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Daily Record
6 days ago
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- Daily Record
Netflix streaming 'captivating' period drama based on real events that viewers can't get enough of
Netflix fans are raving about a psychological period drama starring Florence Pugh which explores the phenomenon of 'fasting girls'. Netflix is now streaming Sebastián Lelio's 2022 historical thriller The Wonder which has been hailed as "entirely fresh and equally brilliant" by critics. The period drama is inspired by the same-titled 2016 novel written by Emma Donoghue, who also contributed to its screenplay alongside Lelio and Alice Birch. Set against the backdrop of post-famine Ireland in 1862, The Wonder tells the tale of English nurse Lib Wright, played by Florence Pugh, and a girl called Anna O'Donnell (Nan), portrayed by Kíla Lord Cassidy. Lib arrives in a deeply religious and rural community and is given the job of observing an enigmatic 'fasting girl', who astonishingly claims to sustain herself without food through divine intervention. While The Wonder is not entirely based on a true story, the film's premise mirrors historical reality. During Ireland's Great Famine, there was a harrowing increase in cases of 'fasting girls'. Starring Academy Award-nominated Florence Pugh as the leading role, The Wonder boasts a stellar cast that also includes young talent Kíla Lord Cassidy, Tom Burke, Elaine Cassidy, Niamh Algar, Brían F. O'Byrne, Dermot Crowley, and David Wilmot. The movie was filmed across the Emerald Isle in late summer 2021 and graced a selection of cinemas for a brief stint in November 2022 before it was introduced on Netflix, the Express reports. The Wonder earned recognition at the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards with an Outstanding British Film nomination. Chatting with Screen Daily about her decision to join forces with Chilean maestro Sebastián Lelio for 'The Wonder', Pugh said: "It's been said many times by women who have worked with Sebastian that he has this fantastic ability to tell women's stories. "It takes a pretty special person to (a), not be from the country that the film is about, and (b), not have proof of doing an era like this before and tell a very challenging female story." She continued: "I wanted to play Lib in a very raw and natural way and he was 100% behind me. Then, of course, you get him on set and you see the crew is in love with him and everybody is so happy to be working on that job. "I suppose it all trickles down from the top and he gave such an amazing example of how to lead a film." The Wonder received positive reviews from critics with one stating: "Not every story can or should be a movie, despite Hollywood's 's insistence otherwise. Some should remain books. "Some should remain silent. And some, such as this, provide a fresh reminder of the power of visual storytelling." Another impressed viewer described the film as: "Equally haunting, heartbreaking and heartening, it's a narrative about narratives' ability to transform, destroy, resurrect, imprison, and liberate." Someone else applauded the film's progression, commenting: "As the picture develops from a spooky Brontë romance into a pointed indictment of society, it takes aim at some familiar targets, but the dramatic impact is powerful." Meanwhile, a fourth added: "A film about the danger of believing without questioning that turns us into full-throated believers in whatever Lelio and Pugh can do." Pugh's outstanding performance has also been praised by critics with one writing: "It might have all been too weighty and metaphorical were it not for Pugh... She is the whole package. A wonder indeed." Others echoed this sentiment, with one saying: "It is a well-told story, far from the empty stories that we are always told every day, you can appreciate the layers of the characters and Pugh's great artistic ability to make us experience these types of emotions." Another glowing audience review read: "Wonderful, poetic, captivating. A rare movie that makes you think. Excellent acting keeps you in tension throughout the movie, great soundtrack." Someone else admitted they found it "initially a bit slow, but ultimately engrossing and rewarding".
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Conclave's plot, full cast and where to watch the political thriller at home
Conclave, which was released in 2024, is now available for film fans to watch from the comfort of their homes - here's everything you need to know about the movie The political thriller Conclave, released in 2024, quickly became a favourite among movie buffs and now it's available for you to enjoy at home. Directed by Edward Berger and penned by Peter Straughan, the film is an adaptation of author Robert Harris' 2016 novel of the same name. The star-studded cast includes the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini. Ralph takes centre stage as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, who is tasked with organising a conclave to elect the next pope, but soon finds himself investigating a series of scandalous revelations about the top contenders. "When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church," reads the film's synopsis. After its US release, Conclave hit UK cinemas in November 2024 and was met with positive reviews from critics, who lauded the performances and cinematography, reports Surrey Live. The Guardian gave it a four-star review, stating: "Like the easily devoured paperback it's based on, pulpy papal thriller Conclave has a brisk, page-turning allure, filled with juicy intrigue and mystery, a beach read that would follow you back home after." In the meantime, Empire's review noted: "Conclave may be set in the Vatican, but it's practically modelled on American politics: one character even compares one of the movie's many backroom meetings to a US political convention. And yet, Berger's rich detail is specific, nicely combining the worlds of political and religious power play." The film received widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous awards, including four BAFTA Film Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe, among many others, as well as dozens of nominations. Conclave is now available to stream on various platforms, allowing film enthusiasts to enjoy it from the comfort of their own homes. The movie can be found on Prime Video and Sky Store, with rental options starting at £4.99 and purchase options starting at £9.99 on both platforms. Additionally, the Sky Store is currently offering a discounted price of £9.99, down from £13.99.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Giamatti Reflects On ‘Downton Abbey 3' Honoring Maggie Smith: 'Acting In Her Spirit'
Paul Giamatti recently opened up about the production of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in the wake of Maggie Smith's death, reflecting on how the film carries her spirit and serves to honor her. Speaking to People ahead of his forthcoming Black Mirror episode this week, the two-time Oscar nominee opened up about reprising his role from the wildly popular mothership show, in which he appeared during the Season 4 Christmas special as Cora's (Elizabeth McGovern) brother Harold Levinson. More from Deadline Jeff Goldblum Plays Moving Piano Tribute To David Lynch, Maggie Smith & Others During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Section 'Die Another Day' Star Toby Stephens Shares Why He And Mother Maggie Smith Never Acted Together Bidders Circling Hot Radio Silence & Paul Giamatti Package About Paranormal DJ Art Bell - The Dish 'It was not the same without her, but it felt very much like in her honor in some way. She certainly still feels present through the whole thing. Not having her there is obviously a huge loss, but everybody was still acting in her spirit,' The Holdovers star said. He added, 'Working with her the first time around was one of the best things ever and I didn't even really get to do that much with her.' Giamatti's casting in Downton Abbey 3 is a bit surprising, even to the actor himself. Given his original one-episode arc, the actor was initially taken aback at being approached to reenter the world of the British period drama. 'The interesting thing for me was that they even asked me at all because I was like, 'I don't have an important character in this story.' But what's funny is my character has a very significant role. He does something very significant in the movie,' he teased. Joining Giamatti are new additions Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan, as well as cast mainstays McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera and Douglas Reith. Giamatti's words echo sentiments shared by executive producer Gareth Neame last year, who said that the movie will feature a 'meaningful' tribute to the late Smith, who died in late September 2024. 'The fact that Dame Maggie herself has now passed away since that time, I do think, has given a real added poignancy to a story that we would have planned anyway,' he stated at the time. 'The loss of the Dowager, it now feels far more significant that you see actors playing characters mourning the family matriarch. But I also see actors mourning the matriarch of the show, and it feels more genuine and more meaningful.' (Smith's character — Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, for which she received three Emmy Awards — died in 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era.) Downton Abbey 3 is set for theatrical release Sept. 12. Best of Deadline '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All About Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Relationship (Including Why He Proposed to Her with a Fake Ring!)
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi love married life. The Stranger Things actress and the son of music icon Jon Bon Jovi first sparked romance rumors in June 2021, when Bongiovi — also an actor — posted a photo of the two on Instagram, writing, "bff <3." They wouldn't stay in the friend zone for long, though, as Brown and Bongiovi went Instagram official that November. The pair quietly got married in May 2024, before exchanging vows again that October. During a February 2025 conversation with Vanity Fair, Brown opened up about feeling confident going into her marriage with Bongiovi, describing them as "pretty united." Related: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Relationship Timeline "We talked about our political views, what kind of family we want to build, the kind of home we want to live in, the kind of relationship we're looking for, the kind of careers we want," she said. "It's such an important decision, and we wanted to make sure we were making the right one." "I knew I was. It always felt right with him," Brown continued, later adding that "he is the first man [she has] ever loved and been in love with." From their unique engagement to the details of their wedding days, here's everything to know about Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's relationship. The actors first sparked romance rumors in June 2021 when Bongiovi posted a friendly photo of the pair on Instagram. That same month, Brown and Bongiovi were spotted walking hand-in-hand around New York City together. The two kept their romance quiet for months until they hard-launched their relationship on Instagram in November 2021, when the Damsel star shared a photo of her beau kissing her on the cheek in London. In March 2022, Brown and Bongiovi made their red carpet debut at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards in London, and have attended many events together since, including the premieres of Stranger Things season 4, Enola Holmes 2 and most recently, The Electric State. During a November 2022 interview with WIRED, the actress opened up about the early days of her relationship with Bongiovi. "We met on Instagram," she said. "And we were friends for a bit, and then, what can I say?" Now, the pair frequently express their love for each another on the social media platform. After New Year's Day in 2023, Brown shared a carousel of photos on Instagram reflecting back on 2022, writing that she was "endlessly in love" with the year she had and shouting out her partner for his part in it. "Grateful for my friends, family, donkey (bernard), my doggies, my puppies teeth, and my partner for life," she captioned the post. "Here's to another year with you and the wonderful people and animals around us 🤍 let's do it again but better!" Bongiovi replied in the comments, "Your year babe love you so much ❤️." That November, Bongiovi shared a sweet Instagram message of his own to congratulate his then-fiancée on being named one of Glamour's Global Woman of the Year. "There was not a dry eye in the house mine definitely weren't," he wrote. "Congratulations sweetheart you deserve it ❤️." Brown and Bongiovi got engaged in April 2023. The actress announced the news by posting a photo on Instagram captioned with lyrics from Taylor Swift's "Lover," writing, "I've loved you three summers now, honey, I want 'em all 🤍." In August 2023, Brown shared with The Sunday Times that Bongiovi proposed with one of her mother's own rings. 'I've always loved that ring, it's always stuck out to me, so she gave it to Jake. They were in cahoots about the whole proposal," she said. "I love that I can always keep a piece of my mum with me.' So, where did he pop the big question? Under water. During a February 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Brown revealed that Bongiovi proposed while the two were scuba diving on vacation. "We go under, and we're many meters down. He gives me a shell and I turn it over and it's a ring," she said, describing her response as an "okay" hand symbol before they "freaked out." "Anyways, he puts the ring on my hand, and as I go to show him, the ring falls off my finger, plummets like, so fast, it was like a cinematic movie,' she continued. 'Jake threw himself, like so deep ... he does a cinematic grab, opens and he saved the ring." As it turns out, though, Brown's mother wouldn't let Bongiovi take her ring underwater because she knew he would "drop it." So, he used a different ring during the proposal and then presented the real thing when they returned to shore. "It was very magical," Brown said. After a few years of dating, Brown and Bongiovi secretly tied the knot in May 2024. According to The Sun, Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, along with Brown's parents were in attendance, but it was a "very low-key, romantic affair." Related: All About Millie Bobby Brown's Parents, Robert and Kelly Brown That October, the pair hosted a dreamy Italian wedding at Villa Cetinale, where they exchanged vows for a second time surrounded by friends and family — including her fictional on-screen one! Matthew Modine, who played Brown's father, a.k.a. "Papa," in Stranger Things, officiated the special day. The actor told Vanity Fair that he was "surprised" at how emotional he became during the vows. 'I'd been witness to so much of Millie's private life and her professional career — and I'd seen her grow from that adorable child into a beautiful and thoughtful adult," he said. "I was with her when she first met young Jake. And now she's beginning a whole new life with such a kind man." During her conversation with The Sunday Times, Brown admitted that she knew Bongiovi was "the one" early on. "I ran to my mum and said, 'I really, really like him!' After we met we knew we never wanted to leave each other's side," she said. "You can't pinpoint why, it's just the feeling of knowing that that's the person you want to spend the rest of your time with." With her wedding year behind her, Brown is already looking forward to the future — including starting a family. During a March 2025 appearance on the Smartless podcast, Brown shared that although she is "really young," starting a family is "definitely in [her] future." "My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And you know, it's been my thing since before I met Jake," Brown said. "Since I was a baby, I told my mom, like, baby dolls. I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me." She added, "Jake knows how important it is to me and, of course, I want to focus on really establishing myself as an actor and as a producer, but I also find it's so important to start a family for me personally." The actress also expressed that she wants a "big family," and that they are both open to the idea of adopting. 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Associated Press
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Eisenberg ready to ‘say something vaguely inappropriate' at BAFTAs
Speaking on the red carpet at London's BAFTA Film Awards, 'A Real Pain' writer and director Jesse Eisenberg explains why he won't be attending the Oscars with his co-star Kieran Culkin. (Feb. 16)
