Emma Stone has captivated wide audiences with her charismatic performances across a diverse range of films.


The Amazing Spider-Man. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1963 comic book
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, 1963
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Marc Webb, 2012

A young Peter Parker discovers that his father Richard Parker’s study has been burglarized. At home, Peter finds his father’s papers, and learns his father worked with fellow scientist Dr. Curt Connors at Oscorp in the field of cross-species genetics.


The Help. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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The Help
Kathryn Stockett, 2009
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Tate Taylor, 2011

In 1963, Aibileen Clark is an African-American maid in Jackson, Mississippi. Aibileen’s best friend and fellow maid Minny Jackson works for Mrs. Walters, whose daughter Hilly Holbrook leads the women’s socialite group and is president of the city’s Junior League chapter.


The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1963 comic book, The Amazing Spider-Man
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, 1963
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Marc Webb, 2014

Oscorp scientist Richard Parker records a video message to explain his disappearance. Peter’s childhood friend, Harry Osborn, returns to Manhattan to see his terminally-ill father, Norman, CEO of Oscorp.


Easy A. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1850 book, The Scarlet Letter
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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1850
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Will Gluck, 2010

Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school’s gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor.


Gangster Squad. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Gangster Squad
Paul Lieberman, 2010
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Ruben Fleischer, 2013

In 1949 Los Angeles, Mafia boss Mickey Cohen has become the most powerful figure in the California criminal underworld and intends to expand his criminal enterprise to Chicago and New York City. The LAPD has not been able to stop Cohen’s ruthless rise, as he has eliminated witnesses, hired dirty cops to protect his criminal activities, and shielded himself from prosecution through corruption in the justice system.


The Croods. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Croods
Tracey West, 2013
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Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders, 2013

A cave family called the Croods survives a natural disaster, due to the overprotective nature of their stubborn patriarch Grug. One night, while her family is asleep, Eep sneaks out when she sees what she discovers to be a torch of fire, and she encounters an inventive modern human boy named Guy and his pet sloth Belt.


Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1843 book, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Mark Waters, 2009

Connor Mead is a Celebrity photographer who pursues bachelorhood and numerous women at once while living a fast-paced lifestyle. The ghosts of Connor’s abandoned lovers visit him on the day of his brother’s wedding and lead him on an odyssey through all of his failed relationships in an effort to understand what made him such a jerk and whether there is any chance of Connor ever finding genuine love.


Cruella. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Cruella: The Novelization
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2021
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Craig Gillespie, 2021

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.


Cruella. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1956 book, The 101 Dalmatians
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The 101 Dalmatians
Dodie Smith, 1956
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Craig Gillespie, 2021

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.


Poor Things. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Poor Things
Alasdair Gray, 1992
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Yorgos Lanthimos, 2023

Witness the extraordinary story and remarkable transformation of Bella Baxter, a young woman who is revived from the dead by the brilliant and unconventional scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Prepare to be captivated by this incredible journey of Bella’s resurrection and subsequent evolution.

“To adapt a book successfully, you must be able to betray it. It's difficult to work on that.”

OLIVIER MASSET-DEPASSE (Filmmaker)