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Despite years of roles that would suggest the contrary, Natasha Lyonne doesn’t partake these days.

While discussing her performance in Azazel Jacobs‘ His Three Daughters, the Golden Globe nominee recently opened up about being typecast “as a druggie” in her career

Co-star Carrie Coon explained to Rolling Stone, “It’s funny, because none of us knew each other, but Aza wrote all of these roles for us knowing we’d complement each other. Yet none of them are tailored to who we are. I mean, I can be controlling. But it’s not like Natasha is a pothead.”

“No, I just present as one,” quipped Lyonne. “Pot’s not my bag. I’m actually an ex-junkie. But I see why he thought of me, and at first I was like, ‘Oh, no, it’s another “Here’s Natasha as a druggie”‘ — which I’ve already done so many times,...

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Book lovers are in for a treat this year, with a jam-packed slate of movies and T.V series based on bestselling books.

The most recent books to be adapted to the screen are Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us,” starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Elin Hilderbrand’s “The Perfect Couple,” now streaming on Netflix, and “The Wild Robot,” Peter Brown’s bestselling graphic novel whose adaptation hits theaters this Friday.

These are just a few of many books on a growing list of bestsellers to be adapted to shows and movies. Up next is “Nightbitch,” the upcoming horror comedy starring Amy Adams based on Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel, which weirded critics out at its TIFF premiere.

Here are the best books adapted for the screen to...

A single-location New York drama about quarreling siblings played by Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, and Elizabeth Olsen? We’re all in.

Azazel Jacobs’ poignant and at times poisonous family portrait “His Three Daughters” premiered at TIFF last year to a mild splash, but it’s now primed to be one of Netflix’s major awards contenders in the coming season along with Malcolm Washington’s August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson” and Jacques Audiard’s Cannes winner “Emilia Pérez.”

Katie (Coon), Christina (Olsen), and Rachel (Lyonne) convene at their childhood Lower Manhattan apartment to shake their dying father (Jay O. Sanders) off his mortal coil, bickering over how to write his obituary and who should take which shift watching over him in the bedroom (never shown onscreen) down the hall. And why are there only apples in the refrigerator? Lyonne’s character, an around-the-clock stoner who’s also Katie and...

Turtles All The Way Down, a film from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill based on John Green’s bestselling novel of the same name and directed by Hannah Marks, debuts Thursday, May 2 on Max.

Logline: Turtles All The Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.

Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, and J. Smith-Cameron.

Credits: Turtles All The Way Down from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill and based on John Green’s bestselling novel, is directed by...

Isabela Merced is starring in the just released trailer for her upcoming movie Turtles All The Way Down!

The new film is based on acclaimed author John Green‘s bestselling novel of the same name, and was directed by Hannah Marks.

Isabela stars as Aza Holmes in the film, a 17-year-old high schooler who is tackling anxiety.

Find out more and watch the trailer inside…

Here’s a synopsis: It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.

Also starring in the movie are Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes and J Smith-Cameron.

The film was...

"Imagine being stuck in my head all the time, with no break, no way out!" New Line Cinema & Temple Hill have unveiled an official trailer for a new movie titled Turtles All the Way Down, a romantic comedy coming-of-age film from filmmaker Hannah Marks (also of After Everything and Mark Mary & Some Other People previously). This is unfortunately skipping theaters and being sent direct-to-streaming on Max this May - though it looks worthy enough for theaters. "Your now is not your forever." Based on the best-selling novel by John Green. Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety following its 17-year-old protagonist – Aza Holmes. A story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant story of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Isabela Merced stars as Aza, who is riddled with crushing anxiety all the time; she's joined by Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, and J. Smith-Cameron.

Turtles All The Way Down, a film from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill based on John Green’s bestselling novel of the same name and directed by Hannah Marks, debuts Thursday, May 2 on Max. Turtles All The Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential ... Read more...

Max has revealed the official trailer and poster for Turtles All the Way Down, the adaptation of John Green’s New York Times bestselling novel that will debut on Thursday, May 2.

Directed by Hannah Marks (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency), Turtles All the Way Down was rated PG-13 by the MPA for thematic material involving mental illness, some strong language, and sexual references.

From New Line Cinema and Temple Hill, the film tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control.

When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.

The cast includes Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard,...

John Green‘s next screen adaptation is almost here as the film Turtles All the Way Down eyes a streaming debut on Max for Thursday, May 2. Based on Green’s novel of the same name, Turtles All the Way Down will be led by Isabela Merced, who was recently cast in the highly-anticipated second season of The Last of Us. Merced will portray a 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes, who battles with anxiety in this latest tale from the popular author as seen in the newly-released trailer, above. (Credit: Courtesy of Max) While it’s not easy being Aza, she’s trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student as she navigates the endless barrage of invasive and obsessive thoughts she cannot seem to control. When she reconnects with her childhood crush, Davis (Ginny & Georgia‘s Felix Mallard), Aza is confronted with questions about her potential for love,...

Max said Wednesday that its adaptation of John Green’s bestseller Turtles All the Way Down, from director Hannah Marks (Don’t Make Me Go), has been slated for release on Thursday, May 2.

Check out a trailer above.

Hailing from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill, Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying … trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis (Felix Mallard), her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship and hope.

Also starring Maliq Johnson, Cree, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes and J. Smith-Cameron, the film was written by the This Is Us duo of Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker,...

The latest John Green book to get the adaptation treatment is 2017’s “Turtles All the Way Down,” his follow-up to worldwide smash “The Fault in Our Stars.”

“Turtles All the Way Down,” per a press release, “tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced).” It continues, “It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.”

Interestingly, this description doesn’t mention a key aspect of the book — a hunt for a reclusive billionaire — so time will tell how much the film adaptation plays with the source material. The YA book drew praise upon release for its frank...

In Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, the fundamental source of energy, Tao, is responsible for the power in all living things. Like the real-life Taoist teachings of China, the Tao of Hell's Paradise can only be correctly harnessed by achieving a balance of weakness and strength, or Yin and Yang.

As an assassin raised in the Shinobi village of Iwakagure, Gabimaru was trained to achieve pure power and mercilessness in combat from an early age. However, that merciless nature began to waver due to his relationship with his wife, Yui, leading him to entirely refuse to kill altogether. While the change in demeanor inspired by his wife appeared to be the source of Gabimaru's weakness to his shinobi peers, that weakness would later prove to be his greatest advantage in achieving the balance of Tao necessary to survive the overwhelming power of Lord Tensen.

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Hell's Paradise follows a group of criminals chosen by the shogunate to go on a mission. These criminals are some of the most dangerous, ruthless, and brutal people in the entire world. They were chosen precisely for their formidable powers and merciless personalities.

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While some characters were unfairly arrested, such as Nurugai, the show features many criminals capable of seriously disturbing actions. From vicious murder to cannibalism and even crimes of a sexual nature, Hell's Paradise is an R-rated anime for a reason.

Toma

Toma is an unofficial Yamada Asaemon that infiltrated the clan to save his brother, Chobei. While he's not officially considered a criminal, Toma has probably helped his brother on several occasions to commit illegal acts, even if he hasn't been caught.

Furthermore, Toma's objective is to release his brother from jail. Unfortunately, Chobei is a dangerous...