A Bollywood-esque romantic comedy musical, La La Land tells the tale of an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist, who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in sunny Los Angeles, but their success threatens to tear them apart.
Emma Stone made her first screen appearance in the American musical sitcom ‘The New Partridge Family’ in 2004. She was next seen in television shows like ‘Medium’ (2005), ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ (2006), ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ (2006), ‘Lucky Louie’ (2006), and ‘Drive’ (2007). She made her big-screen debut in the 2007 American coming-of-age teen buddy comedy film ‘Superbad’ directed by Greg Mottola. The film saw critical acclaim upon release and was a major commercial success, grossing over $170.8 million on a $20 million budget. In 2008, she starred as ‘Amelia’ in the American comedy film ‘The Rocker’ directed by Peter Cattaneo. The film received a mixed response from critics and was a box office bomb. That same year, she was also seen in the American comedy film ‘The House Bunny’ directed by Fred Wolf. The film opened to a mixed reception but managed to gross over $70.4 million on a budget of $25 million. She next starred in films like ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ (2009), ‘Zombieland’ (2009), ‘Marmaduke’ (2010), ‘Easy A’ (2010), ‘Friends with Benefits’ (2011), and ‘The Help’ (2011). In 2012, she portrayed ‘Gwen Stacy’ in the American superhero film ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ directed by Marc Webb. The film received a positive response from critics and was a financial success, grossing over $758 million on a budget of $230 million.Â
Stone voiced ‘Eep Crood’ in the 2013 American computer-animated adventure comedy film ‘The Croods’ directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco. The film earned praise from critics and was a box office success. The following year, she reprised her role as ‘Gwen Stacy’ in the American superhero film sequel to ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ the sequel to the 2012 film ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ The film received a mixed response from critics but managed to come out as a financial success. The same year, she also played the role of ‘Sam Thomson’ in the Alejandro G. Iñárritu-directed American black comedy-drama film ‘Birdman.’ The film received wide critical acclaim and grossed over $103.2 million on a budget of $18 million. Stone also received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film. She next starred in films like ‘Aloha’ (2015), ‘Irrational Man’ (2015), and ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’ (2016). She became a recipient of the ‘Academy Award’ for her performance as ‘Amelia "Mia" Dolan’ in the 2016 American romantic musical comedy-drama film ‘La La Land’ directed by Damien Chazelle. The film was a major critical and commercial success. She was next seen in films like ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (2017), ‘The Favourite’ (2018) which earned her an Academy Award nomination, ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ (2019), and ‘The Croods: A New Age’ (2020). She was last seen playing the role of ‘Estella von Hellman / Cruella de Vil‘ in the 2021 American crime comedy film ‘Cruella’ directed by Craig Gillespie. The film received positive reviews from critics and has a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
A Bollywood-esque romantic comedy musical, La La Land tells the tale of an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist, who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in sunny Los Angeles, but their success threatens to tear them apart.
Based on a book of the same name, The Help details the daily life and problems of African-American maids in the early 1960s, during the Civil Rights Movement, through the eyes and writing of an aspiring author, who hopes to publish a book about this topic.
Cal Weaver is leading a life he loves. He is married to his high school sweetheart for almost 25 years, has two kids and a great job. However, his life takes a turn when he learns that his wife has been cheating on him and wants a divorce. He meets Jacob Palmer and learns how to pick up girls. But can this makeover really change his feelings?
In an apocalyptic America overrun by decomposing zombies, Columbus, a shy student has survived the spread of the mad zombie disease by strictly following 30 specific rules. His list expands as he teams up with zombie-slayer Tallahassee and two sisters, Wichita and Little Rock, in an attempt to reach a rumored safe location in Los Angeles.
A middle aged faded actor’s most popular work was playing the titular role in the superhero trilogy Birdman. He now puts everything at stake to revive his career and gain recognition by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production. In process, he has to struggle with issues around as well as those within him.
In this reboot of the superhero series, teenager Peter Parker discovers information about his father's cross-species genetics research. While investigating Oscorp, where his father worked with scientist Dr. Curt Connors, he is bitten by a genetically-altered spider and gains spider-like powers. As Spider-Man, he must evaluate his relationship with crush Gwen Stacy and confront Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard.
Inseparable friends Seth and Evan, who are unpopular at school, are invited to a girl's party and offer to buy the drinks to impress their respective crushes, and hopefully, make sexual advances before school ends. However, their plan goes awry after their nerdy friend with a fake ID, Fogell, is stopped by two inept cops.
Cruella is an adventure crime comedy drama film which revolves around Estella, a young woman who is aspiring to be a fashion designer. However, in order to achieve fame and success in the world of fashion, she eventually embraces her wicked side.
Peter Parker is busy fighting petty criminals and despite his feelings for Gwen Stacy, decides to end their relationship to keep his promise to her late father. His friend Harry inherits his father's company Oscorp, as well as a genetic disease that eventually turns him into the Green Goblin, while the mysterious Electro emerges to threaten the city.
A philosophy professor, who suffers from existential crisis, finds a purpose in his life when one day he overhears a woman complaining that she may lose her children because of a corrupt judge and decides to murder him, reasoning that he will never be caught because he is not connected to the case. But justice has its own way of catching up.
Dylan Harper and Jamie Rellis are friends who do not want to become a couple. They believe that a casual physical relationship will not affect their friendship. However, with time, their genuine feelings for each other complicates matters for them.
Olive Penderghast, a seventeen years old American girl’s life is turned upside down when she lies to her best friend Rhiannon Abernathy about losing her virginity. Things take a downward turn when she goes up against Marianne Bryant, a devout Christian girl while embracing her new-found infamy. She must ultimately tell the truth to regain her reputation.
In the 18th century England, owing to reigning monarch Queen Anne’s frail health, her close confidante, Lady Sarah Churchill, runs the political affairs in her stead. The Queen takes a liking to Sarah’s cousin Abigail who joins as servant. While Sarah is occupied with the French war politics, ambitious Abigail seizes opportunity to restore her aristocratic status by working her way to become Queen’s favorite.
Battle of the Sexes is an American biographical sports comedy film, which revolves around a true story of a tennis match between two tennis champions i.e. Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, which took place in the year 1973.
Four survivors of a zombie outbreak move to the American heartland as they continue to fight against evolved zombies. Meanwhile, they also encounter fellow survivors.
Paper Man is a comedy drama film which tells the story of a failed novelist named Richard Dunn who is suffering from writer’s block. He is emotionally dependent on his imaginary superhero friend Captain Excellent. His life takes an interesting turn after he develops a friendship with a teen girl named Abby.
Aloha is a 2015 romantic comedy drama film which revolves around a celebrated military contractor who returns to the site of his greatest career achievements. However, he reconnects with his ex-girlfriend and also falls for the hard-charging Air Force watch-dog assigned to him.
In the 1980s, a drummer gets abandoned by his band just before they achieve stardom. Two decades later, he finds another chance to achieve stardom when he is asked by his teenage nephew to perform with their high school rock band.
Magic in the Moonlight is a romantic comedy film which tells the story of an acclaimed magician Stanley Crawford. He despises claims by phony spiritualists, who claim to perform real magic. After he is asked to expose a young medium named Sophie, he meets her, but he is left surprised by evidence that her powers might be real.
In 1949, Mobster Mickey Cohen rules the California criminal underworld and has even police and politicians in his pocket. A secret police unit called the Gangster Squad, comprising of Sergeant John O’Mara, Sergeant Jerry Wooters, Lieutenant Coleman Harris, Conwell Keeler, Max Kennard, and Navidad Ramirez finally manages to bring him down.
Connor Mead, a famous photographer is a playboy never settling down and having simultaneous relationships with multiple women. While attending his brother’s wedding, he is visited by three ghosts of his past girlfriends who take him on a journey so that he can have a real chance of a relationship with his first true love, Jenny Perotti.
Shelley Darlingsonm, an aspiring Playboy Playmate living in the Playboy Mansion, suddenly finds herself dismissed. Nowhere else to go, she winds up playing house mother to seven socially awkward Zetas, who is in danger of losing their Zeta Alpha Zeta sorority unless they can attract more pledges and to do that they must reinvent themselves.
An unsuccessful screenwriter, pitches in shockingly outrageous story ideas to a studio executive in this anthology comprising fourteen interlinked short films. It is directed by twelve different directors and stars famous Hollywood names.
Marmaduke is a Great Dane who lives in rural Kansas. His best friend is a cat named Carlos, and his owner is Phil, who works as a marketing director for a dog food company. After moving to California with his owner, he starts to make new friends and falls for Jezebel, a beautiful female collie.
The animated classic revolves around the prehistoric family the Croods. Fearful patriarch Grug keeps the family safe with his over-protective nature. Things take a turn when his daughter Eep falls for Guy, a more evolved human and Grug has to trust him to save his family from the end of the world.
This animated adventure comedy film tells us the story of the prehistoric Crood family, who is searching for a safer habitat, meeting their requirements. Meanwhile, they are also challenged by the Bettermans, a family which claims to be better and more evolved than them.
Rapper Conner4real leaves his popular band ‘The Style Boyz,’ and achieves success as a solo rapper. When his new album fails to create any waves, his flourishing career takes a nosedive. Desperate to save his career, egotistical Conner tries everything from selling out to appearing on innumerable talk-shows; anything other than reuniting with his former boy-band. But his career is at stake.
Dave Skylark and Aaron Rapaport's talk show Skylark Tonight is successful but not considered a serious news show. So when the two land an opportunity to interview the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, they are all enthusiastic and happy. However, soon they are approached by the CIA who wants the duo to kill Kim Jong-un.
Emma Stone Awards
La La Land | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2017 |
La La Land | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | 2017 |
Winner | Favorite Movie Actress | 2012 |
Winner | Favorite Comedic Movie Actress | 2012 |
La La Land | Best Leading Actress | 2017 |
Easy A | Best Comedic Performance | 2011 |