| Leave the World Behind by Rumaan AlamCo-executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, this film adaptation of Rumaan Alam's apocalyptic suspense novel features a star-studded cast including Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon.
Where to watch: Leave the World Behind is streaming on Netflix. |
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| Erasure by Percival EverettJeffrey Wright stars in American Fiction, the film adaptation of Percival Everett's Erasure, a satirical novel about a Black author navigating the racist limitations of the publishing industry.
Where to watch: American Fiction is in theaters. |
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| Poor Things by Alasdair GrayEmma Stone stars in Yorgos Lanthimos' adaptation of Alasdair Gray's darkly humorous homage to Frankenstein.
Where to watch: Poor Things is now playing in theaters. |
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| My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali NovakNewcomer Nikki Rodriguez stars in the series adaptation of Ali Novak's character-driven young adult romance that was originally published on Wattpad.
Where to watch: Season 1 of My Life with the Walter Boys is streaming on Netflix. |
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| Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe long-awaited TV adaptation of Rick Riordan's beloved fantasy series was co-created by Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg (Black Sails).
Where to watch: Season 1 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is streaming on Disney+. |
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| The Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe new film adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple was adapted from the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical of the same name and stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks.
Where to watch: The Color Purple is in theaters. |
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| Enzo Ferrari: The Man and the Machine by Brock YatesAdam Driver stars as Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann's adaptation of Brock Yates' richly detailed biography of the automobile manufacturer and entrepreneur.
Where to watch: Catch Ferrari in theaters. |
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