Introduction to Julia Roberts’ Latest Film
In Hollywood, there are great actors and bright film stars, but Julia Roberts stands out among them. She recently made a stunning appearance at the Venice Film Festival to promote her latest film, "After the Hunt," directed by Luca Guadagnino.
The Film’s Plot and Cast
The movie deals with the difficult topic of the consequences of a sexual assault accusation on a college campus. Despite the heavy subject matter, the cast, including Roberts, Guadagnino, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Chloë Sevigny, and Michael Stuhlbarg, had a great time working together. Roberts plays a college professor who gets caught in the crossfire between the accuser and the accused.
Julia Roberts’ Experience Working on the Film
In an interview with Ramin Setoodeh, Chief Film Critic at Variety, Roberts shared why she chose to take on this role. She said she was interested in the project but didn’t decide to join until she met with Guadagnino. They sat together at a friend’s house, talking for hours, and really connected. This kind of director-actor connection is rare, and it’s what drew Roberts to the project.
A New Documentary: "Lilith Fair: A Story of Strong Women"
Also discussed in the latest episode of the "Daily Variety" podcast is the new documentary "Lilith Fair: A Story of Strong Women," which premiered on September 21. The documentary explores the groundbreaking female-led music festival, Lilith Fair, which was founded by Sarah McLachlan. The festival was a pioneering effort in the music industry, featuring a multi-genre lineup of female artists.
The Significance of Lilith Fair
According to Chris Willman, Variety’s Chief Music Critic, Lilith Fair was groundbreaking because it brought together women from different musical genres. The common denominator was not the music or the attitude, but the fact that all the performers were women. This created a unique and powerful dynamic, which is still celebrated today.
Where to Listen to the Daily Variety Podcast
The "Daily Variety" podcast is available on various platforms, including iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Listeners can tune in to hear more about Julia Roberts’ latest film, the documentary "Lilith Fair: A Story of Strong Women," and other exciting topics in the world of entertainment.
