The New York Times – T Magazine:
The “Hedda” actress and the artist chat about balancing art with commerce and the politicization of a Black queer figure.
Category: Thompson, Tessa
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‘Hedda’ Director Nia DaCosta on Her Sumptuous Adaptation of Ibsen
The New York Times – Film:
The director’s sumptuous rethinking of “Hedda Gabler” raises questions about women, freedom and the choices we make about our lives.
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‘Hedda’ Review: Sex, Lies and a Country Estate
The New York Times – Film:
Tessa Thompson plays mind games with her guests in Nia DaCosta’s endlessly surprising adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen production.
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Tessa Thompson on Playing ‘Hedda’— and Finding What You Really Want
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In Thompson’s latest film, she plays an unhappy housewife who blows up her life. In reality, the actor and producer has left relationships with much less fallout.
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In ‘Hedda,’ Tessa Thompson Puts a Sexy, Messy Spin on the ‘Female Hamlet’
The New York Times – Film:
Have you ever seen Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” set in the 1950s with a biracial star in a lesbian love triangle? In this new film adaptation, you will.
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Steve Buscemi’s ‘The Listener’ Looks at Post-Covid Loneliness
The New York Times – Film:
Tessa Thompson’s still and luminous performance makes this post-Covid drama about loneliness, directed by Steve Buscemi, worth watching.
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‘Creed III’ Review: A Franchise Finds New Fertile Ground
The New York Times – Film:
In his tender and gruff directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan again takes the lead, this time alongside Jonathan Majors as a childhood friend who has reappeared.
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A God’s Comic Twilight
The New York Times – Film:
The director Taika Waititi injects antic silliness, once again, into this Marvel franchise starring Chris Hemsworth, who swings a mighty hammer and flexes mightier muscles.