![]() But it never settles on how fucked-up it wants its fucked-up protagonist to be. Birds of Prey was written by Christina Hodson and directed by Cathy Yan ( Dead Pigs), who has a taste for speed-ramped action set pieces, and it can be startlingly gorgeous, as when Harley plows through an inexplicably unarmed police station with a gun that shoots bean bags and glitter. The most interesting thing about Birds of Prey - technically the eighth film in the DC Extended Universe, not that they really seem to be bothering much with that concept at the moment - is how it strives to carve out a distinctively feminine (and far less brooding) sensibility while also skewing dark. One thing Harley is not is a natural member of the girl-power battalion. And while she’s wrong - she’s definitely something - the movie never feels entirely decided on what that is. ![]() “A harlequin’s nothing without a master,” Harley declares morosely while out drowning the dregs of her recently ended romance in booze. If the results are mixed, it’s because the movie devotes more thought to putting distance between itself and Suicide Squad than to imagining what an independent version of the character is actually like. Birds of Prey attempts to pry Harley away from the dysfunctional relationship that has defined her and let her fly free with her own sparkle- and shattered-limb-filled adventure. Now she’s the center of a big-screen outing, sort of - Birds of Prey, another getting-the-team-together affair whose actual intentions are signaled by its optional subtitle, And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Harleen Quinzel? Harley Quinn, Arkham psychiatrist turned lover/accomplice to the Joker and all-around problematic fave, has gone through various iterations in her multi-platform existence, from smothering comedic sidekick to abused sex bomb to unbalanced anti-heroine in her own, not always coherent, right. We are republishing it on the occasion of the film’s digital release. Inspired by the popular trilogy-turned-movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and its sequel, the exclusive seven-kit collection ($12 to $39) includes sequined scrunchies by Kitsch (a Lara Jean Covey must-have), a Glow Oil duo from Milk Makeup, watermelon skin-care best-sellers from Glow Recipe, a shimmering cosmetics trio from Kaja and a dry shampoo and mini straightener brush from Amika.The latest outing for Margot Robbie’s comic book antiheroine has a lot of ideas, and less of a sense of what to do with them. 12 arrival on Netflix, the streaming giant is teaming with Sephora for limited-edition skin, hair and makeup sets. ![]() Sephora Launches To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Beauty SetsĪhead of P.S. Finishing touches include hands with ace-shaped tips, and the piece comes with an exclusive deck of playing cards. The watch’s dial emulates the Joker’s face with fine airbrushed detailing inspired by the Gotham villain’s makeup, while the 45 mm case is laser-engraved with an “intentionally chaotic” motif and a portrait of the criminal mastermind on the back. Priced at $15,700 and limited to 100 pieces worldwide, the Arraw chronograph includes three interchangeable straps in purple alligator, green alligator and black rubber colorways. 7 release, luxury Swiss watchmaker RJ is immortalizing the star of Joker (up for several Academy Awards, including best picture, best actor and best director) in an exclusive watch as part of the RJ x Batman Villains collection. ![]() While the fate of Harley Quinn’s beau may be up in the air until Birds of Prey‘s Feb. RJ Watches Releases ‘ Joker’-Inspired Luxe Timepiece The nine-piece collection comprises a chunky layered charm necklace ($218), the Bruce chain choker (available in gold and silver $53 each), a trio of star earrings and an ear cuff ($61), D-ring drop chain pearl studs and gemstone cuffs ($64), and gold mallet and bat keychains ($38 each), to name a few. Birds of Prey costume designer Erin Benach released handmade replicas of Harley Quinn’s accoutrements under her jewelry brand, Billie Valentine. Here’s yet another way to follow in the fashionable footsteps of the crime-fighting crew - straight from their wardrobe creator. The cruelty-free and vegan brand has launched limited-edition Birds of Prey dye kits featuring semipermanent hair color that lasts for about 30 washes, available in Lightening Bleach, Pink Fetish, Blue Envy, Crimson Obsession, Purple Desire, Midnight Amethyst and Midnight Indigo.Ĭostume Designer Erin Benach Unveils Official Birds of Prey Jewelry For those committed to transforming their tresses in honor of the edgy superheroines, Splat’s DC Comics-approved hair kits ($11 each) are here to help.
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