Period Drama
‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Review: Struggles to Stand Out in the Crowded Regency Sub-genre
A young woman courts a mysterious wealthy suitor in 19th century England.
TV Review: Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston Are Enchanting in ‘The Essex Serpent’
Follows London widow Cora Seaborne who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a bond of science and skepticism with the pastor, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse ...
‘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.