Palo Alto

Gia Coppola, the latest voice heard from in that ridiculously talented filmmaking family, makes an auspicious directing debut with this teen drama based on stories from a collection by James Franco.

"...Directed by: Gia Coppola. Starring: Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, James Franco, Olivia Crocicchia,..."

May 30, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Nerve

An online game of "Truth or Dare" turns dangerous

"...Directed by: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Kimiko Glenn,..."

July 29, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

We're the Millers

This Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis comedy shows some sweetly crude family values.

"...by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Ed Helms, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn,..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lymelife

This suburban melodrama arrives with an impressive pedigree but little originality.

"...Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessy, Timothy Hutton, Cynthia Nixon and Emma Roberts. Lymelife arrives with an impressive pedigree but, unfortunately,..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs is a family-friendly operation, and all the pooches in the pic provide ample opportunities for poop jokes.

"...Directed by: Thor Freudenthal. Starring: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Don..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Grand Champion

Kids adventure movie stars a boy and his prize steer – and a host of star cameos.

"...Tubb. Starring: Jacob Fisher, Joey Lauren Adams, Natalie Maines, Emma Roberts, Cache Williams, Julia Roberts, George Strait, Bruce Willis..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Notting Hill

Love blossoms between a London bookstore owner and beautiful movie star. Can this relationship survive the obvious hindrances?

"...Directed by: Roger Michell. Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Tim Mcinnery, Gina..."

May 28, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Keepin' 'Em on the Farm

Barry Tubb's 'Grand Champion'

"...Moder, just happens to be the hubby of Julia Roberts, and the couple's talented niece Emma Roberts is one..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

It's Kind of a Funny Story

When a 15-year-old overachiever checks himself into a mental ward, he learns to affirm the good things in life without ever whitewashing the bad.

"...Boden and Ryan Fleck. Starring: Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies and Bernard White. Movies..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Is In Us All (Ireland) Director/Screenwriter: Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Producers: Emma Foley, Tamryn Reinecke, A formidable man who cares for..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nancy Drew

Historically, Nancy Drew may be the best teen detective around, but in this new screen incarnation, she is definitely no spy kid.

"...Directed by: Andrew Fleming. Starring: Emma Roberts, Josh Flitter, Max Thieriot, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tate..."

June 15, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Edge of Darkness

This thriller marks a middling comeback for Mad Mel Gibson

"...by: Martin Campbell. Starring: Mel Gibson, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts, Danny Huston and Ray Winstone. Adapted from the six-episode..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Am Michael

James Franco plays a gay activist who finds God

"...Directed by: Justin Kelly. Starring: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Charlie Carver, Avan Jogia, Daryl Hannah, Lesley Ann..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Twelve

The private-school kids on New York's Upper East Side are definitely not all right in Joel Schumacher's sordid tale of young promise gone wrong.

"...Directed by: Joel Schumacher. Starring: Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Philip Ettinger, Esti Ginzburg, Curtis Jackson,..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aquamarine

Based on a young adult novel by Alice Hoffman, the film is about two best girlfriends who meet up with … a mermaid!

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Allen. Starring: Emma Roberts, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, Sara Paxton, Jake McDorman and..."

March 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The CMT Music Awards Return to Moody Center

"...to present awards on the busy pre-eclipse weekend, from Emma Roberts to Jane Seymour, added to the zany mix...."

April 8, 2024 Photo Gallery

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...to present awards on the busy pre-eclipse weekend, from Emma Roberts to Jane Seymour, added to the zany mix...."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Valentine's Day

Aggressively unfunny and unromantic, Valentine’s Day’s chief concern appears to have been the corralling of its cast of a thousand stars.

"...Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, George Lopez, Shirley MacLaine, Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts and Taylor Swift. Three-quarters through Valentine’s..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Blue Ribbon Benefit

"Grand Champion" Premiere

"...Julia Roberts greeted fans outside the Paramount Theatre last Sunday night..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Madame Web

The Spidey-adjacent Madame Web isn't just bad, it's boring

"...Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Celeste O'Connor, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Maybe I Do

Intergenerational sex comedy where secrets derail a family meeting

"...Directed by: Michael Jacobs. Starring: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere and Diane..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review

The Hunt

Scathing action-satire is more than Elites versus Deplorables

"...Craig Zobel. Starring: Betty Gilpin, Ike Barinholtz, Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts, Wayne Duvall, Amy Madigan, Ethan Suplee, Glenn Howerton..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...been, it’s about where she's going. Cast: Julianne Nicholson, Emma Roberts, Zachary Quinto, Jess Weixler, Jimmy Smits, Jason Biggs,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest 2015: February

Baby, it’s cold outside. Could it be … Satan?!

"...Rose’s plotlines and backstories merge with those of Rose (Emma Roberts), an apparent escapee from the local mental hospital...."

Sept. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Celeste & Jesse Forever

This romantic comedy starring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg is far funnier than you’d expect a film about a tortuous split to be – and more deft.

"...Elijah Wood, Ari Graynor, Eric Christian Olsen, Will McCormack, Emma Roberts and Rebecca Dayan...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Art of Getting By

As coming-of-age dramas go, this one is flaccid and endlessly irksome.

"...Directed by: Gavin Wiesen. Starring: Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Rita Wilson, Blair Underwood, Elizabeth Reaser,..."

June 17, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Scream 4

This reboot of the franchise is too self-referential for its own good.

"...Wes Craven. Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Aimee Teegarden, Kristen Bell and Anna..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...figure out who he really is. Cast: Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser with Rita Wilson and..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Strangers: Prey at Night

Home invasion classic becomes a franchise.

"...Directed by: Johannes Roberts. Starring: Bailee Madison, Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Lewis Pullman..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Now Bottoms reunites the Shiva Baby duo of director Emma Seligman and star Rachel Sennott (who also shared writing..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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