Elle Fanning Believes Genre Movies Deserve Award-Worthy Recognition
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, actress Elle Fanning made a bold statement about genre films. She suggested that movies from these categories are just as deserving of recognition and accolades as any other type of film.
Fanning pointed to the success of her own sci-fi franchise, Predator: Badlands, and the critically-acclaimed comedy-drama Sentimental Value. However, she also acknowledged that many genre releases often go unrecognized, including recent films like Prey and Smile 2.
The actress hopes that this trend will change in the future. "So we are broadening it, and I think that's important," Fanning said. "Or I feel like we are pushing towards opening it up a little bit more. Just because it's genre, I don't think that people should be biased."
Fanning shared her own experience playing two characters in Predator: Badlands, which presented both an artistic challenge and a physical one. The actress had to balance comedic timing with action sequences, while also working closely with co-star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.
Despite the challenges, Fanning praised the film's success, particularly in terms of its recognition for female-led roles. She cited the successes of films like Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Substance, which highlighted her own colleague Demi Moore's outstanding performance.
Fanning believes that recognizing genre films is crucial for promoting creativity and innovation in the industry. "I don't agree with that: a film is a film!" she said. "It's not about whether it's sci-fi or drama β it's about storytelling and acting."
As Fanning continues to advocate for greater recognition of genre films, her own success in Predator: Badlands serves as a testament to the potential for critically-acclaimed stories in these categories.
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, actress Elle Fanning made a bold statement about genre films. She suggested that movies from these categories are just as deserving of recognition and accolades as any other type of film.
Fanning pointed to the success of her own sci-fi franchise, Predator: Badlands, and the critically-acclaimed comedy-drama Sentimental Value. However, she also acknowledged that many genre releases often go unrecognized, including recent films like Prey and Smile 2.
The actress hopes that this trend will change in the future. "So we are broadening it, and I think that's important," Fanning said. "Or I feel like we are pushing towards opening it up a little bit more. Just because it's genre, I don't think that people should be biased."
Fanning shared her own experience playing two characters in Predator: Badlands, which presented both an artistic challenge and a physical one. The actress had to balance comedic timing with action sequences, while also working closely with co-star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.
Despite the challenges, Fanning praised the film's success, particularly in terms of its recognition for female-led roles. She cited the successes of films like Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Substance, which highlighted her own colleague Demi Moore's outstanding performance.
Fanning believes that recognizing genre films is crucial for promoting creativity and innovation in the industry. "I don't agree with that: a film is a film!" she said. "It's not about whether it's sci-fi or drama β it's about storytelling and acting."
As Fanning continues to advocate for greater recognition of genre films, her own success in Predator: Badlands serves as a testament to the potential for critically-acclaimed stories in these categories.