‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review: Stylish Norwegian Debut Takes ‘Cinderella’ for a Body-Horror Spin

In the film titled “The Ugly Stepsister“, director Emilie Blichfeldt reimagines the traditional tale of the “ugly” sisters as a chilling exploration of the pursuit of beauty. As you may remember from the Brothers Grimm story, one of the stepsisters resorts to a gruesome act by cutting off parts of her toes in an attempt to fit into the magical slipper. Blichfeldt delves deeper into this macabre setting and examines other methods a young woman might resort to in order to gain acceptance. Following the success of Coralie Fargeat’s horror film, “The Substance“, about beauty and the body, it is expected that “The Ugly Stepsister” will attract viewers when it is released on Shudder this year.

Turns Out Brett Goldstein Was Up For A Different Ted Lasso Character Before Auditioning For Roy Kent, And I Can’t Even Picture It

As a huge fan, I must share this fascinating behind-the-scenes detail: Initially, Brett Goldstein was the top pick for the character of Higgins on Ted Lasso. He was initially brought onboard as a writer and was even given a glimpse of possibility to portray AFC Richmond’s Director of Communications. However, it turned out that Jeremy Swift, with his swift entry into the picture, snatched the role away, as revealed by Goldstein himself in an interview with Jeremy Egner in the book Believe.

Lichen Presents its 2-Tier Console in New Cherry Wood Configuration

The motivation behind designing the revamped console stemmed from the insights gleaned by the Lichen team from their past production batches over the years. Identifying certain “inefficiencies and waste” in its manufacturing process, Lichen opted to construct the console using a sturdy cherry wood structure. Additionally, Lichen implemented a new metal bracket design for the unit, which facilitates easy flat-packing – a modification that simplifies transport during relocation, an issue urban dwellers are all too familiar with.