Ron Howard âSurprisedâ by âHillbilly Elegyâ Author J.D. Vanceâs Controversial Senate Campaign
The author of âHillbilly Elegyâ has taken a series of increasingly radical positions since working with Howard on the Netflix film.
The author of âHillbilly Elegyâ has taken a series of increasingly radical positions since working with Howard on the Netflix film.
The seven-time Oscar nominee tells IndieWire why she isnât afraid of fighting for the truth of her characters, from Mamaw to Cruella, and every role in between.
âI never would presume to say what critics should or shouldnât do,â Adams says about whether critics should ignore politics when reviewing.
The writer knew the bestselling memoir was politically fraught, but thatâs not what led to some of her most challenging edits.
Netflix audiences and Academy actors will love Ron Howardâs dysfunctional family drama about addiction; critics may be less responsive.
Despite an excellent performance from Glenn Close, this apolitical adaptation canât save J.D. Vanceâs memoir from its own self-interest.
After taking another detour to Hollywood blockbusters with âSolo,â Ron Howard returns to a character drama.
From âMankâ to âHillbilly Elegy,â Netflix could dominate the delayed award season even though its films are skipping festivals.