Tag: Julia Roberts
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Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali Face the Apocalypse in Obamas-Produced ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer
A weekend away in a luxurious Long Island home sounds quite idyllic until the apocalyptic doom starts to hit.Netflix has released the trailer for its new thriller “Leave the World Behind,” executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.The movie stars Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke as a couple who books a weekend getaway with their…
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Julia Roberts Faces the Apocalypse in First ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer
The end is nigh for Julia Roberts and her family in the first trailer for writer/director Sam Esmail’s new psychological thriller Leave the World Behind. An adaptation of Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name, it follows a family on vacation in Long Island when they are suddenly confronted by two strangers informing them…
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Julia Roberts Is in Chaos in ‘Leave the World Behind’ Images
Sam Esmail’s latest feature Leave the World Behind will examine human nature and the extent that it can go to survive. Set in an end-of-the-world scenario, the movie adapted from the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, focuses on its lead characters played by Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. As the release date nears…
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‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘The Princess Diaries’ Share One Moment in Common
Often when sitting down to watch a movie, especially one which is based in a popular genre, we will feel a strong sense of déjà vu. It’s possible that this is due to films becoming more repetitive and clichéd, especially in genres such as romantic comedy or horror where tropes will regularly be recycled to…
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10 Best Julia Roberts Movies, Ranked
Rising to prominence in the late 1980s, Julia Roberts quickly became one of the biggest stars of her generation, with her popularity continuing well into the 21st century. She has a career that’s lasted for approximately 35 years now, given her breakout role was in 1988, and she’s still working steadily to this day, with…
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This Is ‘Friends’ Biggest Plot Hole
With 10 Seasons and 236 episodes under its belt, Friends basically ruled television during its run. It was hugely successful, so it’s a no-brainer that there were some super famous guest stars during its run. Actors such as Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and more have all taken a trip to Central Perk, but…
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‘Leave the World Behind,’ Starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, to Open AFI Fest
The American Film Institute’s AFI Fest 2023 is set to open with director Sam Esmail’s dystopian drama “Leave the World Behind.” The premiere will take place in Hollywood on October 25, with the 37th edition of the festival running through October 29.Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel about an Airbnb vacation turned apocalyptic for two…
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Netflix’s ‘Leave The World Behind’ starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke to open AFI Fest
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail directed apocalyptic thriller.The world premiere of Netflix’s apocalyptic thriller Leave The World Behind from Sam Esmail starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke will open the 37th AFI Fest on October 25.The Mr. Robot creator adapted and directed the apocalyptic thriller based on the novel of the same name…
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Rom-Com Queen Meg Ryan Made a Neo-Western but Nobody Saw It
In the late ’80s and throughout the ’90s, Meg Ryan absolutely owned the rom-com genre. From unforgettable roles in When Harry Met Sally to collaborations with Tom Hanks like Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, she cornered the market as the girl next door that was just so likable, we could barely contain ourselves.…
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‘White Bird’ Review: Teen Romance Flowers Amidst Nazi Persecution in a Refined YA Adaptation
Marc Forster has frequently demonstrated an ability to tastefully moderate the more manipulative or saccharine aspects of popular but somewhat blunt-edged source material, in bestseller screen translations like “The Kite Runner” and “A Man Called Otto.” That knack comes in handy once more with “White Bird,” a graceful adaptation of a YA graphic novel by…