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fromAnOther
4 days ago

The Narrow Road to the Deep North: A Wrenching Tale of Love and War

Justin Kurzel's work explores the violence in Australia's settler history, focusing on personal and national tragedies in his latest series.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Hulu's "Washington Black" is Fueled by Steampunk and Epic Adventure | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Hulu's "Washington Black" follows a young boy's escape from slavery, blending adventure and identity in a rich, visually striking narrative.
#the-gilded-age
#film-review
Writing
fromAnOther
7 months ago

The 20 Best Films of 2024

The Hösses family embodies the struggle of normalcy amid the looming horror of historical atrocity, challenging viewers' perception of innocence and complicity.
Writing
fromAnOther
7 months ago

The 20 Best Films of 2024

The Hösses family embodies the struggle of normalcy amid the looming horror of historical atrocity, challenging viewers' perception of innocence and complicity.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What It's Like to Make a Show About Your Fascist Great-Grandfather

Matthew Mosley, the great-grandson of famed fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, is using his platform to explore his family's controversial history in the new drama Outrageous.
UK politics
UK news
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, The Best Fantasy Epic You've Never Heard Of Flew Under The Radar

The BBC adaptation of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell defies odds, enhancing its source material's complexity and depth without relying on action-driven visuals.
Paris food
fromVulture
1 month ago

Let Us Feast on Careme's Delicious First Season

The TV series highlights the adventurous life of chef Marie-Antoine Carême, blending culinary excellence with political intrigue.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Drama group takes field trip to Cambridge ahead of summer show

Bluestockings highlights the struggle for women's rights in education through comedy and drama.
History
fromInverse
1 month ago

15 Years Ago, the Oldest Sci-Fi Show Perfected a Winning Formula

Doctor Who's 'Vincent and the Doctor' is a standout example of blending historical narrative with sci-fi in storytelling.
#film
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Goebbels and the Fuhrer review private life of propagandist shows grotesque heart of Nazism

The film explores the personal life of Joseph Goebbels, highlighting his complexities and his tragic end with Hitler.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Goebbels and the Fuhrer review private life of propagandist shows grotesque heart of Nazism

The film explores the personal life of Joseph Goebbels, highlighting his complexities and his tragic end with Hitler.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Ritual review Al Pacino is priestly mastermind in tale of infamous real-life exorcism

The film focuses on historical context but ultimately disappoints with cliched supernatural elements and lacks emotional depth.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

'Parade' Tells Story of Infamous Injustice In Atlanta Through Haunting Score

The 1998 musical presents the tragic story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongfully accused and lynched, highlighting the flaws in Jim Crow justice.
Berlin music
Golden State Warriors
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Jason Momoa Brings Hawaiian History to Life in Apple TV+ Series Chief of War | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Apple TV+ is launching a culturally significant series, Chief of War, highlighting Hawaii's unification from an indigenous perspective.
#queer-cinema
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'The History of Sound' Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor Make Love and Music in Oliver Hermanus' Affecting Wartime Romance

"The History of Sound" offers a unique portrayal of queer love, departing from typical dramatic tropes associated with the genre.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'The History of Sound' Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor Make Love and Music in Oliver Hermanus' Affecting Wartime Romance

"The History of Sound" offers a unique portrayal of queer love, departing from typical dramatic tropes associated with the genre.
fromSportskeeda
2 months ago

Where was Boardwalk Empire filmed? All filming locations explored

Boardwalk Empire uniquely blends historical accuracy with drama, showcasing organized crime during the Prohibition era in a richly detailed narrative.
#world-war-ii
Film
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Amazon's New Epic Drama Brings an Award-Winning Book to Gruesome, Gorgeous Life

The Narrow Road to the Deep North misleads audiences with romantic marketing, masking its traumatic and bleak World War II storyline.
Everyday cooking
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Real Chef Who Inspired the Spicy Drama Careme

The show highlights Antonin Careme, the first celebrity chef, known for his culinary artistry during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign.
Independent films
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Bloody Blues of "Sinners"

Ryan Coogler's film Sinners explores ambition and identity through the contrasting lives of two twins in 1932 Mississippi, infused with horror elements.
#1923
Film
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Good Night, and Good Luck' review: George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in a sleepy newsroom play

George Clooney's Broadway debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck' is visually impressive but ultimately lacking depth and impact.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' Review: No Century for Old Men

The Mirror and the Light depicts Thomas Cromwell's moral decline and haunting guilt following his actions in the political landscape of Henry VIII's court.
#wolf-hall
fromIndependent
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' finale: Mark Rylance should win the Best Actor gong at Bafta for this

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' finale: Mark Rylance should win the Best Actor gong at Bafta for this

London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

The real people and places behind Disney East End boxing saga A Thousand Blows

The characters in the series are inspired by historical figures and represent the gritty reality of working-class life in 1880s East London.
#film-analysis
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

People Have Theories: "Picnic at Hanging Rock" at 50 | Features | Roger Ebert

The film "Picnic at Hanging Rock" elicits obsession through its unresolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of schoolgirls and a teacher.
fromAnOther
5 months ago
Fashion & style

How Picnic at Hanging Rock Shaped Internet Subculture as We Know It

The film explores the vanishing of girls and society's indifference toward their fates.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

People Have Theories: "Picnic at Hanging Rock" at 50 | Features | Roger Ebert

The film "Picnic at Hanging Rock" elicits obsession through its unresolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of schoolgirls and a teacher.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
5 months ago

How Picnic at Hanging Rock Shaped Internet Subculture as We Know It

The film explores the vanishing of girls and society's indifference toward their fates.
London politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | 'Peaky Blinders' creator on why his new show 'A Thousand Blows' is about a girl gang: 'It's irresistible'

The new drama 'A Thousand Blows' spotlights the real-life female gang, the Forty Elephants, as a refreshing historical narrative.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Bonhoeffer review solid biopic of German pacifist pastor murdered by the Nazis

The biopic of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is earnest but struggles with historical accuracy and modern storytelling conventions.
Television
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Thousand Blows' Is a Knuckle Sandwich of a Series

A Thousand Blows mixes boxing drama with historical elements, showcasing the struggles of race and class in late 19th century London.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Jonathan Roumie on how faith helped get him cast as Jesus Christ on 'The Chosen: Last Supper'

I was scared. Out of money. Out of food. I'm a believer. I looked up - to God - and said to myself, 'I must surrender.' Four hours later - and you can hardly believe this - in my mailbox came four checks.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

"The Fishing Place" Puts History Into the Present Tense

The Fishing Place by Rob Tregenza uniquely confronts WWII's horrors with a daring narrative and distinctive aesthetic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Shanghai Blues review delirious screwball comedy from Hong Kong's Spielberg

In 1937 Shanghai, a would-be songwriter, Do-Re-Mi, experiences love, mistaken identities, and comedic chaos amid the backdrop of impending Japanese invasion and subsequent hyperinflation.
Miscellaneous
#american-primeval
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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | Taylor Kitsch rode horses with a broken foot on 'American Primeval': 'I was in a boot for a lot of the show'

Taylor Kitsch embraces unpredictable challenges in his role in "American Primeval," highlighting its rawness and historical context.
fromtime.com
8 months ago

The Real Story of Geta and Caracalla, the Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II

Geta and Caracalla, two emperors from 209-211 AD, were involved in a plot to divide the Roman Empire, but their reign was marked by chaos and betrayal.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Denzel Washington said actor who whipped him in 'Glory' 'didn't want to hit me': 'I said come on, do it'

Denzel Washington revealed that his preparation for the flogging scene in "Glory" involved spiritually connecting with the experiences of enslaved people. He stated, "Basically what I did was, got on my knees and sort of communicated with the spirits of those who had been enslaved - who had been whipped. And when I came out, I was in charge." This profound approach allowed him to embody his character, preparing him mentally for the emotional weight of the scene.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Joy to Blitz: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

The story of Louise Joy Brown, the world's first test-tube baby, showcases a decade of IVF research centered on the personal struggles of lab technician Jean Purdy.
Miscellaneous
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
9 months ago

Streaming this November: 'Barbie' series, 'Human vs. Hamster' and WWII-drama 'Blitz'

Netflix revives the Barbie franchise with 'Barbie Mysteries', blending nostalgia and adventure in a new animated series.
Chip and Joanna Gaines introduce a unique reality show, 'Human vs. Hamster', blending humor and competitive challenges.
Steve McQueen presents a historical drama focused on in vitro fertilization, exploring its emotional and ethical implications.
Writing
fromIndieWire
9 months ago

'Blitz' Review: Steve McQueen's Sentimental War Epic Is the Only of His Films That Feels Like It Could've Been Made by Somebody Else

Steve McQueen's "Blitz" departs from his distinctive style, presenting a more conventional narrative that may evoke sentiments common in historical dramas.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Shogun': Here's What to Know About the Record-Breaking Emmy Hit

Shogun achieved a record 18 Emmy Awards for its first season, establishing it as the most acclaimed TV show of 2024.
fromAnOther
10 months ago

How Michael O'Connor Crafted the Tudor Costumes of Firebrand

Michael O'Connor emphasized the dual role of a costume designer, saying it's akin to being a historian and artist, which is essential for authentically capturing Tudor England's essence.
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