JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jodie Foster on Returning to Her Killer-Hunting Roots in True Detective: Night Country.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McCluskey, Megan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jodie Foster's return to the crime drama genre in HBO's "True Detective: Night Country," where she plays police chief Liz Danvers. Set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, the fourth season follows Danvers and state trooper Evangeline Navarro, portrayed by Kali Reis, as they investigate the disappearance of eight scientists. Foster reflects on her iconic role as Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs," noting the evolution of female characters in crime narratives and the importance of complex human portrayals. She also discusses her recent work in the biopic "Nyad," emphasizing themes of friendship and resilience among women, particularly as they age. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174829237
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Time.com is the property of TIME USA, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.