“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 […]
I’m not sure we needed another “Wonka” film reboot. Although, like with the chocolate itself, “needs” and “wants” are often confused. Paul King, the director of the adorable “Paddington” films, brings his whimsical touch to the Willy Wonka origin story. The world’s new favorite movie star, Timothee Chalamet (“Call Me By Your Name,” “Dune”), sings
Oscar-winner Bill Condon (“Chicago,” “Beauty and the Beast“) has an eclectic filmography, dabbling in both big-budget CGI films like “The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn,” and smaller films aimed at multi-generational audiences like “Mr. Holmes.” “The Good Liar” marks the first film Oscar-nominee Ian McKellen (“The Lord of the Rings”) and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”)