Not Her Again

We have reached the end of our regular season with Julia Roberts' two most recent films: Money Monster & Wonder. We have a few more Julia-specific episodes planned — including our thoughts on the upcoming Ben Is Back and her new Amazon series Homecoming — but we wanted to thank you all for listening along as we covered the career of America's Sweetheart.

On our final regular episode, join us as we discuss the politics of Money Monster, what ever happened to Jack O'Connell, and why we stan Charlotte in Wonder.

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In 2010, studios weren't sure if audiences would flock to see rom-coms the way they had in the '80s and '90s. In order to lure people in, more and more big-name stars were cast in a single film. In Valentine's Day, Julia Roberts plays opposite Bradley Cooper in an ensemble that has everyone from Shirley MacLaine to Taylor Swift. In the less-crowded Mother's Day, Julia's co-stars include Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, and arguably Kate Hudson (who is basically in a different movie).

Join us as we discuss Julia's reteaming with Garry Marshall, why the movie industry doesn't deserve Anne Hathaway, and whether anyone can name a single recent Kate Hudson film.

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Julia returned to leading roles with two back-to-back movies. First, she reteamed with Clive Owen for 2009's espionage rom-com Duplicity. She followed that up with 2010's Eat Pray Love, based on the stupidly successful memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert. After years of smaller parts and roles in ensemble movies, Julia was back as the leading lady — but how did audiences and critics respond?

Join us as we discuss Duplicity's confusing time jumps, whether Julia actually touched that elephant in Eat Pray Love, and why Liz Gilbert chose to go to Italy, India, and Indonesia. (Hint: you're not gonna love the answer!)

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After a few years off the big screen, Julia teamed up with Tom Hanks for Charlie Wilson's War. Though a small part, Julia plays a key historical figure who swears she "did not make al-Qaeda." Charlie Wilson's War also ended up being director Mike Nichols' last film. A few years later, Roberts teamed up with Hanks again in Larry Crowne, the world's most aggressively pleasant movie.

Join us as we discuss whether Taraji P. Henson deserved a bigger part in Larry Crowne, why Lady Gaga should begin shifting to Stefani Germanotta in her acting roles, and why Charlie Wilson's War lost all five Golden Globes for which it was nominated.

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After her Oscar win, Julia slowed down a bit. In addition to the first Ocean's movie, she took a small, scene-stealing part in pal George Clooney's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. But she was clamoring for another go at Oscar glory, so she went the route all respected actors must go at one point or another: an unorthodox teacher whose most important lessons happen outside the classroom. In Mona Lisa Smile, Roberts plays an art history professor who opens the eyes of her students and then, in an emotionally resonant ending... leaves for Europe?

Either which way, she earned $25 million for the part, awards be damned. She followed it up with Mike Nichols' Closer, featuring an ensemble cast of Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen. Join us as we discuss To Sir With Love, whether Helsinki is a romantic getaway, and some of Wellesley's more conservative traditions.

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Following her Oscar win, Julia engaged in some lighter fare. In 2001, she was the sole woman in the Ocean's Eleven ensemble. She reprised her role as Tess Ocean in the film's much more meta sequel three years later. Join us as we discuss Julia Roberts playing Julia Roberts, why Steven Soderbergh is the Rembrandt of our time, and how to cash a check for $198 million.

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In the late '90s, Julia needed to mix it up. Her romantic comedies were box office juggernauts, but she needed something more. After all, she didn't get into acting to pretend to love Dermot Mulroney. She needed an Oscar.

Stepmom was not the film that would help Julia achieve her goal, but it got her on the path to Oscar glory. It also acclimated audiences to the idea that Julia could convincingly play a mother. In 2000, Julia landed her Oscar vehicle: Erin Brockovich, the true story of a hard-working legal assistant trying to take down a corporation for polluting the water. Big speeches! Female empowerment! A background role for Aaron Eckhart! Erin Brockovich had it all, and in March 2001, Julia marched up the steps of the Shrine Auditorium to collect her Oscar.

Join us as we discuss Julia's chemistry with Ed Harris, whether Stepmom would be better if it were about lesbians, and the much-debated Roberts v. Burstyn Oscar showdown.

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After some mixed success with dramas, Julia Roberts returned to the rom-com with a vengeance. My Best Friend's Wedding, Notting Hill & Runaway Bride made nearly $1 billion worldwide as audiences flocked to see Roberts reprising the persona that made her a star in Pretty Woman. Join us as we discuss Dermot Mulroney's side hustle as an accomplished cellist, our love for Hugh Grant, and Chris Meloni's pre-SVU summer blockbuster.

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Following her breakout success in Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts turned to a series of dramas to boost her bona fides as a serious actress. On this episode, we'll be talking about Sleeping with the Enemy, The Pelican Brief, and Mary Reilly. Join us as we discuss her mixed success with thrillers, her epic feud with Abbeville, South Carolina, and why Sleeping with the Enemy falls apart if Julia's mother isn't blind.

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On the second episode of our Julia Roberts season, we're focusing entirely on Pretty Woman. Even 28 years later, it's the role Roberts is most identified with. Join us as we discuss her first pairing with Richard Gere, the insane amount of money this movie made, and why "Annie" is the worst Broadway musical of all time.

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