Excited for 'Cruella?' How about 'Young Fruma-Sarah?' – The Forward
In answer to the question no one asked, Disney will soon make us privy to how exactly Cruella de Vil became so cruel and devilish. Sadly, it appears that it has less to do with a Dalmatian bite and a wasting smoking addiction than the‘70s, Sex Pistols London, Manic Panic hair dye and the stifling expectations of her wealthy family or something. In the landscape of “Ratched” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” we appear doomed to suffer through these unnecessary inquiries into iconic characters’ early lives and signature features. Full disclosure, we actually have a bead on quite a few ...