![]() The gamble paid off because who could sit through a dark movie about child marriage? And no, Dunham isn’t mocking or making a joke of the topic but using humor as a coping mechanism for Catherine and the audience. ![]() Cushman’s novel is a bit more serious in tone, so Dunham took a huge risk in making this film a more comedic venture. ![]() However, her rebellious attitude toward marrying a man in his 60’s is justified. ![]() Catherine is as stubborn, annoying, and selfish as any teenager. Catherine botches every attempt until she is forced to accept Shaggy Beard, a decrepit older man’s marriage proposal as her parents count down the days until she must leave the manner with her new husband, Catherine begins to contemplate what it means to be a woman and why women and young girls are forced to keep up with such toxic and patriarchal traditions.Ĭatherine Called Birdy reminds me of Kelly Fremon Craig’s 2016 film Edge of Seventeen, set in the middle ages. Several suitors approach Stonebridge Manor and try to woo the young girl, but she’s having none of it. ![]() The family is going broke, so Rollo hopes she can find a wealthy suitor soon. 'Reacher' Recasting: Robert Patrick Replaces Rory Cochrane In Season 2 Of Prime Video Series ![]()
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