Tag: Julia Roberts
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After the Hunt, Julia Roberts for the win
After the Hunt stars Julia Roberts. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, is an uncomfortable journey from start to finish. Julia Roberts stars as Alma, a philosophy professor at Yale.
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Leave the World Behind, chaos to order
Leave the World Behind tells a vivid story about what a cyber attack on the United States could look like and what the results might be for people and the country. Leave the World Behind isn’t a great film, but it really makes its point in powerful ways.
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Ticket to Paradise, or maybe not
Ticket to Paradise is advertised with big photos of Julia Roberts and George Clooney looking happy. It makes you think, “Oh boy, that looks good.” It turns out to be flat and in need of some humor and character development.
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Review: Wonder
We live in a time when our whole country is traumatized by hate and bullies. Wonder is a heartwarming reminder that for every bully, there are many others around who are kind and loving. I personally want to thank Wonder for the reminder.
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Time off for Thanksgiving? Here are some excellent viewing choices
With a long weekend coming up, you may have some free time to catch up on the TV. I’ve put together some ideas for you. The things I recommend are the best of the best of what I’ve seen among recently streaming choices. Hope you enjoy some of it. Have some ideas of your own…
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Review: Homecoming
Homecoming, remarkable as Julia Roberts first foray into episodic television, is also remarkable for its mysterious and slightly creepy storyline and vibe.
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A Personal Manifesto
A couple of decades ago I realized everything in my life up to that point had been determined by men. I can hear my friend Denise shouting, “It’s the patriarchy, stupid!” That’s not it – at least not completely. The patriarchy is still with us. But inside my head, things have changed.
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Review: Secret in Their Eyes
Secret in their Eyes is a 2015 film that recently appeared on Netflix. It has a stellar cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, and Julia Roberts.
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Review: Larry Crowne
I saw Larry Crowne back in 2011 when it was first released. I remembered enjoying it. When it showed up on Netflix I watched it again. I enjoyed it just as much the second time.