‘Oh God, I can’t bear it’: Judi Dench says Cats film was ‘a waste of goodwill and talent’
Judi Dench calls Cats film 'a waste of goodwill and talent'
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
- Primary Driver: Judi Dench calls Cats film 'a waste of goodwill and talent'
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Judi Dench has criticized the 2019 film adaptation of Cats. According to The Guardian, she describes it as 'a waste of goodwill and talent' in her new memoir. The statement is not new, as it has been reported in Variety and The Guardian, but it has recently gained attention. People.com also covers the story, mentioning the memoir where the quote appears. Dark Horizons provides a similar report. The Bookseller covers a different topic, mentioning Judi Dench in a separate context, but does not address the Cats film. Judi Dench's criticism of the film has been reported, but it is unclear if she has seen the movie or not.
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What does Judi Dench think of the Cats film?
She calls it 'a waste of goodwill and talent'
Has Judi Dench seen the Cats film?
Coverage does not yet specify whether she has seen the movie or not
What is the source of Judi Dench's criticism?
Her new memoir, as reported by several outlets
The reporting (6)
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Judi Dench On “Cats”: “I Can’t Bear It”Dark Horizons · 2h ago
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Books in the Media: Judi Dench and Bonnie Garmus charm reviewersThe Bookseller · 2h ago
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Judi Dench Says 'Cats' Film Was 'A Waste' of 'Goodwill and Talent'Variety · 2h ago
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