Paint it black, amber tamblyns portrait of grief the new. By peter debruge as directorial debuts go, amber tamblyn s paint it black is kind of a mess, but then, so are its characters, which makes the film s raw, offkilter style somehow right for the. Amber tamblyn on the traumatic childhood audition that. Amber tamblyn adapted from the novel paint it black from author janet fitch. The cast, the performances, the script, it s all good stuff. With the queerly dark paint it black, amber tamblyn goes. Amber tamblyn on her nytimes oped, directorial debut. Acting since she was a child, amber tamblyn is now a director amber tamblyn s directorial debut, paint it black, is adapted from janet fitchs novel of the same name. Paint it black early on in her new film paint it black, not even a full reel into her directorial debut, amber tamblyn shows a profound understanding of. The santa monica observer had an opportunity to speak with amber tamblyn, an over 20year veteran of the film and television industry joan of arcadia, 127 hours, the ring, sisterhood of the traveling pants, about her stylish directorial debut paint it black. Clip from amber tamblyn s directorial debut, paint. Her debut, paint it black, stars fellow charismatic but sometimes underused young extv actor alia shawkat as josie, a woman who makes it about ten minutes into the movie before shes grieving her departed boyfriend, whose death comes as a shock.
Paint it black, amber s first turn as a filmmaker, is of that same ilk, with eccentric cinematic storytelling that is both dark and beautiful, just like the original novel. Amber tamblyn may be a firsttime director, but the sisterhood of the traveling pants stars skill behind the camera demonstrates the instincts of an industry veteran. Nothing that makes it stand out as a terrible film. Blake lively and alexis bledel stepped out to support amber tamblyn s directorial debut. Jan 12, 2017 amber tamblyn s directorial debut paint it black has been snapped up by imagination worldwide, which is taking all global right and plans an april release. Amber tamblyn makes her directorial debut with paint it black, based on the novel by janet fitch. The film, a strong directorial debut from tamblyn, is about living with the results, and it creates a waking nightmare of seemingly unresolvable pain and anguish. Paint it black was published in 2006, and tamblyn wanted to take the story of josie and meredith to the big screen almost immediately. Like its distraught protagonist, amber tamblyns paint it black is unforgiving, flawed and ferocious. Paint it black is a twisted tale of love, loss, and betrayal between josie, a nude mode. The gh and joan of arcadia star cowrote and directed the adaptation of judith finchs.
Paint it black, tells the story of two women from different worlds who, after losing the man they both loved, are joined in shock and grief when they are drawn into a twisted relationship that reflects equal parts distrust and blind need. Jun 07, 2016 early on in her new film paint it black, not even a full reel into her directorial debut, amber tamblyn shows a profound understanding of loss. Which makes it a shame that i, and many others, end up discovering it on shudder. Paint it black movie, paint it black trailer, paint it black. May 19, 2017 ifc films is opening telluride and toronto drama wakefield starring bryan cranston and jennifer garner in a dayanddate rollout, while imagination worldwide is launching paint it black in new. Tamblyn who met shawkat through husband david cross, shawkats arrested development costar realised the 27yearold was the perfect actress to replace her in paint it black after tamblyn. As directorial debuts go, amber tamblyn s paint it black is kind of a mess, but then, so are its characters, which makes the films raw, offkilter style somehow right for the material. The world premiere of paint it black the movie has been announced, and at last, im allowed to talk about it. The movie i saw in my head was grey gardens directed by david lynch, she writes in. This seems like a good premise, however, at the end of it all, the film is flawed in not having too thrilling of a plot and also left me empty at what i had seen.
Now playing in select cinemas, paint it black is a challenging and deeply effective examination of emotional turmoil, driven by remarkably. According to the movies director, amber tamblyn, no two men speak to each other. To see what that would look like, go to a theater near you now to see paint it black. Paint it black movie trailer amber tamblyn director refinery29. Amber tamblyn s directorial debut, paint it black, is a visually stunning exploration of grief and a fitting followup to her 2015 poetry collection, dark sparkler, which explored the lives and deaths of doomed actresses. Blake lively at paint it black nyc premiere may 2017. Amber tamblyn is digging deep for her directorial debut. Tamblyns directorial debut stars alia shawkat as a grieving girlfriend who begins a messedup relationship with her former boyfriends mother. Paint it black is the story of the aftermath of michaels death, and josies struggle to hold onto the true world he shared with her. Dark and boldly expressionistic, amber tamblyns directorial debut attempts to find the cinematic equivalent of. In paint it black, the actress makes her debut as a director in a story about the aftershocks. May 17, 2017 as directorial debuts go, amber tamblyns paint it black is kind of a mess, but then, so are its characters, which makes the films raw, offkilter style somehow right for the material. Paint it black movie trailer amber tamblyn director.
As directorial debuts go, amber tamblyns paint it black is kind of a mess, but then, so are its characters, which makes the films raw, offkilter. Swiss fist actressturneddirector amber tamblyn s directorial debut, paint it black is a perfect examination into grief and how it affects different members of the family and loved ones. It makes its presence known at odd times and in unexpected ways, and it affects everyone differently. Jun 21, 2017 as directorial debuts go, amber tamblyn s paint it black is kind of a mess, but then, so are its characters, which makes the films raw, offkilter style somehow right for the material, which. Paint it black features the voices of three very talented women tamblyn, shawkat, and mcteer and is all the more powerful for it. That kind of grief the real kind is what the actress amber tamblyn is trying to capture in. Amber tamblyn on her paint it black directorial debut wwd. Theres nothing inherently wrong with paint it black. Watch intense trailer for amber tamblyns paint it black. It tells the story of two women a punkedout nightclubber, josie alia shawkat, and an older classical pianist, meredith janet mcteer who share a venndiagrammed slice of memory. Paint it black 2016 fullhd movie cast paint it black 2016 fullhd movie english subtitle paint it black 2016 fullhd movie release date. Paint it black 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. May 19, 2017 paint it black doesnt offer clear answers to michaels suicide, because it s wise enough not to go looking for them.
But i think you must have experienced true love to appreciate how good paint it black portrays the devastation of suddenly losing it. Tamblyn shoots in colors that are dark but rich, light sources blazing, the camera lingering on. And to hear amber tamblyn discuss the film, listen to the tenminute excerpt above. Amber tamblyn, the actress, author, and filmmaker, doesnt bother with coyness when it comes to her influences. The soundtrack adds a lot to enhance the melancholy emotions, together with dreamy color filters and professional cinematography. Amber tamblyn, the director and her writing partner ed dougherty. Dec 19, 2014 more than just a gleam in mamas eye now. May 18, 2017 that kind of grief the real kind is what the actress amber tamblyn is trying to capture in her directorial debut, paint it black, a conventiondefying film about how two polar. Amber rose tamblyn was born may 14, 1983 in santa monica, california. Amber tamblyn talks directorial debut, paint it black.
Amber rose tamblyn born may 14, 1983 is an american actress, writer, and director. Amber tamblyn talks staying friends with her sisterhood of the traveling pants stars in our exclusive interview. Many movies about love seems so fake and cliche, not this one. Amber tamblyns directorial debut pits girlfriend vs mommieinlaw dearest a grounded alia shawkat and an overthetop janet mcteer play off each other as though. Paint it black doesnt offer clear answers to michaels suicide, because its wise enough not to go looking for them. She has appeared in live nude girls 1995 and johnny mysto. Adapted from a novel by white oleander author janet fitch, paint it black is the directorial debut of amber tamblyn, who originally planned to star in the film herself and let someone else direct. Amy poehler had given me the book maybe 10 years ago, just as a friend, and said. Life has a dark side and amber tamblyn isnt afraid to go there in front of or behind the camera. Tamblyn who met shawkat through husband david cross, shawkats arrested development costar realized the 27yearold was the perfect actress to replace her in paint it black after tamblyn made. May 18, 2017 although paint it black, actress amber tamblyns dark, evocative adaptation of the 2006 novel by janet fitch white oleander, is often a case of style over substance, the firsttime. Actress amber tamblyn s first movie as a director dives headfirst into the hotbutton subject of suicide and emerges with expressionistic power with savage grace. Ifc films is opening telluride and toronto drama wakefield starring bryan cranston and jennifer garner in a dayanddate rollout, while imagination worldwide is launching paint it black in new. Amber tamblyn, a true force of nature, who fell in love with the book back in 2007, wrote the screenplay, fought to get it made and in the end, directed it.
Amber tamblyns striking paint it black transcends its. As josie searches for the key to understanding his death, she finds herself both repelled and attracted to michaels pianist mother, meredith, who holds josie responsible for her sons torment. Amber tamblyn s directorial debut paint it black has been snapped up by imagination worldwide, which is taking all global rights. Bust s mutitalented poetry editor amber tamblyn has been on a selfactualizing blitz recently. Amber tamblyns directorial debut paint it black is a. Having that dream come true a decade later, she says, is. A young artist commits suicide and the mother blames his girlfriend. In addition, her most popular role has been the role of emily bowenquartermaine of the. May 17, 2017 adapted from a novel by white oleander author janet fitch, paint it black is the directorial debut of amber tamblyn, who originally planned to star in the film herself and let someone else direct. Alexis bledel, amber tamblyn, and blake lively are still as close as ever. The directorial debut of actress and writer amber tamblyn.
While filming her new movie, paint it black, general hospital alum amber tamblyn exemily found herself secondguessing her choices until she was reminded of an absolutely traumatic audition from her childhood and that powerful memory changed everything. Acting since she was a child, amber tamblyn is now a. Amber tamblyn talks directorial debut paint it black. Although paint it black, actress amber tamblyn s dark, evocative adaptation of the 2006 novel by janet fitch white oleander, is often a case of style over substance, the firsttime. Jun 09, 2017 check out this exclusive clip from amber tamblyns directorial debut, paint it black. Amber tamblyn, a true force of nature, who fell in love with the book back in 2007, wrote the screenplay, fought to get it made and in the end, directed it as her debut behind the camera.
May 17, 2017 blake lively at paint it black nyc premiere may 2017. Like its distraught protagonist, amber tamblyn s paint it black is unforgiving, flawed and ferocious. She first came to national attention in her role on the soap opera general hospital as emily quartermaine, followed by a starring role on the primetime series joan of arcadia, portraying the title character, joan girardi, for which she received primetime emmy and golden globe nominations. Amber caught an agents eye at the age of ten after a performance in pippi longstocking. May 19, 2017 amber tamblyn is digging deep for her directorial debut. Paint it black firsttime feature director amber tamblyn sparked to janet fitchs big, bruising novel paint it black the very first time she read it. Jun 03, 2016 paint it black is the story of the aftermath of michaels death, and josies struggle to hold onto the true world he shared with her. Whether you know her from house, joan of arcadia, the sisterhood of the traveling pants or even django unchained, actress amber tamblyn has likely stolen a scene or two in some of your favorite films and shows but tamblyn has now moved behind the camera to write and direct her first film, paint it black. While some aspects may lean more on the heavy handed side, each risk hit the tone of the movie. Paint it black, which is available now on all major video on demand platforms, is based on the janet fitch novel of the same name and follows josie alia shawkat, a.
Paint it black takes place in the aftermath of a suicide. Suicide sparks conflict in savagely moving debut actressturneddirector amber tamblyns first movie dives headfirst into hotbutton subject with grace and grit. This was a powerful dark directorial debut by amber tamblyn i look forward to witnessing more of her work. Amber tamblyn interview amber tamblyn paint it black. We spoke with amber about adapting the novel, the movie s queer themes and. The actor and poet, making her directorial debut with this adaptation of janet fitchs. Paint it black is actress amber tamblyns directorial debut, and after a decade long struggle to finally make it into a film, she explained to. May 04, 2017 firsttime feature director amber tamblyn sparked to janet fitchs big, bruising novel paint it black the very first time she read it.
May 16, 2017 at first, paint it black scrambles the rules of noir haircolor evil, with the blonde mother attacking the brunette lover at the dead sons funeral, a scene that tamblyn dares to goose into. Paint it black tells the story of two women from different worlds who, after losing the man they both loved, are joined in shock and grief when they are drawn into a twisted relationship that reflects equal parts distrust and blind need. The actor and poet, making her directorial debut with this adaptation of janet fitch. Its in variety, and its official, the paint it black movie is shot and wrapping. May 22, 2017 amber tamblyns atmospheric directorial debut, paint it black, can be traced back to amy poehler. It feels like its presented as a horror movie to me, when its not that way at all. The drama is a film adaptation of janet fitchs 2006 book of the same name, the followup to her celebrated novel white oleander.
Paint it black is a 2016 american film directed by amber tamblyn and cowritten with ed dougherty based on janet fitchs 2006 novel of the same name. Amber tamblyns paint it black acquired by imagination. Amber tamblyn wants to paint it black in stylish directorial debut. May 19, 2017 paint it black is the story of the aftermath of michaels death, and josies struggle to hold onto the true world he shared with her. Shes spoken out against sexual assault with opeds in the new york times and her involvement with times up. Amber tamblyn on the subtext and queer themes of paint it.
And youll see it clear and strong in paint it black, a staggeringly impressive feature directing debut for actress amber tamblyn. Amber tamblyn s directorial debut pits girlfriend vs mommieinlaw dearest a grounded alia shawkat and an overthetop janet mcteer play off each other as though. Five questions for paint it black writerdirector amber tamblyn. In addition, her most popular role has been the role of emily bowen. Amber tamblyn was definitely not expecting paint it black to be her directorial debut just as she wasnt expecting to bump into her prospective star, alia shawkat, au naturel at the spa one. Paint it black the movie premiere janet fitchs blog. May 21, 2017 to see what that would look like, go to a theater near you now to see paint it black. May 17, 2017 but tamblyn has now moved behind the camera to write and direct her first film, paint it black.