Period Drama
‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Review: A Lazy Reunion of Old Favorites
The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.
‘The Northman’ Review: A Bold, Visceral Achievement
From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder.
TV Review: ‘Bridgerton’ Is Full of Charm and Steamy Romance
Wealth, lust, and betrayal set against the backdrop of Regency-era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
‘Mothering Sunday’ Review: A Melancholy Story of Grief, Love, and Loss
A maid living in post-World War I England secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves to marry another woman.
TV Review: ‘The Gilded Age’ Is A Scintillating Look at New York’s Opulent Heyday
A wide-eyed young scion of a conservative family embarks on a mission to infiltrate the wealthy neighboring clan dominated by ruthless railroad tycoon George Russell, his rakish son, Larry, and his am...
2022 Sundance Film Festival Review: ‘Living’ Struggles to Live Up to Kurosawa Despite Nighy’s Brilliance
An English-language adaptation of the script of "Ikiru" (1952), set in London in the 1950s.
TIFF 2021 Review: ‘Mothering Sunday’ Delivers a Sensual But Frustrating Story
At the 2021 Toronto Film Festival, Alan French reviews Mothering Sunday. The film stars Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman, and Colin Firth.
TIFF 2021 Review: ‘As In Heaven’ Confronts Structural Oppression and Faith
TIFF 2021 Review: Alan French reviews "As In Heaven," the directorial debut of Tea Lindeburg. The story follows a young girl as she readies to make a better life, only to be interrupted by her family'...
‘The Green Knight’ Review: Dev Patel Must Test His Mettle
A fantasy adventure based on the Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's headstrong nephew, who embarks on a quest to confront the eponymous Knight,...