If you were on the internet in 2015, you were probably as captivated as the rest of the world by a viral Twitter thread made by Aziah “Zola” Wells about her falling out with an ex-friend “Jessica,” which spanned 148 tweets and captured the attention of millions.

So it’s no surprise that the wild story that unfolded in real-time on Twitter, engaging, entertaining, and outraging people as it went along, was adapted into a feature film that was just released called @zola.

Just like the Twitter thread, Zola, starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough, tells the story of a waitress who gets caught up in a weekend of partying in Florida that turns into a wild, two-day adventure that would seem fake if you didn’t already know it was true.

Critics are loving the film, with Rolling Stone saying it “capitalizes not only on the viral nature of the original story but on the flashpoint of our specific tweet and app-addled, gig economized, bats**t moment.”

If you’re not yet convinced you want to watch it, you should know that the film is being distributed by A24, the company behind massive indie hits like Eighth Grade, Midsommar, The Farewell, Moonlight, and Lady Bird.

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2021 has already given us several amazing female-led movies with the likes of Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II, but that’s just the start. Several “girl power” movies are coming to theaters this July and here are three you should put on your bucket list.

Black Widow

After a decade of anticipation, Marvel fans are finally getting the stand-alone Black Widow movie this summer. Scarlett Johansson will once again return in the role of the fierce former assassin Natasha Romanoff, as she reunites with a group of colorful characters from her past.

Gunpowder Milkshake

Speaking of girl power movies about former assassins teaming up to save the day, Gunpowder Milkshake also falls under this category. Its star-studded cast includes Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett, and we can’t wait to see them fight by each other’s side.

Zola

If you’re more into indie comedies than action-packed blockbusters, this Sundance hit based on a viral Twitter thread will be your cup of tea. Taylour Paige and Riley Keough star as two free-spirited women trying to make some quick cash dancing in Florida strip clubs during a wild two-day cross-country road trip.

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If you were on the internet in 2015, you were probably as captivated as the rest of the world by a viral Twitter thread made by Aziah “Zola” Wells about her falling out with an ex-friend “Jessica,” which spanned 148 tweets and captured the attention of millions.

So it’s no surprise that the wild story that unfolded in real-time on Twitter, engaging, entertaining, and outraging people as it went along, was adapted into a feature film that was just released called @zola.

Just like the Twitter thread, Zola, starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough, tells the story of a waitress who gets caught up in a weekend of partying in Florida that turns into a wild, two-day adventure that would seem fake if you didn’t already know it was true.

Critics are loving the film, with Rolling Stone saying it “capitalizes not only on the viral nature of the original story but on the flashpoint of our specific tweet and app-addled, gig economized, bats**t moment.”

If you’re not yet convinced you want to watch it, you should know that the film is being distributed by A24, the company behind massive indie hits like Eighth Grade, Midsommar, The Farewell, Moonlight, and Lady Bird.

The post Yes, You Do Want to Watch This New Film Based on a Twitter Thread appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

2021 has already given us several amazing female-led movies with the likes of Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II, but that’s just the start. Several “girl power” movies are coming to theaters this July and here are three you should put on your bucket list.

Black Widow

After a decade of anticipation, Marvel fans are finally getting the stand-alone Black Widow movie this summer. Scarlett Johansson will once again return in the role of the fierce former assassin Natasha Romanoff, as she reunites with a group of colorful characters from her past.

Gunpowder Milkshake

Speaking of girl power movies about former assassins teaming up to save the day, Gunpowder Milkshake also falls under this category. Its star-studded cast includes Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, and Angela Bassett, and we can’t wait to see them fight by each other’s side.

Zola

If you’re more into indie comedies than action-packed blockbusters, this Sundance hit based on a viral Twitter thread will be your cup of tea. Taylour Paige and Riley Keough star as two free-spirited women trying to make some quick cash dancing in Florida strip clubs during a wild two-day cross-country road trip.

The post Girl Power Movies Will Rule Our World This Summer appeared first on toppoptoday.com.