The Curse of Catwoman is a phenomenon that has plagued actresses who have portrayed the infamous cat burglar and Batman's love interest, Selina Kyle, in the Batman television series and movies. It is believed that these actresses have faced professional and personal challenges after taking on the role. One of the most well-known cases of the Curse of Catwoman is Julie Newmar, who originated the role in the 1960s Batman television series. While she gained popularity and recognition for her portrayal, Newmar later faced financial difficulties and health issues. Another actress who experienced the curse is Eartha Kitt, who played Catwoman in the third season of the 1960s series. Kitt reportedly faced blacklisting and struggled to find work after her portrayal.
Kitt reportedly faced blacklisting and struggled to find work after her portrayal. She also faced personal challenges, including being labeled as difficult to work with. Halle Berry, who played Catwoman in a 2004 film of the same name, also faced negative consequences.
DRUNK REVIEW: Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
What I drank: red wine after so much delicious food. Today was the best proper lazy day Ive had in a long time!
Goodreads Overview:
Dr. Julia Cates was one of the country’s preeminent child psychiatrists until a shocking tragedy ruined her career. Retreating to her small western Washington hometown, Julia meets an extraordinary six-year-old girl who has inexplicably emerged from the deep woods nearby—a child locked in a world of unimaginable fear and isolation. To Julia, nothing is more important than saving the girl she now calls Alice. But Julia will need help from others, including the sister she barely knows and a handsome doctor with secrets of his own. What follows will test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, as she struggles to find a home for Alice . . . and for herself.
Drunk Overview: there are two sisters. One is a small town sherrif, the other a disgraced child psychologist. Suddenly a kid appears out of nowhere Alaska in small town sheriff’s town. Obviously the sister (child psychologist) is the right person to call.
Drunk Thoughts: this book was so gripping
- To start off, if you liked the book/ movie Room, you will probably enjoy this book.
- You get a few different perspectives (one of which is less important than the others – but we’ll talk about that later)
- You learn early that this is has no memory of living in “civilization” and this book has a number of statistics about “feral children”
- And oh God does it get dark.
- I feel like a default theme in this book is that the medical profession fails people (specifically people without guardians who care) far too often.
- Most feral children wound up in mental care facilities abandoned as to much work. Which is where dr. Julia comes in. She makes it get Mission to care for the kid
- And there are some gorgeous parallels to the patient she felt she had failed.
- But the way she studies the girl and figures out her past is so fucking cool.
- I took like two psych classes and college and frankly didnt have the patence for it. But I think the field is fascinating which is probably why U had such a hard time putting this book down.
- The book does well to focus on Julia because her story is so much about regaining confidence after catastrophe.
- The sister Ellie isnt quite as compelling. Her story is more about what I like to call “peripheral understanding” or basically paying attention to the impact you have on the world and people around you.
- I think her story is interesting because women are often trained (by society) to consider those impacts and thinking about the background of someone who doesnt do that is cool.
- But as someone who has struggled with overthinking about the impact O have I kind of wanted to scream “oh get over yourself” sometimes
- Then again, Ive heard the phrase “if youre mad at the character it’s goodbwriting, if youre mad at the author its bad writing” so I guess this is good writing.
- Still, I could have used less of the perspective.
- At this point its clear I like a romance novel, but I almost felt like it took away from the main story which was a platonic love story about parenthood and being a sibling
- Which leads me to a strong point that the ending felt too perfect
- Dont get me wrong, I was happy with the perfect ending. But this book had so much tension and it waz solved so quickly that it felt like a bit of a let down.
- Part of this is due to a twist that felt like it was ripped out of headlines (Full disclosure, I liked the twist – I just don’t think it was utilized to the full extent)
- Goodness, I have so many thoughts about this book.
- And I hope it comes through that I thoroughly enjoyed it
- I read through years for about 30 pages
- And it was cathartic as fuck.
- The epilogue was also set in the right time period (i.e. not too far in the future)
- This point isn’t just about this book, but Kristin Hannah writes books that deal with the depth of families being fucked up and how shitty things can bring people back together and Ive just really enjoyed her books.
What it Pairs With: a nice sipping whiskey, lots of depth, plenty of smokiness, and slightly medicinal
Rating:4.5/5
Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 2007
The film was poorly received by critics and audiences, which had a negative impact on Berry's career. She even referenced the Curse of Catwoman in her acceptance speech for a Razzie Award, which she won for her performance in the film. Anne Hathaway, who portrayed Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, appeared to have avoided the curse. Her performance was well-received, and she went on to receive critical acclaim for her work in other films. The Curse of Catwoman is an interesting and sometimes eerie phenomenon. While it may seem like a mere coincidence, the struggles faced by these actresses cannot be ignored. Perhaps there is something to the curse, or maybe it is simply a series of unfortunate events that happened to occur after their portrayals of Catwoman. Regardless, it adds an intriguing element to the history of the character and those who have brought her to life on screen..
Reviews for "The Haunting Curse of Cagwoman: A Modern-Day Investigation"
1. Emma - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Curse of the Catwoman". The storyline was predictable and the acting was subpar. I was expecting a thrilling and suspenseful movie, but it fell flat. The special effects were also very poorly done, and it took away from the overall viewing experience. Overall, I would not recommend this film to anyone looking for a good mystery movie.
2. Michael - 1 star - "Curse of the Catwoman" was absolutely dreadful. The dialogue was cringeworthy and the acting was even worse. The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked any depth. The plot was confusing and seemed disjointed, making it hard to follow along. The film also failed to deliver any real scares or suspense, which was disappointing for a horror movie. I would highly advise avoiding this film at all costs.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I was incredibly bored watching "Curse of the Catwoman". The pacing was slow and there were too many unnecessary scenes that didn't contribute much to the plot. The whole movie felt like a cheap imitation of better horror films. Additionally, the soundtrack was poorly executed and didn't add any tension or excitement. Overall, I found this film to be a waste of time and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
4. Jason - 2.5 stars - "Curse of the Catwoman" had potential but failed to deliver. The concept was interesting, but the execution fell short. The cinematography was lackluster and the editing was sloppy, making the film hard to watch at times. The characterization was also weak, as I couldn't connect with any of the characters. While it had its moments, overall, this film missed the mark for me.
5. Megan - 1.5 stars - "Curse of the Catwoman" was a major disappointment. The storyline was cliché and unoriginal, and the dialogue was cringe-worthy. The acting was mediocre at best, with some scenes feeling forced and unnatural. The special effects were poorly done and took away from the overall experience. I was hoping for a captivating and thrilling movie but ended up feeling bored and unsatisfied. I would not recommend wasting your time on this film.