AwardsWatch - julia roberts

‘Leave the World Behind’ Review: Doomsday Schleppers | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade October 29, 2023

“I fucking hate people” is the final point Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) makes in her case to her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) as she is... Read More

Sam Esmail’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ with Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali to open 2023 AFI FEST

Erik Anderson September 5, 2023

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the World Premiere of Leave the World Behind, written and directed by AFI Conservatory Alum Sam Esmail... Read More

‘Ticket to Paradise’ review: George Clooney and Julia Roberts spark an old flame in a rom-com that fizzles out

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‘Ticket to Paradise’ review: George Clooney and Julia Roberts spark an old flame in a rom-com that fizzles out

Lauren Coates October 21, 2022

With teen comedies enjoying a resurgence thanks to the ever-growing popularity of Netflix originals, another once-beloved 00s genre is looking to make its comeback: the... Read More

From ‘Mystic Pizza’ to ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding,’ every Julia Roberts rom-com, ranked

Eddie Mouradian October 21, 2022

Julia Roberts has been many things throughout her storied 35-year career: Tinkerbell, a Flatliner, a Wicked Stepmother, a regular stepmother, even a Julia Roberts impersonator.... Read More

‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ retrospective: The rom-com that flipped the genre on its head and cemented Julia Roberts’ status as a full-fledged star

Retrospective

‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ retrospective: The rom-com that flipped the genre on its head and cemented Julia Roberts’ status as a full-fledged star

Nicole Ackman June 14, 2022

The 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding is unhinged in many ways. For starters, it begins with an opening credits musical sequence to Burt... Read More

Julia Roberts: When ‘America’s Sweetheart’ wins an Oscar

Retrospective

Julia Roberts: When ‘America’s Sweetheart’ wins an Oscar

Myles McHale February 17, 2021

When Julia Roberts won the Oscar, we all won the Oscar. It’s hard to find a metaphor that works properly, so let me go full... Read More

Brad Pitt joins star-studded cast for ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ virtual live table read

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Brad Pitt joins star-studded cast for ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ virtual live table read

Erik Anderson August 17, 2020

Oscar winner Brad Pitt and Jimmy Kimmel will join the previously announced Jennifer Aniston, Dane Cook, Morgan Freeman, Henry Golding, Shia LaBeouf, Matthew McConaughey, and Julia... Read More

Biggest Oscar Snubs – Mother’s Day Edition

Eddie Mouradian May 10, 2020

Today, somewhat shockingly, is Mother’s Day. I say shockingly because it somehow always feels like February 29th. Every day of quarantine feels like Groundhog Dog,... Read More

Emmy Noms: The Biggest Snubs

Erik Anderson July 16, 2019

While there was much rejoicing to be had if you were worked on Game of Thrones, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or Chernobyl, plenty of programs... Read More