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Shooting The Handmaid’s Tale’s final season as a new mother was ‘visceral’, says Elisabeth Moss

Shooting The Handmaid’s Tale’s final season as a new mother was ‘visceral’, says Elisabeth Moss

Apr 03, 2025 11:33 PM IST Now that Elisabeth Moss is a mother herself, playing June Osborne and bidding goodbye to her with the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale has to hit different It’s not hard to see why The Handmaid’s Tale struck a chord with women the world over. Across 5 stupendous seasons, the dystopian drama has painted a world which may seem like an outrageously exaggerated take on the social standing women in an eternally-patriarchal world — but not exactly improbable. The series which has crowned Elisabeth Moss with an Emmy and Golden Globe win for her portrayal of June Osborne, will soon be airing its final season. The official trailer for the same was released by Hulu 2 weeks back which rightly proclaimed — ‘everything has led to this’. Elisabeth Moss comments on how motherhood impacted her approach to The Handmaid’s Tale’s final season Ahead of the season premiere held last night in California, Elisabeth opened up about her last dance of death with June on-screen: “I love this story so …

Elizabeth Moss Details Her ‘Visceral’ Experience Shooting Last Season of The Handmaid’s Tale After Becoming a Mom: ‘All Mothers are Heroines’

Elizabeth Moss Details Her ‘Visceral’ Experience Shooting Last Season of The Handmaid’s Tale After Becoming a Mom: ‘All Mothers are Heroines’

The Handmaid’s Tale is a story of a mother and daughter at its heart! Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne had her firstborn daughter taken away from her during the formation of Gilead, the dystopian society that the show revolves around.  In the totalitarian regime, women are forced to breed for the ruling elite, stripping them away from human rights. But Osborne’s (Moss) will to find her oldest daughter gives her the strength to fight back.  The actress, who welcomed her first baby in 2024, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her experience filming the sixth and final season. Moss told the outlet that ending the show after being a mom felt extremely meaningful.  “I’m playing this character who is this iconic mother figure. All mothers are heroines, and she’s definitely a heroine,” she added. The Invisible Man actress revealed that her personal and professional life coming together created a beautiful “synergy” for her.  Moss revealed that being a mother definitely impacted the way she approached her character, who is such a dedicated and passionate mother. …

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced With Visceral Reveal Trailer, Will Arrive Later This Year

Kingdom Come: Deliverance, 2018’s meticulous medieval action-RPG, is finally getting a sequel. Publisher Plaion has announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, set for release in 2024 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Developed by Warhorse Studios, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 promises to be a “true sequel” to the first game, bringing visceral first-person melee combat and a deep RPG experience. The game was announced with a 14-minute-long reveal video late Thursday, with developers Warhorse diving into gameplay details and features. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 also received an announcement trailer that showcased the story, combat and detailed visuals. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set in a war-torn 15th century central Europe and continues the story of Henry of Skalitz from the first game. Henry, son of a blacksmith and a simple peasant, was thrust into a saga of revenge during the events of the first game, where he learned and rose through the ranks to become an able warrior. In the sequel, players will get to continue Henry’s journey amidst a raging civil war, meet new …

Civil War first reactions: Alex Garland’s war film called ‘visceral’ cautionary tale post SXSW premiere | Hollywood

Alex Garland, acclaimed director of Ex Machina and Annihilation, just premiered his latest feature Civil War at the SXSW festival. If the first reviews are any indication, fans can expect another stellar film from the director. Reviewers and fans who attended the festival took to X to share their first reactions to the film. (Also read: Joe Camp, writer and director of Benji films, dies at 84) Kirsten Dunst in a still from Civil War. About Civil War The official synopsis of Civil War, as per the festival site reads, “From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.” It stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, and Stephen McKinley Henderson among others. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. First reviews Erik Davis of Fandango wrote, “Alex Garland’s #CivilWar is unlike anything I’ve ever watched. It’s a big, viscous, action-packed war picture from A24, which …

Frida movie review: A visceral exploration of the Mexican painter’s life and art

“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to.” A still from Frida, the new documentary on Frida Kahlo Even though there have been films, shows, and countless exhibitions about the famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s work over the years (the one that sticks most notably is the 2002 Julie Taymor biopic starring Salma Hayek as Frida), not many have come close to capturing the intense and complex legacy of the artist. (Also read: From Girls Will Be Girls to Frida: 10 movies we’re most looking forward to at Sundance Film Festival 2024) Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here The new documentary directed by Carla Gutiérrez wants to revisit her life story through her own words – and emerges quite successful at it. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Frida is a vibrant and innovative departure, one that is more or less able to capture the artist’s spirit and shifting perspective with the world. Revisiting a real-life story The key here is the proximity to …