Two films focus on put-together women falling apart

Two Films Focus on Put-Together Women Falling Apart

Julia Roberts and Rose Byrne deliver spectacular performances in Luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt" and Mary Bronstein's "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," respectively.

According to critic Sean Burns, these performances are a cause for celebration, given the scarcity of substantial roles for women in movies.

playing flinty, difficult characters blessedly unconcerned with eliciting the audience’s sympathies

Author's summary: Julia Roberts and Rose Byrne shine in two new films.

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WBUR WBUR — 2025-10-15