The Lost Daughter casts a jaundiced eye on motherhood

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Maggie Gyllenhaal makes a confident writing/directorial debut in an unsettling but empathetic drama about two women on vacation with all too much in common.

Interviews

Dickon Hinchliffe on the “lost mixtape” feel of The Lost Daughter

The composer talks about building a retro '60s sound for Maggie Gyllanhaal's haunting directorial debut.

Reviews

Performances and metatextual flair elevate Landscapers’ true-crime saga

By: Tim Stevens

HBO's limited series offers more than the usual sensationalistic grim recreations.

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Reviews

Season four of “The Crown” is television of the highest honor

By: Beau North

The Netflix period drama returns for a fourth season full of typically stellar performances and unflinching storytelling.

Festivals

Sundance 2020: Anthony Hopkins is in Fantastic Form as “The Father”

Florian Zeller directs a stunning feature debut starring Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Colman at the top of their game.

Features

The Top 25 TV Shows of 2019

From HBO (Chernobyl, Watchmen, Succession) to Netflix (Russian Doll, The Crown, Stranger Things) and beyond, we break down the best TV of the year.

Them That Follow Review: Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

Despite its stellar cast, including Kaitlyn Dever and Olivia Colman, this indie cult drama slithers away from itself a bit too often.

Fleabag Season 2 Review: Amazon’s Tragicom Is A Masterpiece

Multi hyphenate Phoebe Waller-Bridge closes out her series on an emotional high.

The Favourite Review: Yorgos Lanthimos Holds Uproarious Royal Court

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is a droll, hilarious dramedy about the challenges of female power and competition, with three amazing performances from Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood When it comes to acid-tongued, deadpan humor, few do it better than Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos. While works like the ... The Favourite Review: Yorgos Lanthimos Holds Uproarious Royal Court

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