The Blood Countess review – Isabelle Huppert reigns supreme in a surreal vampire fantasia

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Vienna turns into a playground of camp, cruelty and aristocratic disdain in a blackly comic take on the Báthory legend – with Huppert gloriously suited to the title role From the dark heart of central Europe comes a midnight-movie romp through the moonlit urban glades of Euro-goth and camp from German director Ulrike Ottinger. As for the star … well, it’s the part she was born to play. Isabelle Huppert is Countess Elizabeth Báthory, 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman and serial killer, legendary for having the blood of hundreds of young girls on her hands and indeed her body, in an attempt to attain eternal youth. The “blood countess” has been variously played in the past by Ingrid Pitt, Delphine Seyrig, Paloma Picasso, Julie Delpy and many more, but surely none were as qualified as Huppert who importantly does not modify her habitual hauteur one iota for the role. Her natural aristocratic mien and cool hint of elegant contempt were never so well matched with a part. She gives us the ...
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Camila Cabello Mistook One Of The Voice Contestants For Her Ex, Shawn Mendes

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On Tuesday's episode of The Voice, coach Camila Cabello was taken aback when blind auditionee Tanner Howe sang Shawn Mendes' "Mercy" in a way that was disturbingly reminiscent of the Canadian singer-songwriter (and Cabello's ex) during the session. Is that... what you're looking for? The Bam Bam performer, who was 25 years old then, turned to Howe as the latter began to sing the first verse of Mendes' 2016 smash hit single and questioned, "Is that Shawn up there?" I had Shawn pegged for that role. Although Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend turned their chairs around for the hopeful singer, Camila Cabello stayed seated with her back to Howe until the conclusion of his song. The best of luck to you, Tanner. You are now competing on "The Voice." 'She told him,' I couldn't help but wonder whether or not Shawn was currently performing. In response, Legend, 43, remarked that you had his voice. After that, Howe responded to Cabello, stating, "Well, you understand him the best, so that's wonderful." Grammy nominee who had dated Mendes for more than two years before the duo confirmed their separation via a joint declaration in November 2021 said, "I know him better than anybody in this room." Mendes is 24 years old. However, I didn't turn around because I had the impression that you sounded a little bit too much like him. Cabello resumed; it should come as no surprise that he possesses a remarkable singing voice. I enjoy listening to this music; however, when you choose your coach, I'd be interested to see how you plan to set yourself out from the other candidates. Howe responded by telling her, "I truly appreciate Shawn as an artist, and I see myself in that lane, but I adore what you're saying." I appreciate it. I'll do my best to stand out from the crowd.

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