“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” arrives like the last chime of an old mantel clock—measured, sentimental, and confident that the household has earned its happy ever after. Julian Fellowes understands the ritual by now: a flourish of silver plate covers, a scramble of white gloves downstairs, an upstairs noses tilted just so. The pleasure is […]
In The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, architecture is not merely a backdrop but the scaffolding of the narrative—a haunting testament to both creative ambition and personal disintegration. Corbet, who made a name with Vox Lux and The Childhood of a Leader, delves into the story of László Toth (played with raw intensity by Adrien
Is director Nicholas Winding Refn a one hit wonder? He charmed the socks off fanboys, critics, and audiences with Drive in 2011, but has failed to sustain that momentum. A look into his early work showed promise, especially with Bronson (2008) where he gave Tom Hardy his first big leading role. The Danish director is
Director Ava DuVernay (Middle of Nowhere) will very likely make history in 2015 as the first African American female to be nominated for best director in the Academy Awards history. DuVernay will only be the 5th woman ever nominated in that category. It’s probably an insignificant trivia fact for some, but it’s one more example