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Colin Farrell's "Sugar": A Unique Twist on Detective Drama
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Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead Shine in 'A Gentleman in Moscow'
Ewan McGregor shines in the Showtime series "A Gentleman in Moscow," based on Amor Towles' novel, portraying Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov under house arrest at the Hotel Metropol from 1922 to 1958. The series captures a romantic and controlled tone, contrasting Old World gentility with the heartlessness of the surveillance state, and features a wonderful performance by McGregor, along with a cast of characters navigating personal, political, and cultural challenges within the confines of the hotel.
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"Clive Owen Channels Humphrey Bogart in 'Monsieur Spade' TV Series"
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"Review: 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Fails to Do Justice to the Legendary Black Lawman"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndieWire
"Lawmen: Bass Reeves," the latest series from Taylor Sheridan, fails to impress with its formulaic and rushed storytelling. The show, set in the Taylor Sheridan Television Universe, lacks depth and fails to engage with the nuanced conflicts faced by its protagonist, Bass Reeves, the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Despite committed performances, the series trots through perfunctory investigations and fails to deliver on its revisionist western premise. "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" lacks the inquisitive case study that its historical figure deserves.
"The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart: Sigourney Weaver Shines in Australia's Captivating Drama"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Amazon's adaptation of "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" features standout performances by Alyla Browne and stunning Australian sunsets, but struggles to translate the novel's literary conceit to the screen. The series explores the generational legacy of abuse through metaphors and visually captivating moments, but the thin overall narrative and supporting characters often get lost. While well-intentioned and beautifully filmed, the show's on-the-nose symbolism and simple plot fail to sustain interest over its seven-hour duration. Browne's portrayal of the young Alice is a marvel, while Sigourney Weaver delivers a masterful performance. However, supporting characters, particularly those played by Leah Purcell and Frankie Adams, are underdeveloped. The series' visual beauty compensates for the dark subject matter but spreads the powerful message too thin.