The word “novice” has several definitions, each referring to some sort of beginner—all of whom face a sort of implicit resentment. Novice aren’t just newcomers, after all. They’re considered ...

Women’s rowing probably received peak attention during reports of the college admissions bribery scandal: It’s not hard to imagine that attempts by “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin to enroll ...

The Novice (2021) is an American sports psychological drama film. A freshman joins the rowing program at the university, aspiring to be at the top of varsity no matter what. Here’s how you can watch ...

Lauren Hadaway’s directorial debut, The Novice, is a nuanced look at the dangers of competition. The film follows a shy and hard-working college freshman, Dall (Isabelle Fuhrman), who decides to join ...

For Lauren Hadaway “write what you know” was the best advice for her first screenplay and the former college rower did just that. “The Novice” is about obsession set in a very specific, watery world. ...

Isabelle Fuhrman knew little about the world of competitive rowing before she was cast in the lead role for “The Novice” — but she was familiar with pushing herself to extreme physical limits for a ...

The year’s almost over, but there’s one more great indie film coming: The Novice, a sports movie that is also a horror movie, that is also a startlingly cathartic portrait of obsession. (It opens on ...

The following Career Dispatch was written by Amy Forsyth, who is nominated for best supporting actress at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for her performance as Jamie Brill in “The Novice.” “You ...

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