Beatrice Kitsos, David Iacono bag Netflix's 'Better Than The Movies'
Los Angeles, July 31
Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono will be seen sharing the stage in the Netflix adaptation of the novel 'Better Than The Movies'.
'Better Than the Movies' - a love letter to romantic comedies published by Simon & Schuster, follows Liz Buxbaum (Kitsos), whose obsession with rom-com movies proves very helpful when she schemes with her annoying but cute next-door neighbour (Iacono) to get the attention of her untouchable crush, as per Deadline.
The book pays homage to all classic romance tropes -- fake relationship, enemies to lovers, boy next door -- but spins them on their head in this new take on what happily ever after looks like.
As a testament to its popularity, Better Than the Movies has appeared on the New York Times monthly YA paperback list for 44 consecutive months and its weekly YA hardcover list for 20 weeks
Julia Hart, who recently directed the Sunny Sandler-led coming-of-age Netflix drama Don't Say Good Luck (premiering August 14), returns behind the camera, directing from a screenplay by Heather Flanders, Hart, and Jordan Horowitz.
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Reader Comments
Netflix is really cashing in on book-to-screen adaptations these days. The book's been on the NYT list forever, so it's got a solid fanbase. Hope the casting matches the book descriptions — the chemistry between the leads will make or break this one.
The premise reminds me of those classic Hollywood romances we all grew up watching on Star Movies. "Enemies to lovers" is my absolute favourite trope! But I hope they don't make it too cheesy — modern adaptations need that fresh twist, not just recycled dialogue. Still, I'm intrigued.
Honestly, these YA rom-coms are getting repetitive. Every other week there's another book adaptation about a girl and her annoying neighbour. 😒 I'll wait for the reviews before jumping in. The director did a decent job with that Sunny Sandler movie, so maybe there's hope.
44 months on the NYT list — that's over 3.5 years! This book clearly resonates with readers. As someone who loves reading but rarely sees adaptations do justice, I'm cautiously optimistic. Hope they capture the humour and heart of the original story. Also, the casting feels fresh.
The "fake relationship" trope always brings the laughs. 😂 More power to rom-com lovers — after everything happening in the world, we need these lighthearted stories. The behind-the-scenes team seems solid. Looking forward to the trailer!
Interesting to see Netflix doubling down on book adaptations with Julia Hart directing. Her previous work suggests she can handle emotional depth. I do hope they
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