Jackie (2012)
- director: Antoinette Beumer
- actor: Carice van Houten Holly Hunter Jelka van Houten
- writer: Karen Van Holst Pellekaan Marnie Blok
Synopsis:
Twin sisters Sofie and Daan (33) have been raised by their two fathers. When they receive an unexpected phone call from their hitherto unknown biological mother Jackie (Holly Hunter) in the US, they embark on an amazing adventure that alters their assumptions about everything they once believed to be true. The trip with the strange and ill-adjusted Jackie will change Sofie’s and Daan’s lives for good. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]
Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
CriticWire
-
Film
‘Ema’ Review: Pablo Larraín’s Wild and Bizarre Dance Drama Is One of the Year’s Most Electrifying Movies
Mariana Di Girolamo gives an incredible breakout performance in a delirious film about a dancer trying to get back the son she gave away.
Read More » -
Awards
The Oscar Race for Best Actress is Down To Emma Stone vs. Isabelle Huppert
In a fierce contest, the star of Oscar favorite “La La Land” has the advantage. But French veteran Isabelle Huppert could outclass her.
Read More » -
Film
What Was the Best Film of the 2016 New York Film Festival? — Critics Survey
From “Jackie” to “Paterson” and some unexpected points in between, a panel of critics single out their favorite films from NYFF 2016.
Read More » -
Film
As ‘Jackie’ and ‘Colossal’ Lure Buyers, Toronto Turns Into a Waiting Game
A deal for Pablo Larrain’s “Jackie” starring Natalie Portman is imminent, but the marketplace remains quiet as the Toronto Film Festival approaches the halfway point.
Read More »
-
Shop
How to Watch ‘High School Musical: The Musical – The Series’ Season 2 on Disney+
Catch Season 2 of the Disney+ musical series beginning May 14.
Read More » -
Television
‘Love, Death & Robots’ Review: An Improved Season 2 Widens the Netflix Anthology’s Universe, but Not by Much
Even with two standout shorts in its latest collection, there’s still plenty more room for this animated series to break free of the box it’s built for itself.
Read More » -
Television
‘Halston’ Review: Ewan McGregor Glides Through Ryan Murphy’s By-the-Book Netflix Biopic
The Scottish actor has a ball embodying the fashion designer who helped redefine American style in a lite limited series that takes a soft look at legacies.
Read More » -
Film
Robert Eggers’ ‘The Northman’ Sets April 2022 Release Date
The Viking saga from the director of “The Lighthouse” and “The Witch” is set to open on April 8, 2022.
Read More » -
Shop
Happy Birthday, George Lucas! 7 Movies to Stream on HBO Max, Disney+, and More
Lucas’ legacy is a lot bigger than just “Star Wars.”
Read More » -
Film
How Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Inspired Chris Rock to Write the First Scene of ‘Spiral’
Rock’s monologue takes hilarious aim at a key “Forrest Gump” character. Here’s how it was inspired by Tarantino’s debut.
Read More » -
Awards
‘The Underground Railroad’ and ‘Hacks’ Aim to Disrupt Emmy Races
The acclaimed duo arrived on the scene this week as full-fledged Emmy disrupters in races previously thought locked up.
Read More » -
Film
Zack Snyder ‘Might Consider’ Keeping the Squid Attack If He Directed ‘Watchmen’ Today
HBO’s “Watchmen” included the graphic novel’s squid attack on New York City, but Snyder has yet to see the limited series.
Read More » -
Shop
How to Watch ‘The Underground Railroad’ Limited Series on Amazon Prime
The 10-episode limited series debuted on Prime Video on May 14.
Read More » -
Television
‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff: Shonda Rhimes Will Write Young Queen Charlotte Spinoff Series
Shondaland vets Tom Verica and Betsy Beers will executive produce alongside Rhimes.
Read More » -
Shop
How to Watch ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ on HBO Max
Angelina Jolie stars in the action-packed thriller debuting in theaters and on HBO Max on May 14.
Read More » -
Film
New Movies: Release Calendar for May 14, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films
As theaters begin showing signs of life and streaming and VOD options stay hefty, IndieWire is here to guide you through all of your new viewing options each week.
Read More »
