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Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.

fromInverse

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'The Ugly Stepsister' Is 'The Substance' For Disney Adults

Disney's fairy tales often sanitize original stories filled with dark themes and moral lessons, reflecting societal evolution in narrative expectations.

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fromPolygon

The Ugly Stepsister finds a new angle for Cinderella: The Substance-style body horror

The Ugly Stepsister critiques beauty standards through a twisted retelling of Cinderella, emphasizing body horror and self-loathing.

This film offers a satirical take on classic fairy tales, particularly Cinderella, by exploring deeper themes of vanity and societal expectations.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

The Ugly Stepsister review body-horror take on Cinderella is ingenious reworking of fairy tale

Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film reimagines Cinderella, blending body horror with dark humor to challenge traditional beauty norms.

fromRoger Ebert

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Sundance 2025: The Ugly Stepsister, By Design | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

'The Ugly Stepsister' reinvents the Cinderella story with dark themes of body horror and societal expectations.

fromInverse

Writing

'The Ugly Stepsister' Is 'The Substance' For Disney Adults

Disney's fairy tales often sanitize original stories filled with dark themes and moral lessons, reflecting societal evolution in narrative expectations.

The Dream Within the Fairy Tale: Emilie Blichfeldt on "The Ugly Stepsister" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The film 'The Ugly Stepsister' offers a dark twist on the classic Cinderella tale, highlighting themes of insecurity and societal pressure.

Elvira's transformation reflects the dangerous extremes individuals reach in seeking validation and beauty.

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fromPitchfork

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Model/Actriz: "Cinderella"

Cinderella represents personal growth and vulnerability, as Haden embraces his childhood dreams while performing with Model/Actriz.

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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

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Ugly sisters, fairy godmothers, and a prince: Hornchurch's panto is here

The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's pantomime Cinderella features a blend of returning favorites and new talent, ensuring an engaging holiday performance experience.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

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All the theatre shows coming to Dartford in 2025 - including Room on the Broom

Dartford Theatre has lined up a diverse 2025 season with family shows, comedy, and a Christmas panto, appealing to a wide audience.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

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Ugly sisters, fairy godmothers, and a prince: Hornchurch's panto is here

The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's pantomime Cinderella features a blend of returning favorites and new talent, ensuring an engaging holiday performance experience.

Miscellaneous

All the theatre shows coming to Dartford in 2025 - including Room on the Broom

Dartford Theatre has lined up a diverse 2025 season with family shows, comedy, and a Christmas panto, appealing to a wide audience.

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fromBustle

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Selena Gomez's Off-The-Shoulder Golden Globes Dress Was So 'Cinderella'-Coded

Selena Gomez honored her roots with a Cinderella-inspired gown at the 2025 Golden Globes, reflecting both her fashion and acting prowess.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

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On my radar: Reece Clarke's cultural highlights

Reece Clarke exemplifies how early passion and perseverance lead to success in ballet, culminating in his promotion to principal dancer at the Royal Ballet.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

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Bay Area arts: 16 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The African-American Shakespeare Company's 'Cinderella' presents a unique twist on the traditional tale, emphasizing African American culture and female empowerment.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News

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Drag acts, West End stars, and a real life Dame sprinkle stardust over panto

The King's Head Theatre's panto Cinderella features local history, celebrity voices, and a unique blend of family entertainment and adult humor.