‘Alice, Darling’ Review: Phenomenal Anna Kendrick-Led Drama Explores The Tolls of Emotional Abuse [TIFF]

Naman Ramachandran AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, has revealed a raft of pre-sales on Richard Linklater’s “Hitman” and Anna Kendrick’s “The Dating Game.” “Hitman” will begin production in New Orleans in early October and “The Dating Game” in Vancouver later the same month. “The Dating Game,” which marks Kendrick’s directorial debut, tells the chilling true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on popular U.S. dating program “The Dating Game” — and was selected to go on a date with contestant Cheryl Bradshaw (to be played by Kendrick) — before his grisly crimes were ultimately exposed.

AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s independent content studio AGC Studios, has secured a raft of pre-sales on Richard Linklater’s Hitman and Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut The Dating Game, both of which will enter production in October.

Anna Kendrick found being stuck in an elevator to be "very dramatic". The ‘Alice, Darling’ star found herself stuck inside an elevator the Toronto International Film Festival, and she's likened the experience to being in an "absurdist comedy". After being asked about the ordeal, the 37-year-old actress told 'Entertainment Tonight': "You know what? It was very dramatic.

Anna Kendrick was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in an elevator over the weekend. The Pitch Perfect actress took to Instagram on Sunday to share that she and six other people became stranded in the lift while on their way to an appearance to promote her new film Alice, Darling at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada on Sunday. "Ah, the classic 'I'm behind schedule at this film festival because I had to be rescued from an elevator' excuse #TIFF22," she wrote in the caption.

Anna Kendrick donned an eye-catching dress as she walked the red carpet to celebrate the premiere of her latest film titled Alice, Darling on Sunday. The talented actress, 37, wore a yellow gown and appeared to be in good spirits as she took part in the Toronto International Film Festival. The star recently opened up about her surprising experience of getting trapped in an elevator before the big premiere, joking to People, 'I got in the wrong elevator at the wrong time.'  Beautiful: Anna Kendrick, 37, was seen walking the red carpet at the screening of Alice, Darling during the Toronto International Film Festival earlier on Sunday The Pitch Perfect actress slipped into a vibrant, yellow strapless mini dress that stopped just above her knees.  The dress showed off her slim waist and fit physique as she posed for photos on the star-studded red carpet at the film festival. Anna slipped into a pair of gold, open-toed strappy heels to coincide with the color scheme of her ensemble.  Stunning: The Pitch Perfect actress looked on the bright side by donning a yellow dress for the premiere of her latest thriller  Adventurous day: The Twilight alum got trapped in an elevator earlier on Sunday before the premiere To accessorize her look, the Twilight alum added a pair of gold-colored, dangly earrings that almost brushed her shoulders and a gold ring. In order to keep the yellow dress the main focal point, Anna opted to not add any other pieces of jewelry. Her brunette hair was parted in the middle, and pulled back into a sleek, stylish ponytail. Her makeup was elegantly done, which comprised of black eyeliner and eyeshadow, along with a nude-colored lipstick. The beauty appeared to be thrilled to take part in the special screening

Alice, Darling follows an abuse victim as she comes to terms with the end of her relationship. The script was written by  Alanna Francis and director by Mary Nighy. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Wunmi Mosaku, and Charlie Carrick.

Anna Kendrick had a little setback during her time at the Toronto International Film Festival. On Sunday, the actress shared that she and her team got stuck in an elevator on the way to an appearance. And lucky for the Internet, she documented the whole ordeal.

Anna Kendrick gets in a big group selfie with some fans while arriving at the premiere for her new movie, Alice, Darling, during the 2022 Toronto Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on Sunday night (September 11) in Toronto, Canada.

Anna Kendrick got stuck in an elevator on Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival and documented her rescue on social media.The 37-year-old actress recorded herself cracking jokes while stuck in the elevator for her roughly 22.1 million followers on Instagram and 6.9 million followers on Twitter.'Ah, the classic ''I'm behind schedule at this film festival because I had to be rescued from an elevator'' excuse #TIFF22,' she wrote as a caption. Elevator rescue: Anna Kendrick got stuck in an elevator on Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival and documented her rescue on social mediaThe video clips showed Anna keeping everyone amused as they waited to be rescued by firefighters.She quipped that she should not have left the house without a 'little airplane-sized bottle' just in case she got stuck in an elevator.

Anna Kendrick had a little setback during her time at the Toronto International Film Festival. On Sunday, the actress shared that she and her team got stuck in an elevator on the way to an appearance. And lucky for the Internet, she documented the whole ordeal.

Manori Ravindran International Editor The stars descended on Soho House in downtown Toronto on Saturday for Variety and Chanel’s Female Filmmakers’ Dinner during the Toronto International Film Festival. Guests in attendance included Tilda Swinton, star of Joanna Hogg’s “The Eternal Daughter”; Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of “The Woman King”; Darren Aronofsky, director of “The Whale”; and Anna Kendrick, who’s in Toronto shopping her new AGC Studios project “The Dating Game” to market buyers. Stars mingled on a packed rooftop before convening in the club’s private dining room, which gathered around 100 of the festival’s bright lights in filmmaking. They dined on a bespoke Soho House menu of beef tartare with black truffle, black cod and bok choy, and wagyu rib cap with porcini purée.

Carole Horst Plenty of us have experienced helicopter parenting, but how many have had their dad’s film premiere hovering over their own? First-time feature director Mary Nighy, for one. On Sept. 11, she’ll attend the Toronto Gala world premiere of her psychological thriller “Alice, Darling” just hours after her actor dad Bill Nighy’s drama “Living” has its Canadian debut that afternoon. “He was joking that I’ve got the ‘cool’ time slot — we were laughing about that,” she says. “‘Living’ is beautiful, and I’m so proud of his work. He watched ‘Alice’ and is really excited for me. I think it will be lovely to do this together.”   

the movies that she chooses don’t challenge her too deeply (cough cough Noelle) or ask her to show that much range. Sometimes, as in say the Pitch Perfect movies, she’s playing a variation of the personality we often see from Kendrick on late-night talk shows or red carpet interviews. Snarky.

Anna Kendrick has revealed that she suffered from an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship.The 37-year-old star told People on Wednesday that the union ended just before she signed on to star in the movie Alice, Darling, but that 'recovery has been so challenging.'The actress also shared that the difficult relationship was hard to deal with as she really was in love with the man whom she 'trusted.' Not all easy: Anna Kendrick has revealed that she suffered from an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship. Seen in 2021The Maine native offered: 'I was in a situation where I loved and trusted this person more than I trusted myself.'So when that person is telling you that you have a distorted sense of reality and that you are impossible and that all the stuff that you think is going on is not going on, your life gets really confusing really quickly.' She also noted that she finally realized at the end of the relationship that the dysfunction was not her fault.'I was in a situation where, at the end, I had the unique experience of finding out that everything I thought was going on was in fact going on.

Speaking her truth. Anna Kendrick opened up about a challenging past experience in her romantic life while discussing her new movie, Alice, Darling.

Anna Kendrick is opening up.

Anna Kendrick has revealed that she suffered from an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship.The 37-year-old star told People on Wednesday that the union ended just before she signed on to star in the movie Alice, Darling, but that 'recovery has been so challenging.'The actress also shared that the difficult relationship was hard to deal with as she really was in love with the man whom she 'trusted.' Not all easy: Anna Kendrick has revealed that she suffered from an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship. Seen in 2021The Maine native offered: 'I was in a situation where I loved and trusted this person more than I trusted myself.'So when that person is telling you that you have a distorted sense of reality and that you are impossible and that all the stuff that you think is going on is not going on, your life gets really confusing really quickly.' She also noted that she finally realized at the end of the relationship that the dysfunction was not her fault.'I was in a situation where, at the end, I had the unique experience of finding out that everything I thought was going on was in fact going on.

It was difficult, but not unfamiliar for Anna Kendrick to connect to her character in “Alice, Darling”.

Anna Kendrick is taking on an exciting new project.