In my opinion I think Drew Barrymore has not only matured in her chosen roles but as a person over the years, it’s clear from media coverage and her autobiography that she had a troubled childhood as a ‘child star,’ experimenting with drugs and alcohol. This inevitably damaged her public image and career as studios didn’t want to risk casting her due to fears that her reputation might taint the production of their films, as well as the audience’s perception. Since overcoming her personal problems she has managed to rebuild her career, becoming one of the best known actresses in Hollywood. Securing her place in the film industry, this is evident as studios frequently use her as a main promotional figure for their releases.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Friday, 16 September 2011
Reviews
This review not only gives comment on Barrymore's attempt at Directing but also provides comments from the woman as well, helping me portray her development from the big screen to behind the scenes. It also helps my star theory link, by using her comments in the review rather than those of Ellen Page; the starring role.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Others
The first magazine cover was published in June 1995, the second cover was published in March 2008. These covers portray the development of Drew Barrymore as a public figure, especially when you observe the sub-heading topic referring to her, and the clear contrast between the two.
“Drew Barrymore on drugs, booze, sex and starting again at 20”
“Barrymore Basics, the guy, the body and why we’re mad about drew”
I can also link her development to the obvious image change displayed on these covers and how it has matured over the years, attracting alternative acting roles inevitably appealing to a different target audience.
Television
-Television
Drew talks about her recovery from drugs and her attempts at restarting her career. There is also an extensive amount of reference to Steven Speilberg her godfather and their relationship over the years. This source could be useful to me because it relates straight to my title, ‘Drew Barrymore; the development of a star,’ it portrays her recent struggles and the attitudes of others after finding out, causing her to struggle when re-entering the film industry but using determination to secure four releases in one year. Marking the turnaround in her career, ensuring she was seen as a serious actor. This shows how her personal issues at a young age affected her success and prevented people from casting her.
Magazine Articles
Daily News, Monday, February 9th 1998
By Nancy Mills
‘NOW, DREW LOVE! HOLLYWOOD'S WILD THING HAS THE MAN - & ROLE - OF HER DREAMS’
This article talks all about the transformation Barrymore has been through in recent years, overcoming addiction and becoming a serious actor in Hollywood. It’s published just before the release of her new film ‘The Wedding Singer,’ ultimately learning more about the film and providing her opinion. She also talks about being cast in her first film E.T. and her seemingly wild past.
"I think people knew I was having fun," she says. "There was no impure intention behind any of it. There's no difference, unfortunately, between one's personal and professional life when you're in the public eye."
Books
Drew Barrymore Autobiography "Little Girl Lost"
Drew Barrymore Autobiography "Little Girl Lost"
This Autobiography will give me insight into Drew Barrymore’s life from a young age as she discusses early films such as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and how fame affected her life in a destructive way, as she became addicted to drink and drugs. Tainting the sweet and innocent public image that she had built for herself over the years, this inevitably sent her career down a different path as she tried to reinstate herself into the film industry as a serious actor.
'Star as Deviant' suggests an explanation for the downfall of her career as her personal life took over and damaged the studio's reputation.
Internet
This source lists all the nominations and awards won by Drew Barrymore throughout her career, along with the dates of each event. This helps me prove star theory 'Star as Deviant' due to the apparent decline in nominations and awards during her personal problems which ensured an increase in media circulation, providing her with a bad public image which damaged her career. After her recovery she took on more diverse roles, introducing her to a broader target audience; causing her to become a main selling point for her films.
Related Films
(1982) Her first serious role, starring in a Steven Spielberg movie. Start of her acting career, relatively unknown
(1996) After the media coverage of her personal troubles, Barrymore is well known enough to be used as a main selling point for the film even though she only stars in the opening scenes (Star Theory)
(2001) Established career, sole use of her name used in the trailer to create more interest (Star Theory)
(2009) Directed and starred, used her own public image and reputation to create a buzz around the release (Star Theory)
Focus Film
The film 'Whip It' (2009) is Drew Barrymore’s directing debut, this link provides a small synopsis, reviews, rating and box office ratings which are all relevant to my research. I can use all or certain information from this site to aid my investigation into the development of Drew Barrymore, not only as an actress but as well as an up and coming film director. Especially as this movie is my focus film, which requires more in depth analysis.
The fact that she also starred in her debut film could link to star theory as she has used her own reputation and image to cause more of a buzz around the film, as well as attracting cult fans creating a bigger interest and higher box office ratings.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)