Matthew Libatique on Capturing the Nightmare of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today, after many weeks of drama, Don’t Worry Darling, the anticipated sophomore film for director Olivia Wilde is finally hitting theaters. And while the film itself is getting something of a mixed reaction, the one thing many can agree on is that the visuals are terrific. And part of that is the vision of Oscar-nominated, Filipino American cinematographer Matthew Libatique.

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NOC Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is Not That Bad

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Mike Manalo

I need to get something off my chest. We’ve gotten to a point where behind the scenes drama that has absolutely nothing to do with narrative, character, acting, etc. is affecting audience perceptions of movies, without audiences actually bothering to see a movie.

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Editing the Dystopian World of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ with Affonso Goncalves

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Mike Manalo

They say that shooting a movie means collecting footage, but editing a movie makes it a film. Ok, that’s not an actual quote from anywhere, I just made it up. But doesn’t make it any less true. The editing process is actually where a movie finds itself. And for director Olivia Wilde’s head-trip, Don’t Worry Darling, you need a strong editor to bring to life the nightmarish fever dream poor Florence Pugh must fight through. That’s where Affonso Goncalves comes in!

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New Motion Poster for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Debuts

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’re getting closer to the release of Olivia Wilde’s sophomore feature, Don’t Worry Darling! And WB is counting down with the release of another new motion poster. The film, starring global treasure, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, and Chris Pine, hits theaters September 23.

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Eerie New Trailer for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Drops Online

July 21, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’re in the dog days of summer, folks. But we’re already looking to the chills of the fall movie season. Chief among them is the highly anticipated film from director Olivia Wilde, her second film after the brilliant Booksmart, entitled Don’t Worry Darling. The film and its Twilight Zone-y premise definitely has everyone’s curiosities peaked. Will Wilde deliver? Based on this eerie trailer, I think all signs point to “yes.”

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Check Out this Creepy Motion Poster for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

June 16, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

Olivia Wilde definitely knows how to set a mood. And while not much has been revealed yet for her upcoming thriller Don’t Worry Darling, Wilde debuted a new motion poster for the release starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles.

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Official Trailer for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Debuts

May 2, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

Fresh from its debut in CinemaCon, WB has released the first trailer and images for its upcoming thriller, Don’t Worry Darling. Directed by Olivia Wilde, the film features an all star cast led by Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. It also features Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, Kiki Layne, and Wilde herself.

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Check Out Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

Booksmart was one of the very best films of 2019, making it an incredibly terrific debut for first-time director, Olivia Wilde. Wilde crafted an absolutely hilarious film with a sharp script and star-making performances from Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. She employed hilarious stop motion techniques and stylish indie sensibility with the feel of a classic teenage coming-of-age romp.