May the odds ever be in our favor as the long-awaited “Hunger Games” prequel film headed for theaters.Based on Suzanne Collins’ novel “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the origin story behind the world of viral “The Hunger Games” series is revealed. Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson shot to fame […]
Continue readingPeriod dramas have long been a beloved genre of film and television, consistently indulging audiences in enthralling plots while fulfilling our deepest desires of escapism through lavish costumes and satisfying (yet sometimes frustrating) romances that keep you hooked. Costume dramas don’t seem to be going out of style any time soon, with the popularity of […]
Continue readingStories of the rich and entitled are cashing in on TV. “Succession” and “The White Lotus” skewer the power of wealth with relentless satire. “The Crown,” “The Great,” and “The Gilded Age” lounge in their lavish period backdrops. “And Just Like That…,” “Gossip Girl,” and “Billions” spend big bucks on soap (of varying amounts and […]
Continue readingJulian Fellowes has a penchant for tossing together top-quality costume drama ingredients, finessing his way past oppression, sweetening wealth porn to perfection, and ultimately whipping up the most sumptuous comfort food you’ve ever laid your eyes on. The creator behind whip-smart period pieces like “Downton Abbey,” “Belgravia,” and “The English Game” has walked this road […]
Continue readingAfter the massive, somewhat surprising success of “Downton Abbey,” it was clear series creator Julian Fellowes wouldn’t have trouble finding a studio to bring his next big period series to life. And that series, “The Gilded Age,” has found perhaps the best studio/network for this sort of prestige drama, HBO.Read More: ‘Downton Abbey: A New […]
Continue readingEmmy-winning “Downton Abbey” creator and Oscar-winning “Gosford Park” screenwriter Julian Fellowes is set for a busy 2022 with the release of the “Downton Abbey” film sequel (subtitled “A New Era”) in March and now the launch of his next period television series “The Gilded Age.” Timed to last night’s Season 3 finale of “Succession,” HBO […]
Continue readingCarrie Coon, one of those performers who is good in literally anything, is replacing Amanda Peet as one of the leads of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Peet had to drop out due to scheduling issues, and now Coon will take over her part in the period drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. The cast […]
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