David Lowery’s latest is the psychological drama Mother Mary with Anne Hathaway portraying a pop singer and Michaela Cole as a fashion designer. Hunter Schafer and FKA Twigs are in the supporting cast though most write-ups are describing this as a two-hander. Out this weekend in limited release, the A24 title expands wide April 24th. The writer/director can sometimes be a critical darling with varied projects including Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, A Ghost Story, Pete’s Dragon, and The Green Knight.

Early reviews are as diverse as Lowery’s filmography. The 76% Rotten Tomatoes rating and 60 Metacritic hint at that spectrum. Some critics are claiming it’s among the auteur’s finest works while others are calling it a dud. Hathaway and Cole’s acting is being praised, but awards possibilities are likely limited to their character’s professions: music and costume design. Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX supplied original songs sung by Hathaway. Perhaps lead single “Burial” could be in contention as well as the threads worn throughout. Above the line attention is a long shot at best. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…