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  • Best Julianne Moore Movies

    Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Julianne Moore is one of the most talented and accomplished actresses of her generation.

    Moore has been nominated for five Academy Awards for her work in ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘The End of the Affair,’ ‘Far From Heaven,’ ‘The Hours‘ and ‘Still Alice,’ the last of which finally earned her an Oscar for Best Actress in 2015.

    The actress has also appeared in such popular movies as ‘The Fugitive,”The Lost World: Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Big Lebowski,’ ‘Magnolia,’ ‘Hannibal,’ ‘Children of Men,’ ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.,’ ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2.’

    Her new movie, ‘The Room Next Door‘ which was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and also stars Tilda Swinton, will be released in theaters on January 17th.

    In honor of her latest film, Moviefone is counting down the 30 best movies of Julianne Moore’s impressive career, including ‘The Room Next Door.’

    Let’s begin!

    30. ‘Assassins‘ (1995)

    (L to R) Sylvester Stallone and Julianne Moore in 'Assassins'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    (L to R) Sylvester Stallone and Julianne Moore in ‘Assassins’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    Assassin Robert Rath (Sylvester Stallone) arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun (Antonio Banderas) complete the job for him — with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target (Moore) and becomes a marked man himself.

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    29. ‘Psycho‘ (1998)

    A young female embezzler (Anne Heche) arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own. Although this version is in color, features a different cast, and is set in 1998, it is closer to a shot-for-shot remake than most remakes, Gus Van Sant often copying Alfred Hitchcock‘s camera movements and editing, and Joseph Stefano‘s script is mostly carried over. Bernard Herrmann‘s musical score is reused as well, though with a new arrangement by Danny Elfman and recorded in stereo.

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    28. ‘Evolution‘ (2001)

    A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term “survival of the fittest.” David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination… which could be bad news for the Earth.

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    27. ‘Nine Months‘ (1995)

    When he finds out his longtime girlfriend (Moore) is pregnant, a commitment-phobe (Hugh Grant) realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse.

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    26. ‘Next‘ (2007)

    Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling “winnings.” But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris (Moore) must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.

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    25. ‘Carrie‘ (2013)

    (L to R) Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore in 2013's 'Carrie'. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.
    (L to R) Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore in 2013’s ‘Carrie’. Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.

    A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloe Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

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    24. ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1‘ (2014)

    Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol.

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    23. ‘The Hand that Rocks the Cradle‘ (1992)

    A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay) as their newborn’s nanny. Only much later does the infant’s mother, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra), realize Peyton’s true intentions — to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

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    22. ‘Non-Stop‘ (2014)

    Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) is a burned-out veteran of the Air Marshals service. He views the assignment not as a life-saving duty, but as a desk job in the sky. However, today’s flight will be no routine trip. Shortly into the transatlantic journey from New York to London, he receives a series of mysterious text messages ordering him to have the government transfer $150 million into a secret account, or a passenger will die every 20 minutes.

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    21. ‘A Single Man‘ (2009)

    The life of George Falconer (Colin Firth), a British college professor, is reeling with the recent and sudden loss of his longtime partner. This traumatic event makes George challenge his own will to live as he seeks the console of his close girl friend Charley (Moore), who is struggling with her own questions about life.

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    20. ‘Maps to the Stars‘ (2014)

    Julianne Moore in 'Maps to the Stars'. Photo: Entertainment One Films.
    Julianne Moore in ‘Maps to the Stars’. Photo: Entertainment One Films.

    Driven by an intense need for fame and validation, members of a dysfunctional Hollywood family are chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts.

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    19. ‘I’m Not There‘ (2007)

    Six actors (Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, and Heath Ledger) portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

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    18. ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2‘ (2015)

    With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

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    17. ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park‘ (1997)

    Four years after Jurassic Park’s genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove (Moore) and a wildlife videographer (Vince Vaughn) join an expedition to document the lethal lizards’ natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.

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    16. ‘The Fugitive‘ (1993)

    Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife (Sela Ward) and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.

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    15. ‘Hannibal‘ (2001)

    (L to R) Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore in 'Hannibal'. Photo: MGM Distribution Co.
    (L to R) Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore in ‘Hannibal’. Photo: MGM Distribution Co.

    After having successfully eluded the authorities for years, Hannibal (Anthony Hopkins) peacefully lives in Italy in disguise as an art scholar. Trouble strikes again when he’s discovered leaving a deserving few dead in the process. He returns to America to make contact with now disgraced Agent Clarice Starling (Moore), who is suffering the wrath of a malicious FBI rival as well as the media.

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    14. ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle‘ (2017)

    When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong) are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

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    13. ‘Safe‘ (1995)

    Carol (Moore), a typical upper middle-class housewife, begins to complain of vague symptoms of illness. She “doesn’t feel right,” has unexplained headaches, congestion, a dry cough, nosebleeds, vomiting, and trouble breathing. Her family doctor treats her concerns dismissively and suggests a psychiatrist. Eventually, an allergist tells her that she has Environmental Illness.

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    12. ‘Short Cuts‘ (1993)

    Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot (Lily Tomlin) accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy’s grandfather tells his son, Howard (Bruce Davidson), about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy’s birthday cake.

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    11. ‘Far from Heaven‘ (2002)

    In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife (Moore) faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.

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    10. ‘The Room Next Door‘ (2025)

    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Ingrid (Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

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    9. ‘May December‘ (2023)

    Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple (Moore and Charles Melton) buckles under pressure when an actress (Natalie Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.

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    8. ‘The Hours‘ (2002)

    “The Hours” is the story of three women (Nicole Kidman, Moore, and Meryl Streep) searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

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    7. ‘Still Alice‘ (2014)

    Alice Howland (Moore), happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.

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    6. ‘Magnolia‘ (1999)

    An epic mosaic of many interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

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    5. ‘Children of Men‘ (2006)

    (L to R) Clive Owen and Julianne Moore in 'Children of Men'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Clive Owen and Julianne Moore in ‘Children of Men’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist (Clive Owen) agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman (Clare-Hope Ashitey) to a sanctuary at sea, where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

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    4. ‘The Kids Are All Right‘ (2010)

    Two women, Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Moore), brought a son and daughter into the world through artificial insemination. When one of their children reaches age, both kids (Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson) go behind their mothers’ backs to meet with the donor (Mark Ruffalo). Life becomes so much more interesting when the father, two mothers and children start to become attached to each other.

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    3. ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.‘ (2011)

    Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily (Moore). Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

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    2. ‘The Big Lebowski‘ (1998)

    Jeffrey ‘The Dude’ Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston), a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.

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    1. ‘Boogie Nights‘ (1997)

    Julianne Moore in 'Boogie Nights'. Photo: New Line Cinema.
    Julianne Moore in ‘Boogie Nights’. Photo: New Line Cinema.

    Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds) aspires to elevate his craft to an art form. Horner discovers Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), a hot young talent working as a busboy in a nightclub, and welcomes him into the extended family of movie-makers, misfits and hangers-on that are always around. Adams’ rise from nobody to a celebrity adult entertainer is meteoric, and soon the whole world seems to know his porn alter ego, “Dirk Diggler”. Now, when disco and drugs are in vogue, fashion is in flux and the party never seems to stop, Adams’ dreams of turning sex into stardom are about to collide with cold, hard reality.

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  • ‘The Room Next Door’ – Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore

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    Opening in theaters in wide release on January 17th is the new drama from acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar (‘Pain and Glory’) entitled ‘The Room Next Door’. The movie stars Oscar winners Tilda Swinton (‘Michael Clayton’) and Julianne Moore (‘May December’), as well as John Turturro (‘The Batman’) and Alessandro Nivola (‘Kraven the Hunter’).

    Related Article: Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman Talk Todd Haynes’ ‘May December’

    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore star in 'The Room Next Door'.
    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore star in ‘The Room Next Door’.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore about their work on ‘The Room Next Door’, their first reactions to the screenplay, working together to form their characters’ friendship, and collaborating on set with director Pedro Almodóvar.

    You can watch the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews.

    Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Julianne, can you talk about your first reaction to the screenplay and what were some of the aspects of this character that you were excited to explore on screen?

    Julianne Moore: Well, I think one of the things that was really thrilling about reading Pedro’s screenplay was that it was centered around this female friendship, and so that is something that I was anxious to bring to the screen. So often, women in films, when you see two women on screen, they’re a relationship that’s like a familiar relationship, their mother and daughter, or it’s a love story, or they’re antagonists, and those things have not been my experience. In my life, my female friendships have been incredibly important to me, and I think it’s such a profound honor to be able to witness another human being as they move through their life. So, the fact that that was what this screenplay was about was incredibly moving to me.

    Tilda Swinton in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Tilda Swinton in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    MF: Tilda, what was your first reaction to the screenplay and why did you want to play this character?

    Tilda Swinton: I was so grateful to Pedro for sending me this script. I mean, I was so grateful to him to know that he wanted to make a film about this subject, it’s a subject that’s extremely personal to me, and that he asked me to make it with him, it was a very happy day. I would say that he wanted me to play Martha because I’ve had the privilege, I would say in my life, to be in what I call the Ingrid position many times, the position of being in support to loved ones who are facing the end of their lives. So, to have the opportunity to download and step into the impulses of someone in the Martha position, I’ve learned so much from the Martha’s in my life, was an amazing gift, a highly personal gift. So, I was beyond thrilled, and its pure happiness for me. The film is all about happiness, and about life and the living of it.

    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    MF: Julianne, can you talk about the process of creating this friendship on screen with Tilda?

    JM: We didn’t know each other, really, before we started this. She’s someone whose work I’d always admired tremendously, and I loved how she was in the world. We’d always say hi to each other when we were at a film festival, or a press event, or somewhere, or if I saw her in a restaurant, and I’d always wanted to work with her. Then, suddenly, we had this wonderful opportunity, and what was great for us is that is I think our friendship developed in real time. As we spent time together on the set, and talked about our lives, and talked about our work, and talked about our kids and our relationships, I think what you saw on screen was happening. We became real friends.

    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    (L to R) Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    MF: Tilda, Martha makes a big request of her friend Ingrid, can you talk about that and working with Julianne?

    TS: Well, their friendship is a very old one. They’ve known each other since they were very young, they were both writers, and they both still are writers. But originally, they were journalists working together at a magazine, in their 20s we assume. Then they drifted apart, mainly because Martha became a war correspondent, and Ingrid became a novelist. They haven’t seen each other in probably 20 maybe even longer years. They haven’t seen each other at all. I mean, they’re aware of what they’ve been doing because they’re both very celebrated and they have a kind of public profile, but they haven’t seen each other. So, this thing of coming back together, knowing someone so well for so long, not seeing them for maybe 20 years, coming back together in this very particular moment, a moment where truth draws on that ancient bond. I know this myself; I’ve had the experience of seeing people again that I hadn’t seen for years, and it’s such a wonderful thing because you just don’t sweat the small stuff. You sort of gloss over the details of the last couple of decades, and then you get down to having a good time again like you are in your 20s. Julianne and I, the great miracle is, we didn’t know each other at all. We’d met each other and we knew of each other, and we both liked the look of each other, but we became old friends within an afternoon, and we are now very old friends who’ve known each other for one year, we’ve been making up for lost time ever since. It was a huge blessing that she came on the film and that we really have that bond. So, there was no acting required, we were truly happy to be in each other’s presence.

    Julianne Moore in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    MF: Julianne, can you talk about Ingrid’s reaction to Martha’s request, and how do you think you would react to something like that in your own life?

    JM: One of the wonderful ways that this is introduced, I think, is that initially, when Ingrid hears that Martha is sick, the first thing she does is rush to the hospital to see how she’s doing, and she’s the kind of person who shows up. She shows up day after day after day just to keep her company, to talk to her, to make her feel better. Certainly, Ingrid was not expecting this situation, but I think one of the reasons that Martha ends up relying on her is that she sees that Ingrid is reliable, that no matter what, she’s going to try to be there as a real friend and do what her friend needs. It’s painful. I think Ingrid is very honest about it and says that this is not something that she’s comfortable with, but she also realizes that Martha is in need, that this is what she needs at that moment, and she feels like that’s the right thing to do. So, yes, I’d like to think that I would be like Ingrid because I think that’s the kind of friend, we all want to be, and we all want to have.

    (L to R) Director Pedro Almodóvar, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    (L to R) Director Pedro Almodóvar, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    MF: Finally, Julianne, what was it like working with director Pedro Almodóvar and was it everything that you expected?

    JM: He’s a true artist. Everything that you see in his films is in him. The colors, and the composition, and the music, and the point of view. You walk into his apartment in Madrid, and you realize, “Oh my gosh, I’ve seen everything in this apartment on screen in his films.” That’s what’s so wonderful is that it’s intensely personal to him. It’s very meaningful. The books that he’s read and the films that he’s seen, the art that he’s loved, all of it is present there, the people that he’s cared about. After, I met a lot of the members of his crew, and I realized I had seen them in several of his movies before. I was like, “Oh my gosh, she played that part.” So, I love that about him. I love that his films are him. They’re him turned inside out on the screen.

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    What is the plot of ‘The Room Next Door’?

    Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

    Who is in the cast of ‘The Room Next Door’?

    • Tilda Swinton as Martha / Michelle
    • Julianne Moore as Ingrid
    • John Turturro as Damian
    • Alessandro Nivola as Policeman
    Director Pedro Almodóvar in 'The Room Next Door'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Director Pedro Almodóvar in ‘The Room Next Door’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

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  • Natalie Portman And Jenna Ortega to Star in ‘The Gallerist’

    (Left) Natalie Portman. (Right) Jenna Ortega attends the world premiere of Netflix's 'Wednesday' on November 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix.
    (Left) Natalie Portman. (Right) Jenna Ortega attends the world premiere of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ on November 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Preview:

    • Jenna Ortega and Natalie Portman are in talks to star in ‘The Gallerist.’
    • Cathy Yan co-wrote and would direct the movie.
    • It’ll follow an art gallery owner with a desperate plan.

    While not every movie that Jenna Ortega has appeared in since ‘Wednesday’ helped her profile skyrocket has been a winner, you just know that any filmmaker would be happy to have her even consider appearing in their work.

    ‘Birds of Prey’s Cathy Yan must be feeling confident, then, since she has both Ortega and Natalie Portman in talks for her latest movie, ‘The Gallerist.’

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    And before you ask, no “gallerist” does not mean someone who is prejudiced against art galleries; it means the owner/manager of one.

    What’s the story of ‘The Gallerist’?

    Natalie Portman attends Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.
    Natalie Portman attends Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Per Deadline, ‘The Gallerist’ will follow a desperate art gallery owner who attends the Art Basel show (an annual shindig featuring over 250 of international galleries showing the works of more than 4,000 artists) in Miami with an audacious plan to sell a dead man at the show.

    At least, that’s the basic logline for the movie, which Yan co-wrote alongside James Pedersen (‘High Heat’). It could, in other hands, be a ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’–style romp, though we have a feeling Yan will be opting for a sharper, more satirical edge to her movie.

    There’s no word on exactly what either actor would play in the movie –– our guess at this point is Portman as the gallerist –– and it remains to be seen if they hop aboard at all, as their deals have yet to close.

    Related Article: Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram Talk Apple TV+’s ‘Lady in the Lake’

    What else are Jenna Ortega and Natalie Portman working on?

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    (L to R) Jenna Ortega and Director Tim Burton on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ comedy, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Ortega is coming off the success of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ directed by Tim Burton.

    And the actor has also been working with Burton on Season 2 of ‘Wednesday,’ which should be hitting Netflix next year.

    On the movie front, she has found time for a role in Taika Waititi’s next film, ‘Klara and the Sun,’ will be seen in musical mystery thriller ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ and worked on ‘Death of a Unicorn.’

    There have also been rumors that she’ll be part of the cast for J.J. Abrams’ mysterious new movie.

    As for Portman, her most recent movie was Oscar nominee ‘May December,’ and she also led Apple TV+ series ‘Lady in the Lake.’

    She has a voice role in new Roald Dahl animated adaptation ‘The Twits’ and recently finished work on Guy Ritchie’s new fantasy adventure movie ‘Fountain of Youth.’

    When will ‘The Gallerist’ be on screens?

    While ‘The Gallerist’ appears to be gaining momentum, it has yet to lock in a distribution home, so we’ll have to wait and see when it might arrive in theaters or on streaming.

    Mikey Madison and Natalie Portman in 'Lady in the Lake,' premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    (L to R) Mikey Madison and Natalie Portman in ‘Lady in the Lake,’ premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.

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  • Turmoil as Joaquin Phoenix Abruptly Drops Out of Todd Haynes’ New Movie

    Joaquin Phoenix arrives on the red carpet of The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Credit/Provider: Nick Argo / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Joaquin Phoenix arrives on the red carpet of The 92nd Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Credit/Provider: Nick Argo / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • Joaquin Phoenix has left Todd Haynes’ new movie days before shooting was to start.
    • It’s a romantic drama focused on two men that Phoenix himself developed.
    • The movie likely now won’t get made and the team is angry at the actor.

    Joaquin Phoenix is a man who can be quirky when it comes to his acting performances; some might even describe him as precious about the work. Still, though some filmmakers have expressed frustration with him in the past, he has certainly had some winners, including nabbing an Oscar for ‘Joker’ and other directors who have happily worked with him multiple times.

    We’re not sure that Todd Haynes is about to join that club anytime soon.

    Because recently, Phoenix walked away from Haynes’ new, untitled movie mere days before it was due to start shooting in in Guadalajara, Mexico, leaving the production not just scrambling, but effectively shut down.

    Related Article: Director Todd Phillips Shares Romantic New ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Images

    What was the story of the untitled new movie?

    Joaquin Phoenix in director Ari Aster's 'Beau Is Afraid.'
    Joaquin Phoenix in director Ari Aster’s ‘Beau Is Afraid.’

    Only the most basic details emerged about the new movie’s plot, which Haynes and Phoenix worked on alongside ‘Showing Up’ and ‘Night Moves’ writer Jonathan Raymond.

    It was known to focus on an intense romance in the 1930s between Phoenix’s character and a man played by co-star Danny Ramirez, of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

    What happened with Joaquin Phoenix on the new Todd Haynes film?

    Director Todd Haynes attends Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.
    Director Todd Haynes attends Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

    No one is saying exactly why Phoenix suddenly got cold feet about the project, a situation which is even more surprising given that Phoenix brought the idea to the director in the first place.

    This what Haynes told IndieWire about the new project while promoting ‘May December’:

    “The whole experience was prompted by Joaquin. It was prompted by his daring, his desire to push through barriers and to really get into the uncomfortable places about this relationship. And yet it felt like a very organic process.”

    So what happens now with the movie? The production team, which includes Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler’s Killer Films, is focused now on paying those crewmembers who actually did show up in Mexico to start work on the movie. There appears to be no move to recast the main role, which would likely mean finding someone on Phoenix’s level who would want to take on the part.

    For this part, Haynes is reportedly pivoting to focus on directing HBO limited series ‘Trust,’ an adaptation of Hernan Diaz’s novel about upper-class financial ruin in the 20th century, with his ‘Mildred Pierce’ star Kate Winslet in the lead.

    What else has Joaquin Phoenix been unsure about?

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    In the wake of the Haynes movie mess, reports of other issues with the Oscar-winning actor, who has previously said he’s almost always nervous about taking on new roles.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter’s sources, he threatened to retreat from making Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ unless Paul Thomas Anderson (who steered Phoenix to an Oscar nomination for ‘The Master’) was brought in to work on the script. He did, and the result hit theaters last year.

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    This could well cause bad blood for Phoenix moving forward, but the actor has ‘Joker’ sequel ‘Folie à Deux’ due in October, with a world premiere set for the Venice Film Festival.

    The notoriously press shy actor will have even more reason to dodge questions this time, but if the movie is a success like the 2019 original, that will no doubt mean producers and directors will still want to work with him –– and he already has other jobs either in the can or lined up.

    Joaquin Phoenix in Director Todd Phillips' ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.'
    Joaquin Phoenix in Director Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ Photo courtesy of Todd Phillips’ Instagram account.

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  • Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal Rumored for next ‘Beef’

    (Left) Charles Melton as Joe in 'May December.' Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix. (Center Left) Cailee Spaeny in director Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla.' Photo: A24. (Center Right) Jake Gyllenhaal as Sgt. John Kinley in 'The Covenant,' directed by Guy Ritchie, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. (Right) Anne Hathaway in Apple TV+'s 'WeCrashed.'
    (Left) Charles Melton as Joe in ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix. (Center Left) Cailee Spaeny in director Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla.’ Photo: A24. (Center Right) Jake Gyllenhaal as Sgt. John Kinley in ‘The Covenant,’ directed by Guy Ritchie, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. (Right) Anne Hathaway in Apple TV+’s ‘WeCrashed.’

    Preview:

    • Creator Lee Sung Jin is developing a new series of ‘Beef’.
    • Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny are circling the leads.
    • Scripts for the new season are in place.

    While we could certainly see a way forward for the characters in ‘Beef’ Season 1, it would appear that Netflix and creator Lee Sung Jin are going the anthology route for the series, taking a leaf out of Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Horror Story’/‘American Crime Story’ shows or Noah Hawley’s ‘Fargo’, which both switch out characters and stories between seasons.

    But the idea of more ‘Beef’ is hardly a shock, since the first season has been scooping up trophies left, right and center, including at this past weekend’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. And from the sounds of Deadline’s new report, the cast is set to get even starrier.

    Related Article: 10 Things We Learned At The Netflix Series ‘Beef’ Press Conference

    What was the story of ‘Beef’ Season 1?

    Ali Wong as Amy in 'Beef.'
    Ali Wong as Amy in ‘Beef.’ Photo: Andrew Cooper/Netflix © 2023.

    The first batch of ‘Beef’ episodes charted the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers.

    Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships.

    Also in the cast? Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe and Patti Yasutake, with Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Mia Serafino and Remy Holt.

    What would the story of ‘Beef’ Season 2 follow?

    Lee Sung Jin, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun attend Netflix's Los Angeles premiere of 'BEEF' at Netflix Tudum Theater on March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    (L to R) Lee Sung Jin, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun attend Netflix’s Los Angeles premiere of ‘BEEF’ at Netflix Tudum Theater on March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Details are extremely scarce on the new season, which Jin and his writers have apparently already worked on. But apparently it’ll pivot from characters feuding one-on-one to couples clashing.

    That’s certainly a nice twist on the concept, and opens up possibilities for the future –– will we see families fight? Companies? Countries?

    Who is being considered for ‘Beef’ Season 2?

    Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Love & Other Drugs.'
    (L to R) Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Love & Other Drugs.’ Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    While Deadline cautions that talks are at a very early stage and deals have most certainly not been locked in place yet, word is that Jin is courting Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal (who already played a troubled couple in 2010 movie ‘Love & Other Drugs’) alongside Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny.

    Hathaway and Gyllenhaal need little introduction, as they’re established stars. Melton, who was best known for ‘Riverdale’, broke out big last year in movie terms with ‘May December’, for which he was nominated for a slew of awards.

    Spaeny, meanwhile, has had some solid roles, including in ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ and ‘Vice’ (plus TV series such as ‘Mare of Eastown’ and ‘Devs), but has earned rave reviews for her performance as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’.

    A24 and Netflix are looking to get this one moving to maintain the momentum, hoping for a shoot in late summer or fall.

    Lee Sung Jin, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun attend Netflix's Los Angeles premiere of 'BEEF' at Netflix Tudum Theater on March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    (L to R) Lee Sung Jin, Ali Wong and Steven Yeun attend Netflix’s Los Angeles premiere of ‘BEEF’ at Netflix Tudum Theater on March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix.

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  • 2024 Golden Globes Nominees and Winners

    The 81st Golden Globe Awards will air January 7th, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST on CBS.
    The 81st Golden Globe Awards will air January 7th, 2024 at 5:00 PM PST on CBS.

    Preview:

    • ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Barbie’, ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ all won at the Golden Globes.
    • On the TV section, ‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ were the big winners.
    • The show struggled to reach past glories.

    If you were looking for dramatic surprises at this year’s Golden Globe awards, which has somewhat distanced itself from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, an organization as much about damage control as it is journalism after a variety of scandals and controversies surrounding it, you would be disappointed. Except perhaps that ‘Barbie’ only took home two awards.

    It was definitely ‘Oppenheimer’s night, not only notching the first directing Golden Globe (following six nominations) for Christopher Nolan, Best Actor (drama) for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Original Score and Best Picture (Drama).

    ‘The Holdovers’, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and ‘Barbie’ won two awards each, with the year’s biggest hit making do with an original song for Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “What was I Made For?” and the new, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement gong.

    The small screen awards were even less of a shock –– ‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ gobbled up the lion’s share of trophies, while Netflix’s ‘Beef’ had a good night, taking home Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television, with awards for stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. The latter is the first actress of Asian descent to win in her category (Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television).

    Here are the full film and TV winners…

    Golden Globes 2024: Film Nominations

    Best Motion Picture, Drama

    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer,' written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

    Best Picture, Musical or Comedy

    Emma Stone in 'Poor Things.'
    Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things.’ Photo by Atsushi Nishijima. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

    Best Director, Motion Picture

    Writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of 'Oppenheimer.'
    Writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of ‘Oppenheimer.’

    Best Screenplay, Motion Picture

    2023's 'Anatomy of a Fall.'
    2023’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall.’ Photo: Le Pacte.

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer,' written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

    JaNae Collins, Lily Gladstone, Cara Jade Myers and Jillian Dion in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' coming soon to Apple TV+.
    (L to R) JaNae Collins, Lily Gladstone, Cara Jade Myers and Jillian Dion in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ coming soon to Apple TV+.

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

    Emma Stone in 'Poor Things.'
    Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things.’ Photo by Atsushi Nishijima. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.© 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

    Paul Giamatti stars as Paul Hunham and Dominic Sessa as Angus Tully in director Alexander Payne’s 'The Holdovers,' a Focus Features release.
    (L to R) Paul Giamatti stars as Paul Hunham and Dominic Sessa as Angus Tully in director Alexander Payne’s ‘The Holdovers,’ a Focus Features release. Credit: Seacia Pavao / © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC.

    Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

    Robert Downey Jr is Lewis Strauss in 'Oppenheimer,' written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
    Robert Downey Jr is Lewis Strauss in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

    Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture

    Da’Vine Joy Randolph stars as Mary Lamb in director Alexander Payne’s 'The Holdovers,' a Focus Features release.
    Da’Vine Joy Randolph stars as Mary Lamb in director Alexander Payne’s ‘The Holdovers,’ a Focus Features release. Credit: Seacia Pavao / © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC.

    Best Original Score, Motion Picture

    Tom Conti is Albert Einstein and Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer,' written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
    (L to R) Tom Conti is Albert Einstein and Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

    Best Picture, Non-English Language

    2023's 'Anatomy of a Fall.'
    2023’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall.’ Photo: Le Pacte.
    • ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ — France
    • ‘Fallen Leaves’ — Finland
    • ‘Io Capitano’ — Italy
    • ‘Past Lives’ — United States
    • ‘Society of the Snow’ — Spain
    • ‘The Zone of Interest’ — United Kingdom

    Best Original Song, Motion Picture

    Kingsley Ben-Adir as Ken, Ryan Gosling as Ken, Margot Robbie as Barbie, Simu Liu as Ken, Ncuti Gatwa as Ken and Scott Evans as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Barbie,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
    (L to R) Kingsley Ben-Adir as Ken, Ryan Gosling as Ken, Margot Robbie as Barbie, Simu Liu as Ken, Ncuti Gatwa as Ken and Scott Evans as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Barbie,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Motion Picture, Animated

    'The Boy and the Heron.'
    ‘The Boy and the Heron.’ Copyright: © 2023 Studio Ghibli.
    • ‘The Boy and the Heron’
    • ‘Elemental’
    • ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
    • ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
    • ‘Suzume’
    • ‘Wish’

    Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

    Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ 'Barbie,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
    (L to R) Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Barbie,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Golden Globes 2024: TV Nominations

    Here are the small screen nominees….

    Best Television Series, Drama

    Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck, Kieran Culkin, Brian Cox, and Sarah Snook in HBO's 'Succession.'
    (L to R) Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck, Kieran Culkin, Brian Cox, and Sarah Snook in HBO’s ‘Succession.’

    Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy

    Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear.'
    Jeremy Allen White in ‘The Bear.’ Photo: Courtesy of FX.

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama

    Kieran Culkin in HBO's 'Succession' season 4.
    Kieran Culkin in HBO’s ‘Succession’ season 4. Photograph by Claudette Barius/HBO. ©2022 HBO. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama

    Sarah Snook in HBO's Succession' season 4.
    Sarah Snook in HBO’s Succession’ season 4. Photograph by David Russell/HBO. ©2022 HBO. All Rights Reserved.

    Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy

    Alo Edebiri in 'The Bear.'
    Alo Edebiri in ‘The Bear.’ Photo: Courtesy of FX.

    Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy

    Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear.'
    Jeremy Allen White in ‘The Bear.’ Photo: Courtesy of FX.

    Best Supporting Actor, Television

    Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans on HBO's 'Succession.'
    Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans on HBO’s ‘Succession.’ Photograph by Macall B. Polay/HBO.

    Best Supporting Actress, Television

    Elizabeth Debicki in 'The Crown' season 6.
    Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Crown’ season 6. Copyright: Netflix / LeftBank.

    Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Ali Wong as Amy, Ashley Park as Naomi in 'Beef.'
    Ali Wong as Amy, Ashley Park as Naomi in ‘Beef.’ Photo: Andrew Cooper/Netflix © 2023.

    Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

    Steven Yeun as Danny in 'Beef.'
    Steven Yeun as Danny in ‘Beef.’ Photo: Andrew Cooper/Netflix © 2023.

    Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Ali Wong as Amy in 'Beef.'
    Ali Wong as Amy in ‘Beef.’ Photo: Andrew Cooper/Netflix © 2023.

    Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television

    Ricky Gervais in 'Ricky Gervais: Armageddon.'
    Ricky Gervais in ‘Ricky Gervais: Armageddon.’ Photo: Matt Crockett. Copyright: Netflix.
    The 2023 Golden Globes aired on NBC January 10th, 2023.
    The 2024 Golden Globes aired on CBS January 7th, 2023.

  • Every Todd Haynes Movie, Ranked

    Director Todd Haynes attends Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    Director Todd Haynes attends Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Filmmaker Todd Haynes is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

    In addition to making critically acclaimed movies like ‘Velvet Goldmine,’ ‘Carol‘ and ‘Dark Waters,’ Haynes has also made several movies with Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore including ‘Safe,’ ‘Far from Heaven,’ ‘I’m Not There,’ and ‘Wonderstruck.’

    Their new movie together, ‘May December,‘ which also stars Natalie Portman, will be released in theaters on November 17th before premiering on Netflix December 1st.

    In honor of his latest film, Moviefone is ranking every feature film that Todd Haynes has ever directed, including his documentaries and ‘May December.’

    Let’s begin!

    10. ‘Poison‘ (1991)

    Three intercut stories about outsiders, sex and violence. In “Hero,” Richie, at age 7, kills his father and flies away. After the event, a documentary in cheesy lurid colors asks what Richie was like and what led up to the shooting. In the black and white “Horror,” a scientist isolates the elixir of human sexuality, drinks it, and becomes a festering, contagious murderer; a female colleague who loves him tries to help, to her peril. In “Homo,” a prisoner in Fontenal prison is drawn to an inmate whom he knew some years before, at Baton juvenile institute, and whose humiliations he witnessed. This story is told in dim light, except for the bright flashbacks.

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    9. ‘Wonderstruck‘ (2017)

    The story of a young boy (Oakes Fegley) in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl (Millicent Simmonds) in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection.

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    8. ‘Dark Waters‘ (2019)

    A tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.

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    7. ‘The Velvet Underground‘ (2021)

    Experience the iconic rock band’s legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

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    6. ‘Carol‘ (2015)

    In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk (Rooney Mara) who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman (Cate Blanchett).

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    5. ‘May December‘ (2023)

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix.

    Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple (Julianne Moore and Charles Melton) buckles under pressure when an actress (Natalie Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.

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    4. ‘Safe‘ (1995)

    Carol (Julianne Moore), a typical upper middle-class housewife, begins to complain of vague symptoms of illness. She “doesn’t feel right,” has unexplained headaches, congestion, a dry cough, nosebleeds, vomiting, and trouble breathing. Her family doctor treats her concerns dismissively and suggests a psychiatrist. Eventually, an allergist tells her that she has Environmental Illness.

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    3. ‘Velvet Goldmine‘ (1998)

    Almost a decade has elapsed since Bowiesque glam-rock superstar Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) escaped the spotlight of the London scene. Now, investigative journalist Arthur Stuart (Christian Bale) is on assignment to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Slade. Stuart, himself forged by the music of the 1970s, explores the larger-than-life stars who were once his idols and what has become of them since the turn of the new decade.

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    2. ‘Far from Heaven‘ (2002)

    In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife (Julianne Moore) faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.

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    1. ‘I’m Not There‘ (2007)

    Six actors (Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, and Heath Ledger) portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

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  • Movie Review: ‘May December’

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in ‘May December.’ Photo: Francois Duhamel / courtesy of Netflix.

    Premiering on Netflix December 1st, ‘May December’ is the new dramatic film from Todd Haynes, who reunites once again with Julianne Moore. This time, Natalie Portman joins for a complicated story of truth, reputation, perception and performance.

    Haynes, as ever, is a reliable filmmaker for a female-fronted story of controversial passion (he handled the subject delicately and winningly with ‘Carol’), but here it’s as if he also gives in to a notion of melodrama that doesn’t always work, and a distracting score choice doesn’t help that.

    Is ‘May December’ one to mark your calendar about?

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry with Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry with Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in ‘May December.’ Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.

    With Haynes, Moore and Portman driving the film, there remains something watchable and compelling about the movie, with the leads (along with an impressive Charles Melton) keeping your attention as the story dives towards its conclusion.

    But a few off-putting elements ring somewhat false in the tale as a whole, and this is certainly a movie that will divide audiences. How you react may depend on your viewpoint on the subjects under Haynes’ microscope here, and how much sympathy you have for any of the characters.

    Related Article: Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman Talk Todd Haynes’ ‘May December’

    ‘May December’: Script and Direction

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix.

    The screenplay for ‘May December’ is by Samy Burch, working from a story she created with Alex Mechanik. Though the roots are found in the real-life story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a schoolteacher who was convicted of child sexual abuse of the 12-year-old (Vili Fualaau) who was among her students. Letourneau ended up having his child while awaiting sentencing and they married when she was released from prison.

    ‘May December’ is not a 1-1 adaptation of that story (it is, at best, “loosely based”) but Burch has certainly included plenty of elements, including a moment inspired by a controversial TV appearance of the couple where Fualaau is badgered into saying he initiated the relationship. Those power dynamics run through the script, though it also layers on plenty of emotional instability, particularly in the character of Gracie (Moore), who, it is slowly revealed to have some severe issues. Well, we say slowly, but the signs are there from the start, especially in an exclamation about hot dogs that has gone on to be much-quoted, with the story leaving such little clues in the open.

    Haynes, meanwhile, chooses some unusual ways of ramping up the drama, including the use of score cues from 1971 movie ‘The Go-Between’ (adapted by composer Marcelo Zarvos), which he employs effectively. Yet there remains a lingering issue with the tone of the movie, one that feels ill-fitting for the morally problematic story at its core. A story of child abuse isn’t perhaps the best foundation for a nudge-wink story of egos, deception and emotional breakdowns –– no matter how artistically used they might be.

    Also slightly awkward is the crammed-in metaphor of butterflies, which Gracie’s husband Joe (Charles Melton) nurtures –– they’re a decent character beat for him, but they feel like a giant neon sign pointing to the nature of his and Gracie’s relationship.

    ‘May December’: Performances

    Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo with Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo with Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix.

    Julianne Moore naturally shines when she’s working with Haynes, who directed her to an Oscar nomination via ‘Far From Heaven’. As Gracie, she’s a complicated mix of personalities, a seemingly together member of the community who hides a torrent of different feelings and could snap at any moment.

    Moore walks that line with aplomb, and if the script doesn’t always support her, she’s never less than committed.

    Portman, meanwhile, is also great, though she’s somewhat saddled with the vaguely cliched role of the actor searching for inspiration who pushes things too far in the name of research. Elizbeth has her own checkered past, and moral conflicts, and while some of her moves are predictable (a late turn liaison in particular), Portman rounds out the role.

    In a smaller but still important role, Charles Melton is impressive as Joe, who seems to have matured into a perfect husband, but is revealed to have a mountain of hang-ups and issues spawned from how their relationship began.

    Around the leads, the various children of the main couple are all believable, while special mention must go to Cory Michael Smith as Georgie, Gracie’s first born, who is now a cynical musician. As he starts to lobby for a role in the movie that Elizabeth will star in about Gracie and Joe’s story, he becomes more and more manipulative.

    ‘May December’: Final Thoughts

    Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo and Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo and Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in ‘May December.’ Photo: Francois Duhamel / courtesy of Netflix.

    ‘May December’ will certainly not be for everyone. Haynes has delivered a typically well-crafted drama here, but the subject matter sometimes slips from his fingers despite solid performances from the cast.

    It just feels like the tone is misjudged in places; the heightened dramatic aspect ill-suited to such a difficult story. Still, expect it to be in contention as awards season progresses.

    ‘May December’ receives 6.5 out of 10 stars.

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    What’s the story of ‘May December’?

    After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie.

    As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface.

    Who else is in ‘May December’?

    In addition to the three leads, the ensemble also includes Cory Michael Smith, Elizabeth Yu, Gabriel Chung, Piper Curda and D.W. Moffett.

    Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman attend Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    (L to R) Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman attend Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

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    Please click on the video player below to watch our interviews with director Todd Haynes and the cast of ‘May December.’

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  • Best Natalie Portman Movies

    Natalie Portman attends Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    Natalie Portman attends Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Natalie Portman has been acting professionally for over 30 years and has appeared in some of the biggest franchises and most beloved films of all time.

    Portman, who won an Oscar for ‘Black Swan,’ has appeared in such popular movies as ‘Leon: The Professional,’ ‘Heat, ‘V for Vendetta,’ ‘Garden State,’ and ‘Closer,’ as well as playing Padmé Amidala in the ‘Star Wars‘ prequel series, and as Jane Foster in three out of four of the ‘Thor‘ movies.

    Her new movie, ‘May December,’ which was directed by Todd Haynes and also stars Julianne Moore, was released in theaters on November 17th before premiering on Netflix December 1st.

    In honor of her latest film, Moviefone is counting down the 20 best film’s of Natalie Portman’s career, including ‘May December.’

    Let’s begin!

    20. ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013)

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    Chris Hemsworth in ‘Thor: The Dark World’

    Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

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    19. ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones‘ (2002)

    Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala (Portman), Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.

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    18. ‘Cold Mountain‘ (2003)

    In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby (Renee Zellweger), a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.

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    17. ‘Thor‘ (2011)

    Against his father Odin’s will, The Mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

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    16. ‘Hesher‘ (2010)

    A young boy (Devin Brochu) has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who manages to make his life even more chaotic.

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    15. ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace‘ (1999)

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    (L to R) Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.’

    Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

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    14. ‘Everyone Says I Love You‘ (1996)

    A New York girl (Natasha Lyonne) sets her father up (Woody Allen) with a beautiful woman (Julia Roberts) in a shaky marriage while her half sister (Drew Barrymore) gets engaged.

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    13. ‘Mars Attacks!‘ (1996)

    A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world’s major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, “come in peace.” U.S. President James Dale (Jack Nicholson) receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that the Martians’ mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.

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    12. ‘Annihilation‘ (2018)

    A biologist (Portman) signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply.

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    11. ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith‘ (2005)

    The evil Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid) enacts his final plan for unlimited power — and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) must choose a side.

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    10. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ (2022)

    Natalie Portman in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder.'
    Natalie Portman in Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.’ Photo courtesy of Disney Studios.

    After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth) enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

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    9. ‘Beautiful Girls‘ (1996)

    During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight’s Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.

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    8. ‘Closer‘ (2004)

    Two couples (Jude Law and Julia Roberts, Clive Owen and Portman) disintegrate when they begin destructive adulterous affairs with each other.

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    7. ‘Jackie‘ (2016)

    An account of the days of First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy (Portman), in the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963.

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    6. ‘Heat‘ (1995)

    Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

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    5. ‘May December‘ (2023)

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in ‘May December.’ Photo: Francois Duhamel / courtesy of Netflix.

    Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple (Julianne Moore and Charles Melton) buckles under pressure when an actress (Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.

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    4. ‘Black Swan‘ (2010)

    A journey through the psyche of a young ballerina (Portman) whose starring role as the duplicitous swan queen turns out to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.

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    3. ‘V for Vendetta‘ (2005)

    In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” (Hugo Weaving) conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman (Portman) from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

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    2. ‘Léon: The Professional‘ (1994)

    Léon (Jean Reno), the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective “cleaner”. But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda (Portman). Before long, Mathilda’s thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon’s footsteps.

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    1. ‘Garden State‘ (2004)

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    (L to R) Natalie Portman and Zach Braff in ‘Garden State.’ Photo: Searchlight Pictures.

    Andrew (Zach Braff) returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam (Portman) – a girl also suffering from various maladies – opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father (Ian Holm), and perhaps beginning a new life.

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  • ‘May December’ Interview: Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman

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    Opening in theaters in limited release on November 17th before streaming on Netflix December 1st is ‘May December,’ which was directed by Todd Haynes (‘I’m Not There’), and stars Academy Award-winners Natalie Portman (‘Black Swan’) and Julianne Moore (‘Still Alice’).

    Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman attend Netflix's 'May December' Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
    (L to R) Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman attend Netflix’s ‘May December’ Los Angeles premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking in-person with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman about their work on ‘May December,’ preparing to play their complex characters, why Portman sent the script to Haynes, and what Moore loves about working with the acclaimed director.

    Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman star in Netflix's 'May December.'
    (L to R) Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman star in Netflix’s ‘May December.’

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Moore and Portman, as well as Charles Melton and director Todd Haynes.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Julianne, can you talk about the challenges of playing a character like Gracie, finding a way to empathize with her and really see the world from her point of view?

    Julianne Moore: That’s always the challenge, every time you do anything. Point of view is so important, because you realize that’s where stories are told. As an actor, you’re coming from the inside, but you also must be aware of what story the director is telling. So, there’s this dual focus. But to me, she was fascinating, because she is somebody who swallowed feminine culture whole, however she was raised, and she talks about her father, her brothers, the things that she pursued and what her expectations were. So, she’s learned to navigate the world from that vantage point, from this idea that this hyper-femininity and this almost less-than adult quality, like a childlike quality, that’s her best defense in the world. But then she’s done this truly transgressive thing, and she’s crossed a boundary. Her story about how that happened and who she was exists up here. That’s what she wants Elizabeth to follow. But maybe what really happened is here somewhere. So, there’s a tremendous amount of tension in her own personhood.

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in ‘May December.’ Photo: Francois Duhamel / courtesy of Netflix.

    MF: Natalie, Elizabeth is an actress and obviously you’re an actress as well. How did your own life experience as an actress help inform the character and give you a way into understanding her intentions?

    Natalie Portman: Well, I was lucky that I had 30 years of research for the part. So, I think it gives you an awareness of the layers of performance. Who you are in real life, who you are to other people, how people see you, your awareness of how they see you, how you want them to see you, and how you want them to see your character. Then there’s all these levels of how you perform for other people, even more so than the average woman who also is performing on multiple levels, and the average person who is also performing on multiple levels. So, exploring that and the contradictions between all of those was really fun.

    Related Article: Oscar Winner Natalie Portman Talks Returning to the MCU with ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, Julianne Moore as Gracie, Todd Haynes (Director) on the set of ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix.

    MF: Julianne, you’ve worked with Todd Haynes in the past. What was it like working with him again, particularly on this project, and what do you love about working with him?

    JM: I love everything about him. I really do. I think that he gives you so much shape when you’re working. There’s so much construction around everything. You always know what the context is. He tells a story with the way that he shoots you, with the way you’re framed, and with all his references, and how he casts around you. He does a lot of the work for you. In this case, I think we were both excited to tell this story about these very strong women in this intimate relationship that was admiring, combative, compelling and unusual. You never, ever get to see that on screen. Generally, you see a love story or a familial relationship, but not where these two women are so equally matched where they go head-to-head like this.

    Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry with Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry with Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in ‘May December.’ Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.

    MF: Finally, Natalie, I understand that you first sent the screenplay to Todd Haynes. Why did you feel that he was the right director for this project?

    NP: Well, I had dreamed of working with Todd. I’ve admired his films for so long, and particularly his collaborations with Julie. I mean, ‘Safe’ is one of the all-time greatest movies for me and all-time greatest performances. So, I had sent him a few things over the years that he wasn’t interested in doing. When I got this, I was like, “Let me try again.” This was just the lucky one that he liked. I mean, this was a big win. I felt very lucky, and then he brought Julie, which was even greater. So, it was the joy of life.

    MF: Were you hoping that Todd would cast Julianne as well?

    NP: You know, I don’t think I even dared to dream that that would happen. I was really blown away when it did.

    JM: He slipped me the script. He was like, “Just heads up. There’s this thing that Natalie Portman just sent me.” I was like, “Oh my God, this is amazing.” Then I think he went back to Natalie and was like, “I think this could be something for Julie.” But it was very strange. It all happened like boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. We were lucky.

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    What is the plot of ‘May December’?

    Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple (Julianne Moore and Charles Melton) with a large age gap buckles under the pressure when an actress (Natalie Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.

    Who is in the cast of ‘May December’?

    Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo with Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in 'May December.'
    (L to R) Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo with Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry in ‘May December.’ Photo: François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix.

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