Charli XCX‘s chains of love for her past music will never break.
Kim Petras’s 2024 album, Brat, created a fun, energetic vibe for the summer, but her music has changed quite a bit since her earlier work, True Romance, from 2013.
As for how she’d describe the moody era in her life?
Okay, so I was at the ‘Wuthering Heights‘ premiere – can you believe it?! – and I got to hear Charli talk to Will Marfuggi from TopMob News! She was asked about this whole teenage emo thing, and honestly, she wasn’t really feeling it. But she did say, and I quote, that she’s totally into the ‘tortured romantic’ vibe. Like, yes, queen, that’s what we all want! It was amazing.
Her first album, a blend of gothic and pop sounds, captured the intense emotions – both the pain and joy – of a difficult relationship.
She felt prepared to express a new side of herself through the songs she wrote for the film based on Emily Brontë’s work—and the accompanying album. She credits director Emerald Fennell with guiding her in that process.
The Grammy winner said everything she needed to know was right there in the writing. She described the author’s take on the story as deeply emotional – romantic, painful, and incredibly raw.
Collaborating with John Cale, who appears on the album, was key to helping her develop her unique style. She explained that she was inspired by his way of speaking about music – often both beautiful and harsh – and used that as a starting point for her own approach.
Everyone was surprised to learn she was in the movie, which features Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It all started when she received a text message from an unfamiliar number – it was Emerald!
Charli shared on her Substack in November that receiving the script from the director—whom she’d met only once—came as a surprise, but she was immediately hooked. She’d heard rumors the director was adapting Wuthering Heights, and when the script arrived, she read it right away.
I was in London, and it was a really cold, gloomy time of year – it got dark around 4 p.m., which seemed to match how I was feeling,” she explained. “I started getting lost in a new vision of Wuthering Heights, and suddenly I felt… a spark of inspiration.
When the pair finally spoke on the phone, Emerald initially suggested a song for the film.
Charli explained she’d jokingly suggested making an album, thinking, ‘Why not?’ She wanted to create a strong, distinct character and a world that felt intensely honest, untamed, sensual, dark, and distinctly British – a world where people actually spoke in complete sentences, with proper grammar and punctuation.
And she loved the idea of stepping away from brat for a little while.
She described the new environment as a stark contrast to the life she’d known for the past two and a half years, and a feeling of liberation washed over her. It was completely different – no cigarettes, no sunglasses – from her current reality, and she was fully embracing it.
Wuthering Heights premieres in theaters Feb. 13.
With everyone excited to see Margot and Jacob’s new movie, here’s a look at some other films coming soon.
Tom Blyth and Emily Bader star in the movie adaptation of Emily Henry‘s bestselling romance novel.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of
horror and survival.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team up again in this exciting thriller. The story follows a group of Miami police officers who find millions of dollars in an abandoned building, which creates problems with trust within the team. The film also stars Teyana Taylor and Steven Yeun.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
In this new installment of the post-apocalyptic series, Ralph Fiennes takes the lead. The film explores how the biggest threat isn’t necessarily the infected, but the cruelty of those trying to survive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
A detective named Chris Pratt finds himself on trial for his wife’s murder. He has just 90 minutes to convince the highly advanced A.I. Judge, Rebecca Ferguson – an A.I. he previously supported – that he’s innocent, or it will decide his fate.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Action stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista team up in this funny and exciting movie about two long-lost half-brothers who must come together when their father dies under strange circumstances.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
This mockumentary follows Charli XCX as she deals with the challenges of becoming a pop star – including pressure from the music industry – while getting ready for her first major arena tour. The film also features appearances by Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, and Rosanna Arquette.
Where to Watch: In select theaters
Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, this dark comedy follows two coworkers who are the sole survivors of a plane crash and find themselves stranded on a deserted island. They have to put aside their differences and learn to cooperate if they want to make it off the island alive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
This exciting thriller centers around a mysterious jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) who partners with an insurance broker for one final, daring robbery. The film also stars Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Monica Barbaro, and Barry Keoghan.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The creators of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse bring you a new animated comedy set in a world entirely populated by animals. The story follows Will, a little goat, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play roarball – a tough, full-contact sport played by some seriously intimidating opponents. The film features the voices of Stephen Curry, Gabrielle Union, and Caleb McLaughlin.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will star as Catherine and Heathcliff in a fresh take on Emily Brontë’s famous novel, directed by Emerald Fennell, who also directed Saltburn.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) was rejected by his incredibly rich family when he was born, and now he’s determined to get what he believes is rightfully his, even if it means overcoming obstacles put up by his relatives.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott in the latest Scream movie, fighting to keep her family safe from a new Ghostface. The film also stars Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, and features some unexpected guest appearances.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Maggie Gyllenhaal directs and wrote a fresh adaptation of the classic film Bride of Frankenstein. The story follows a solitary Frankenstein (Christian Bale) who journeys to 1930s Chicago hoping a brilliant scientist will build him a companion (Jessie Buckley). The film also stars Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Pixar’s latest movie features Mabel, a character who loves animals and has invented a groundbreaking technology. This technology lets people temporarily transfer their minds into incredibly realistic robotic animals, giving them the ability to experience the world as an animal and truly understand how animals communicate!
Where to Watch: In theaters
This science fiction adventure is based on the popular novel by Andy Weir (author of The Martian). It stars Ryan Gosling as a teacher who finds himself on a spaceship far from Earth. As his memories return, he realizes he must figure out why the sun is fading and find a solution.
Where to Watch: In theaters
This 3D film captures the energy of Billie’s incredibly popular world tour. It’s a brand new way to experience a concert in theaters, and was co-directed by the renowned James Cameron.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The popular 2019 horror-comedy is back, and this time, final girl Grace is up against an even more terrifying challenge. The film features a fantastic cast, including Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, and Elijah Wood.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Zazie Beetz stars as a woman who starts a cleaning job in a strange New York City apartment building and quickly discovers a troubling pattern of people vanishing.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple deeply in love and preparing to get married, but their wedding week takes a chaotic turn when something unforeseen happens.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this rom-com set against the beautiful vineyards of Italy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
This new take on The Mummy story begins eight years after a young girl vanished in the desert. When she unexpectedly returns, what should be a happy reunion for her family quickly becomes a terrifying ordeal.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this biopic about the “King of Pop”.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are back as their famous characters in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit movie, set once again at Runway Magazine. The film also stars Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, and Kenneth Branagh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The newest Mortal Kombat game, a follow-up to the 2021 reboot, features a fight between popular characters as they team up to stop the evil Shao Kahn. The film stars Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, and other talented actors.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The popular bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his little companion Grogu are continuing their journey in a new movie. Sigourney Weaver also stars in the film.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The classic ’80s series is back as a thrilling live-action movie! Prince Adam, also known as He-Man, and his friends face off against the evil Skeletor once more. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The new sci-fi thriller is directed by the acclaimed Steven Spielberg and stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack reprise their roles as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in the latest installment, where the toys face a new challenge from modern technology – a smart tablet shaped like a frog and voiced by Greta Lee.
Where to Watch: In theaters
After a personal attack, Supergirl (Milly Alcock) teams up with a surprising ally for a dangerous mission across the stars, seeking both revenge and to bring the guilty to justice.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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