Tag: The Widow
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‘The Widow’ Review: Kate Beckinsale Stars in Amazon’s Convoluted White-Savior Adventure
Writers Harry and Jack Williams, best known for the gripping thriller “The Missing,” showcase Kate Beckinsale’s considerable talents in “The Widow,” an intriguing mystery-adventure that ultimately suffers from trying to shoehorn in too many storylines. Set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the eight-episode series also contributes to the self-perpetuating canon of white-savior narratives, despite…
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Newcomer Graeme King Joins Neil Jordan’s ‘The Widow’
Newcomer Graeme King will appear opposite Maika Monroe in Neil Jordan’s upcoming thriller The Widow.Chloe Moretz and Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert also star in the thriller that centers on a young woman who befriends a lonely widow.Jordan’s feature marks the biggest role to date for King, who will be playing Brian the on-and-of again partner of Monroe’s…
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‘The Walking Dead’ Review: The Show Finally Finds Its Conscience In Mid-Season Premiere
[Editor’s Note: Spoilers for “The Walking Dead” Season 8, Episode 9, “Honor” follow.]Whose Episode Is It?Well, Carl’s the one dying, so he understandably dominates “Honor.” The good news is that “Honor” is one of the better “Walking Dead” episodes this season, with solid thematic cohesion and actual emotional stakes. Yes, Carl’s death is dragged out…