JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018
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Not only did Garner give a stellar performance in the film , but she also served as one of its executive producers and was vital in helping to bring the movie to fruition .
“ It ’ s never been more important to make sure that we are telling women ’ s stories and to make sure that women are part of telling them and having Robbie Brenner as the motor and the engine and the superhero of this film — her stamp is all over it and my manager , Nicole King , who executive produced as well — was such an engine just chugging uphill ,” Garner tells The Hollywood Reporter . “ This was a little rough-and-tumble movie . We didn ’ t go back to our trailers between scenes . We were all kind of changing in one little bathroom at the same time and as quickly as we could to get the light that was coming in just right . And , in that way , the scrappiness of the movie translates into the closeness of the cast and to the familial bond but also into the claustrophobia of the house . And I think we can ’ t be afraid of scrappy movies , and we can ’ t be afraid of putting them in the hands of women .”
While Tribes of Palos Verdes may not be one of Garner ’ s biggest films , a recent article in Refinery 29 suggests that the role she plays in it showcases her depth as an actress .
“ It ’ s sometimes easy to forget how great of an actress Jennifer Garner is — media portrayals tend to highlight her as the potential friend who would be fun to get brunch with , rather than the next Meryl Streep ,” cites a recent Refinery 29 piece . “ This is interesting , given her four Emmy nominations for the wonderful Alias , and memorable roles in critical darlings like Juno and Dallas Buyer ’ s Club . But Garner ’ s performance in The Tribes of Palos Verdes , which hits theaters Dec . 1 , demands to be noticed and talked about seriously . It ’ s one of the darkest roles you ’ ve ever seen her take on ; and thanks to her fearless delivery , it really , really works .”
“ I have a mom and I have daughters , and I know how underneath it all , it ’ s just such a full relationship ,” Garner told Refinery 29 . “ That ’ s why I love playing moms in films . There ’ s no relationship that can raise the stakes more quickly than that with your children . And while I hope that my
Jennifer Garner in the 2001 movie , Alias .
Jennifer from last year ’ s , The Tribes of Palos Verdes .
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