[A_perfect_lady]

I was sorry to see Florence Pugh, who seems likeable, sign on to it.

I agree. She's one of those rising young actresses who is pretty, but not in the bland, skinny mold, with an unusual voice and a sort of solid, calming presence even in ghastly situations... I mean, I couldn't make it through Midsommar, but I like her.

[sphinx]

I didn't care for Midsommar either and don't understand the hype it receives. A24 tries to avoid cookie cutter genre films and gives directors unusual latitude, which I appreciate, but some A24 fans behave like a groupie cult. But yes, Florence Pugh comes across as likeable. She at least doesn't seem to be a neurotic prima donna.

On my optimistic days, I think the pendulum may be beginning to swing back a bit. At least part of this is probably a matter of some of the more perceptive people in the rising generation coming to appreciate how toxic and dangerous the modern social media culture can be. The film industry mass produces charismatic young actresses. For what it's worth, of the current under-30 group -- think Saiorse Ronan, Haley Lu Richardson, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, Zoey Deutch, Hailee Steinfeld, among others -- most seem to be doing a pretty good job of avoiding scandal. I hope they can keep it up.