We Ranked All 4 of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Movies to Date
In celebration of Bugonia debuting in Philippine cinemas, we reviewed the four films made by director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone, ranking them for your enjoyment.
Over seven years, Lanthimos and Stone have made a notable mark on the Oscars with the director’s unique blend of absurdity and darkness, while Stone consistently delivers compelling performances as his leading lady. Their new film Bugonia has premiered worldwide and was already considered an Oscar contender before its release.
To mark Bugonia's arrival in the Philippines, we revisited all four collaborations between Lanthimos and Stone, ranking them from our least to most favored.
Bugonia Overview
This dark comedy anthology comprises three interconnected stories, or a triptych:
- The first centers on a man (Jesse Plemons) whose existence is controlled by his boss and lover (Willem Dafoe).
- The second follows the same man as a police officer whose wife (Emma Stone) disappears at sea, only to reappear as a seemingly altered person.
- The final segment depicts cult members played by Plemons and Stone, with Dafoe and Hong Chau portraying cult leaders.
"In just a span of seven years, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone have paved their own path on the Oscar circuit, with the Oscar-nominated director bringing his signature absurdity and darkness to the silver screen and with Stone serving as his ever-able conduit."
The collaboration between Lanthimos and Stone continues to offer audiences daring and thought-provoking cinema.
Author’s summary: The unique partnership between Lanthimos and Stone delivers a daring blend of dark comedy and absurdity, culminating in their latest Oscar-worthy film, Bugonia.