STEAMY STREAMING: JENNIFER LAWRENCE
Winter's Bone, Silver Linings Playbook + more
Oh where, oh where has Jennifer Lawrence gone? The woman who dominated much of the 2010s seems to have gone AWOL, having not starred in a major movie since 2018. We miss our favorite relatable, sexy actress. While we wait for news about her upcoming projects, PROVOKR is here to dish out J-Law’s best movies.
WINTER’S BONE
Jennifer Lawrence’s gritty, vengeful performance as an Ozark Mountain woman in Winter’s Bone put her on the map. She earned an Oscar nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for the 2010 film. Though she didn’t win for her raw performance, she would take home the statue just two years later.
Winter’s Bone is available on Hulu.
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK
And the movie for which she won the Oscar is Silver Linings Playbook. In this David O. Russell rom-com, Jennifer Lawrence stars opposite Bradley Cooper. They both play characters with mental illness, which gives way to a provocative love story that resonates with many. This role is where Jennifer Lawrence shines.
Silver Linings Playbook is available on Netflix.
MOTHER!
If you’re looking for a film that is high on the creepy scale, look no further than Mother! Jennifer Lawrence stars as the titular character and Javier Bardem serves as her partner. When uninvited guests interrupt their life, their relationship is put to the test. The Darren Aronofsky flick will leave you feeling unsettled, but only in the best way.
Mother! is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
AMERICAN HUSTLE
Jennifer Lawrence is not the only big star in this movie. The ensemble also features Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jeremy Renner. The plot, based on the covert FBI operation ABSCAM was designed to take down mob members and politicians. The thrilling story showcases Lawrence’s versatility and the costumes are oh-so-groovy.
American Hustle is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
THE HUNGER GAMES
In her most mainstream role by far, Jennifer Lawrence brings to life Katniss Everdeen, the main character in Suzanne Collins’ series The Hunger Games. When Katniss volunteers to take her sister’s place in an annual death match, Katniss becomes the symbol of revolution in a dystopian world. Those who haven’t revisited these films in a while, now is the time to do so.
The Hunger Games is available to rent on YouTube.
RED SPARROW
It doesn’t seem too far of a leap for Jennifer Lawrence to play a sexy Russian spy. That’s the role she assumes in Red Sparrow, which is the last major performance she’s given in two years. Jennifer, please come back. PROVOKR misses you!
Red Sparrow is available to rent on YouTube.
