‘Mary and George’ review: The horniest period drama of 2024 is also one of its best

‘Mary and George’ review: The horniest period drama of 2024 is also one of its best

If you like your period dramas dripping with political viciousness and lust, let Mary & George satisfy your every craving. SEE ALSO: ‘Renegade Nell’ review: All hail Louisa Harland’s highwaywoman! This miniseries, based on Benjamin Woolley’s nonfiction novel The King’s Assassin, offers up a seductive tale of power — and the lengths we go to…

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‘Ripley’ vs. ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’: The tiny change that makes a big impact

‘Ripley’ vs. ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’: The tiny change that makes a big impact

In some ways, Ripley is ruthlessly aligned to Patricia Highsmith’s beloved 1955 novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Writer/director Steven Zaillian uses the breadth of eight episodes to dive into the details of the antihero’s deceptions, laying the groundwork for his dubious backstory, specifying his clever check counterfeiting, and keeping close to the source material when…

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‘Monkey Man’ review: Dev Patel’s directorial debut is both exhilarating and raw

‘Monkey Man’ review: Dev Patel’s directorial debut is both exhilarating and raw

At the London premiere of Monkey Man, star, co-writer, and first-time director Dev Patel described the film as his “best friend, worst enemy, and the little gremlin” on his shoulders, for years. It’s easy to see why: Monkey Man will likely consume viewers as it did its creator. Patel’s directorial debut is a gory, exhilarating, non-stop revenge…

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