A new play has been announced, and I think the lead duo makes it particularly intriguing. Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and Álvaro Morte (“Money Heist”) will make their West End debuts in Bess Wohl’s explosive two-hander, Barcelona. The production is directed by Lynette Linton, whose last work was Blues for an Alabama Sky at the National Theatre. Plot Late
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Two of the most successful teen TV series in recent years are “Derry Girls,” starring Nicola Coughlan and Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and “Sex Education,” featuring Aimee Lou Wood and Tanya Reynolds. Recently, the medieval comedy series “Decameron” debuted on Netflix, featuring both Tanya Reynolds and Saoirse-Monica Jackson. Additionally, the medieval comedy film “Seize Them” was released this year, starring Aimee Lou
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There are many documentaries about the legendary Croatian player Dražen Petrović, with “Once Brothers” being perhaps the most famous, highlighting his friendship with Serbian Vlade Divac. For the first time, a feature film will be released, with production company Kinoteka unveiling the teaser for “Dražen.” “Dražen” will narrate Petrović’s entire life, from his childhood in Šibenik to his tragic death
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Michael Sheen was a guest on BBC’s The One Show along with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Dame Arlene Phillips. As expected, Michael was asked if he had considered performing in a musical. His answer was stunning: “I have considered it many times; it doesn’t really consider me. That’s the problem.” He then suggested that he wanted to have a
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We previously highlighted “Midsommar” as one of the best movies for 2019. Now it’s time to write a movie review about it. “Midsommar,” directed by Ari Aster, is a visually stunning and deeply exploration of grief, lonileness, trauma, and the sinister side of human nature. Set against the backdrop of a remote Swedish village during their midsummer festival, the film
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The BBC has unveiled new pictures from the upcoming crime drama The Jetty, providing a closer look at the complex characters in an eerie lakeside town where arson, a missing persons cold case, and a secretive love triangle are intricately connected. Written by Cat Jones and produced by Firebird Pictures, this four-part mystery series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One
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We are getting closer to the premiere of “Rivals”. Although an exact release date hasn’t been announced, Disney+ has unveiled first-look images from the eight-part series (article’s photos). Based on Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, “Rivals” takes place amid the excesses and antics of the power-grabbing social elite in 1980s England. “Rivals” explores the ruthless world of independent television in 1986,
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Like last year, we’re highlighting our favorite films from the competition section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Last year, we featured “Anatomie d’une chute,” which not only won the Golden Phoenix but also enjoyed a successful award season, ultimately reaching the Oscars and winning Best Original Screenplay award. This year, a fierce battle is expected between Francis Ford Coppola’s
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It came as no surprise to me that “Beyond Paradise” has been renewed for a third series. Audiences loved the atmospheric vibes of the show, the seamless blend of comedy and drama, and the stunning backdrop of Looe, where the series was filmed. Of course, the standout element was the cast, who displayed excellent chemistry, led by Kris Marshall, one
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MASTERPIECE on PBS and Mammoth Screen have announced an exciting new series adaptation of “The Forsyte Saga.” The series, set to be a returning show, will begin with a six-episode first season that takes place in 1880s London. It will explore the complex lives of the affluent Forsyte family, who run the stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co., delving into themes
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