022. Lattanzio, Ryan (November 22, 2022). "2023 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced (Updating Live)". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022 . Retrieved November 22, 2022.