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Oct 2022
1h 42m

The Julia Roberts Hall of Fame and ‘Tick...

The Ringer
About this episode

Julia Roberts, the once (and maybe future) queen of the box office returns to movie theaters this weekend with ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ a rom-com reunion of sorts with George Clooney—her first starring role on the big screen in four years. Amanda and Sean will review this new film, then build their Julia Roberts Hall of Fame by choosing 10 of her most essential movie roles.


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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