Spencer
2021
Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Milos Forman
Slapstick Biopic
What’s it all about: The Windsors, only this time it’s Kristen Stewart and a pheasant instead of Helen Mirren and a stag. Uncredited Sarah Ferguson look-alike Olga Hellsing steals every stifled dinner table scene with fiery red hair in the background.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: royal trappings
Relics: bulimia (it’s so ’87)
Hoops: running from the palace to escape like you’re Meryl Streep trying to run away from “August: Osage County”
Heartthrob: Kristen Stewart
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: the whole Lady Di story
LoFi Magic: iconic fashion montage, when the movie is not quite sure what else to do
Makes me want to: cast Kristen Stewart as Chiki Reese
Candotti Take: “Her best work interpreting something is the Chanel ads.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes (on a long flight)
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