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  • ‘Marriage Story’ Teasers Show Both Sides of Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s Relationship

    ‘Marriage Story’ Teasers Show Both Sides of Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s Relationship

    Netflix

    There are two sides to every story and to every marriage, and Netflix’s “Marriage Story” reveals both.

    Noah Baumbach’s film, which stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, is described as “an incisive and compassionate portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.”

    Netflix released two teasers, told from the two points of view. Driver plays Charlie, an experimental theater director in New York, while Johansson is Nicole, an actress who is moving to L.A. Their breakup is amicable at first but devolves into a heartbreaking and painful divorce that seems them battle over custody of their son.

    Laura Dern appears as Nicole’s lawyer, while Alan Alda and Ray Liotta provide legal representation for Charlie. Merritt Wever and Julie Hagerty also star.

    While there’s plenty of drama to mine in the topic of divorce, Baumbach also brings humor (often dark and cutting) to the film.

    “Marriage Story” will screen at the Toronto and Venice Film Festivals and open in select theaters before streaming on Netflix this fall.

  • Margot Robbie ‘Barbie’ Movie Taps Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach to Write Script

    Margot Robbie ‘Barbie’ Movie Taps Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach to Write Script

    A24

    The upcoming “Barbie” movie starring Margot Robbie as the iconic plastic doll is getting a major dose of indie cred, with celebrated filmmakers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach joining the production to write the script. Gerwig may also direct the project.

    While Gerwig and Baumbach have made some lauded films — Gerwig was nominated for the Best Director and Best Original Screenplay Oscars for 2017’s “Lady Bird,” while Baumbach received a Best Original Screenplay nod for 2006’s “The Squid and the Whale” — they’re not exactly known for product-driven, blockbuster fare. So why, then, would Warner Bros. hire the indie darling duo for such a big brand name flick?

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, the unlikely pairing makes sense precisely because it’s so odd. Now, not only will audience interest be piqued, but “Barbie” is much more likely to have a distinct voice — and set itself apart from similar fare — with such notable talent behind the scenes.

    It also seems likely that “Barbie” courted Gerwig specifically thanks to her talent for telling female-driven stories. Earlier this year, Robbie noted that the Barbie brand was an empowering one that celebrated creativity, and encouraged kids to pursue their dreams. Gerwig’s particular point of view dovetails nicely with that sentiment, and with her and Baumbach guiding the character’s onscreen presence, we’re hopeful that “Barbie” won’t be just another empty box office cash grab.

    Recent reports indicated that “Barbie” would be hitting theaters in 2020. Stay tuned to see if that release schedule sticks.

    [via: The Hollywood Reporter]