All articles tagged with #luca guadagnino
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 Slate
Luca Guadagnino's film 'After the Hunt' attempts to explore cancel culture and complex moral gray areas within academia, but it ultimately fails to provide meaningful insight, instead presenting a muddled and heavy-handed critique that leaves viewers questioning its purpose and message.
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 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 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 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 The Hollywood Reporter
Luca Guadagnino explained his choice to use Woody Allen-style credits in his #MeToo-themed film 'After the Hunt,' citing inspiration from Allen's films and a reflection on the artist's controversial history, as part of a broader commentary on truth and power. The film, starring Julia Roberts and others, explores themes of assault, misconduct, and personal secrets, and premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The article previews the top films at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, highlighting new works from renowned directors like Luca Guadagnino, Guillermo del Toro, Jim Jarmusch, and others, with a focus on their themes and potential awards impact.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Monica Barbaro has officially joined Luca Guadagnino's film 'Artificial' at Amazon MGM Studios, a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence, featuring a cast including Andrew Garfield and others, with plot details kept under wraps but reportedly involving the company OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman's tumultuous 2023.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Cooper Koch has joined Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming AI-themed comedy-drama 'Artificial' at Amazon MGM Studios, featuring Yura Borisov and Andrew Garfield, with plot details under wraps but set around the AI industry in 2023. Koch, recently acclaimed for his role in 'Monsters,' is part of a project produced by Simon Rich and others, with Monica Barbaro in talks to star.