All articles tagged with #after the hunt
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Nora Garrett, a first-time screenwriter, discusses her experience working on the film 'After The Hunt' with director Luca Guadagnino and stars Julia Roberts and others, exploring themes of academia, power dynamics, gender roles, and social issues inspired by recent political events, notably the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
The article discusses the costume design for Luca Guadagnino's film 'After the Hunt,' highlighting Julia Roberts' character's preppy, tailored wardrobe that reflects her social status and personality, and features insights from costume designer Giulia Piersanti on her creative process and the significance of fashion in storytelling.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Julia Roberts delivers a commanding performance in 'After the Hunt,' a melodramatic exploration of #MeToo-era issues set in 2019 academia, though the film's themes and dialogue sometimes feel exaggerated and muddled, with Guadagnino's stylish direction emphasizing soap-opera moments over deeper issues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
'After the Hunt' is a poorly executed #MeToo drama set among academic elites, criticized for its superficial social commentary, overuse of buzzwords, and lack of nuance, ultimately delivering a frustrating and offensive portrayal of campus politics and cancel culture.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Julia Roberts described the premiere of 'After The Hunt' at the NY Film Festival as one of the top three achievements of her life in New York, highlighting her deep connection to the city and the significance of the event, which was warmly received and featured a notable cast and crew.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Roger Ebert
'After the Hunt' is a provocative campus psychodrama that explores the complexities of truth, morality, and social dynamics in the context of a sexual assault case at an Ivy League school, emphasizing the importance of nuanced understanding over simplistic judgments.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino discuss their film 'After the Hunt' at Venice, emphasizing its complex themes beyond #MeToo, with Roberts reflecting on her character and the film's bold narrative, while addressing cultural divides and industry perceptions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Ayo Edebiri was praised for her handling of an interview at the Venice Film Festival where she emphasized that the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements are still active, despite questions suggesting they are over, highlighting ongoing activism and societal change.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Julia Roberts is making a notable return to the Oscar conversation with her role in Luca Guadagnino’s 'After the Hunt' at Venice, showcasing her charm and acting prowess amid mixed reviews for the film, which explores complex themes of cancel culture and morality.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AV Club
Luca Guadagnino's new film 'After The Hunt' opens with an homage to Woody Allen, reflecting his influence and the film's thematic ties, despite Allen's controversial reputation. The film, starring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, explores #MeToo-like narratives and has already sparked debate, with its release set for October 10 on Amazon MGM.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Julia Roberts is making a notable return to the Oscar conversation with her role in Luca Guadagnino’s 'After the Hunt' at Venice, showcasing her charm and acting prowess amid mixed reviews for the film, which explores complex themes of privilege, truth, and morality.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Julia Roberts delivers her most compelling performance in over 20 years in 'After the Hunt,' a morally complex drama by Luca Guadagnino that showcases her range in a challenging, layered role, signaling a potential career resurgence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Julia Roberts was emotional and received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her role in 'After the Hunt,' a drama directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film, which explores complex themes around the #MeToo movement, stars Roberts as a troubled Ivy League professor and has sparked some controversy. The movie is set for release in October.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
'After The Hunt,' a psychological thriller by Luca Guadagnino starring Julia Roberts, explores themes of cancel culture and the MeToo movement, receiving mixed reviews but praise for Roberts' performance, with some critics calling it a timely and compelling film while others find it muddled and regressive.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' is a visually dark and psychologically tense drama set at Yale, featuring Julia Roberts as a scheming professor embroiled in a complex sexual accusation story. The film explores themes of social justice, morality, and academic politics, but its muddled plot and ambiguous character motivations leave viewers confused and unsatisfied, despite strong performances and craft.