Emerald Fennell, Saltburn | Tumblr Answer Time

Writer and director Emerald Fennell sat down with Tumblr Person Cher McAnelly to answer fan questions and chat about the making of Saltburn in this unexpectedly steamy interview.

[@miranmiranmi]

god if this came out during the peak of tumblr it would've been insane

[@mozorellastick2583]

Oh INSANE, there’s so much fucking fan fiction out abt it already if this came out in 2014 if would be era defining

[@Qu33nMary444]

For real, I would have probably made a whole separate fan account just for the stunning visuals & set decoration.

[@kelv5754]

Fics would go crazy

[@assassin1478]

“I’m wearing velvet, so we’re in the same boat” is such an Elspeth line.

[@em_pharr]

God I want her to help write a season of white lotus. It would be INSANE.

[@Lucabythesea]

This is so accurate

[@kathryn9400266]

Oh my god. How unhinged it would be. YES.

[@emmeoliver5007]

Loved what she was saying about Felix and how we view him. He’s not nice or some angel in a cesspool or evil and arrogance, he’s just the best considering how awful the rest of the characters are.

[@Amichiefy]

She's absolutely brilliant and such an inspiration

[@yesrelationthesequel]

Love how rich the film is with intertextual detail and influence. Really imbues those “shocking” moments with exciting depth. Emerald does have an interesting mind. Recently bought her book, Monsters.

[@leonlinton634]

I knew as soon as I saw it that it was inspired visually by Greenaway. The best way to describe the aesthetic would be "opulent filth" in my opinion.

[@sagepark1170]

Wonderful questions, and detailed answers from the director. I cannot wait to see more from Emerald.

[@natsuzora3272]

dawg forget Jacob elordi, im crushin on emerald lmao shes so real but so eloquent and passionate in her craft

[@avastans]

A lot of people give her flack, and some of the criticism is warranted, but I can't help but love her perspectives in her films. Very timely, insane, unique. I like different films like this becoming mainstream rather than a generic, streamlined movie, even if they're full of controversy.

[@Late678]

Agreed

[@Mr_Starkitty]

Wow, Emerald Fennel just turned the tables on Seachick 😮😂

[@cody9491]

“It’s all in your head” is wild. Best, most chilling and gripping movie I’ve seen in years

[@lord-licht]

Great interview, loved the questions chosen, also THANK you for putting all the movies on screen, makes looking them up so much easier, and additionally made me chuckle when you put “Leonardo di Caprio - actor” on screen too.

[@celestiastra13]

it made me laugh too!

[@ravioliyay]

I LOVE SALTBURN. IT WAS MADE FOR ME NGL....FOR AGES IVE BEEN WANTING A FILM JUST LIKE IT

[@janeryder43]

SAME OMG. A DREAM COME TRUE

[@hackedy9834]

So real. It's like it was made exactly with my tastes in mind. I am convinced that it's because Emerald is a tumblr girlie. We are a single minded entity.

[@yakuzzi35]

Me too! It was in the marbel, and was finally brought out

[@Nightmarigny]

Dear Emerald, you are a genius. Please make more movies. That is all.

[@gigigirl281]

i think I'm in love with emerald fennell

[@zeecee5881]

Glazed Donut! LOL Classic answer.

[@Challenger540i]

Emerald Fennell's MASTERPIECE.........Oscar, Bafta, everything all the way x

[@Thecutecyanbird]

Guess what, Tumblr is goes up and Twitter goes down! 😊

[@hackedy9834]

Ahhh, she's amazing. I am looking forward to anything she makes in the fututre!

[@guffmanvansickle8386]

Fantastic film

[@blazehaze233]

Amazing interview. Great questions!

[@marcguimaraes]

It is beautiful! Just reality in its best.... 👍👍🏆🥇 All the movies you like I do have and treasure. I am so glad you made this movie.... We were in such a need of a real movie. So tired of super heroes....

[@simonecesco6832]

Great interview, yes you were dripping but also doing a great job!

[@lilym1797]

damn i really didn't notice felix being such a bad person but on reflection you realise o.o

[@RR-mv1vr]

Masterpiece of a movie and she is amazing

[@imfamoushero]

What a gift!

[@niavela66]

She’s brilliant

[@veragrig8645]

Its amazing how she feels exactly like her movie does.

[@fierceyohanna5657]

J’aime beaucoups cette interview ❤

[@katerigunova6259]

saltburn × tumblr - best crossover ever

[@minimalistalice124]

What song is playing in the background??

[@christopherabril6445]

what is this sims music in the background

[@DeRussellMasina]

Enjoyed the film & would watch again. This is homoerotic BTW...for Gen Z

[@DrFan-wh6cd]

what song is playing????????????

[@120ilop]

Merlinxarthur vibes

[@kb2007xox]

I thought the movie was not worth the hype, the “freak out’ moments were so contrived and just put in there to hype up a rather boring film. The first hour could have been dropped entirely.

[@jeremypickett6610]

She did a poor job demonstrating that deep longing and desire. It all came across as rather impulsive

[@KreepyKaren]

Him making love to Felix’s grave wasn’t longing and desire??? I beg to differ.

[@77NickDale]

i agree

[@jeremypickett6610]

@@KreepyKaren but it wasn’t present in the first two thirds of the movie

[@mehh.l730]

well sometimes you do impulsive shit when youre all fucked up on longing and desire lol

[@mehh.l730]

well sometimes you do impulsive shit when youre all fucked up on longing and desire lol