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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Guests can experience Gilded Age glamour inside New York City's historic Fifth Avenue Hotel
Stepping into Manhattan's Fifth Avenue Hotel feels like going back in time into the Gilded Age, which has been all the rage lately thanks to the HBO Max show of the same name. The Gilded Age was produced by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, and the period drama has been a hit with viewers who describe the show as Gossip Girl in corsets. Fellowes, who's behind Downton Abbey and Belgravia, is now focused on the fight between new and old money Manhattanites in the 1880s. The torrid lives of America's wealthiest dynasties are suddenly a hot topic once again, with dynasties like the Astors, Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, Carnegies and Rockefellers, on full display. The award-winning show follows fish out of water Marian Brook (played by Meryl Streep 's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer) as she moves from Pennsylvania to New York to live with her wealthy aunts Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon). Viewers aren't just taken in by the characters, they're equally invested in the people living the ultra-wealthy lifestyles during that era in Fifth Avenue mansions. While many of the palatial homes were demolished in the 1920s - later to be replaced with Zara, Nike, and Bergdorf Goodman - some still stand tall. Now, history buffs and fans of the show, can experience their very own Gilded Age vacation thanks to The Fifth Avenue Hotel, which is housed inside of a 19th century NoMad mansion. The Fifth Avenue Hotel is just as opulent as the homes featured on the show, from the elegant yet cozy lobby to the perfectly over-the-top, eclectic décor in both the rooms and pink hallways. The expertly restored property is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, which is a collection of the most unique independent hotels across the globe, highlighting chic, distinct travel experiences - and this former gilded age mansion certainly stands out. Visitors are given their very own butler who introduces themselves at the beginning of the trip can help them with anything from pressing clothing to hiring a personal photographer. The suites not only have colorful chandeliers, they also boast well-stocked complimentary mini-bars and housekeeping twice a day. The concierge experience is just as luxurious, as they offer reservations at the hottest restaurants in town (it's like you're getting access to your very own opera box). The memorable touches, like bone-inlaid tables and tiger-striped rugs, are thanks to Stockholm-born designer Martin Brudnizki, who's famous for paying tribute to the past and present. The cozy, oversize suites full of colorful, bold designs stand out in a city known for its shoebox size, cookie cutter hotel rooms. Guests might want to take some of the décor home, but it's all one-of-a-kind. Even the restaurant, Café Carmellini, is majestic, with live trees, stunning chandeliers, Art Deco mirrors and blue velvet seating. Diners can imagine the space as a ballroom with guests dancing down below and gossiping up above. The Italian and French restaurant's chef Andrew Carmellini is also behind downtown hot spots Locanda Verde, Lafayette, and the Dutch. The hotel also houses The Portrait Bar, which went viral on TikTok as a date night destination. The intimate cocktail lounge is fittingly covered in photos, paintings, and drawings, as diners sip cocktails described with tongue-in cheek descriptors, like 'not a margarita for margarita drinkers.' The original five-story limestone and brick building was owned by socialite Charlotte Goodridge, who commissioned the original construction in 1856. Then, in 1907, it was redesigned as a bank by landmark architecture firm McKim, Mead & White, who were also behind the Brooklyn Museum and the original Penn Station and designed many houses in Newport, Rhode Island. In fact, they have been credited with defining the signature look of Gilded Age America. Hotel founder Alex Ohebshalom's family bought the building in the 1970s and he focused on restoring the landmark and bringing it back to its glory for its opening in 2023. The hotel is at the intersection of 28th Street and Fifth Avenue, which makes it perfect for tourists eager to visit places like Madison Square Park and the Empire State. It's also walking distance from The Morgan Library & Museum, another must for history devotees. The museum and research library started as the personal library of financier Pierpont Morgan and now houses impressively rare manuscripts. The hotel is so Gilded Age-coded that members of the cast recently fittingly posed for a New York Times photoshoot inside the lavish rooms, which start at $895 per night. Mrs. Astor would surely approve.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Time Does ‘The Gilded Age' Season 3 Episode 5 Come Out on HBO?
Set your $600,000 alarm clocks for The Gilded Age this week! The Gilded Age Season 3 keeps on bringing the drama like only the HBO hit can. So far this season, we've seen Bertha (Carrie Coon) succeed in her plot to marry her daughter Gladys (Taissa Farmiga) to the Duke (Ben Lamb), footman/inventor Jack Trotter (Ben Ahlers) sell his alarm clock for approximately $20 million in today's dollars, and Aunt Ada (Cynthia Nixon) talk to the dead through a wacky medium played by Andrea Martin. What could possibly come next? When will The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 be out on HBO and HBO MAX? The Gilded Age is HBO's super lavish, super low stakes period drama set in 1880s New York. The show follows robber baron George Russell (Morgan Spector) and his equally ambitious wife Bertha as the couple schemes to conquer society. The Gilded Age also looks at the 'Old Money' families who look down on their new neighbors, the servants who wait on these American aristocrats, and the historic Black communities who ruled over Brooklyn, Newport, and beyond. This week, The Gilded Age will show us what happens to poor Gladys now that she's expected to be a proper British Duchess across the pond. Elsewhere, Dr. Kirkland (Jordan Donica) continues to woo Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), despite their parents' concerns. Oh, and Larry (Harry Richardson) is still madly in love with Marian (Louisa Jacobson). Here's everything you need to know to watch the next episode of The Gilded Age on HBO and HBO MAX… Is The Gilded Age On Tonight (7/20/25)? Good news! There is a new episode of The Gilded Age on HBO and HBO MAX tonight. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 Release Date: The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 'A Different World' will come out on HBO and HBO MAX tonight, Sunday, July 20. What Time Does The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 Come Out? The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 'A Different World' will be on HBO and HBO MAX at 9 PM ET tonight, July 20. How Many Episodes are in The Gilded Age Season 3? There are eight episodes in total in The Gilded Age Season 3. New episodes of the beloved period drama will premiere on HBO and HBO MAX every Sunday from now through August 10. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes of The Gilded Age Premiere? Don't want to miss a single second of the drama on The Gilded Age? Here's when each and every episode of The Gilded Age Season 3 comes out this summer: Season 3 Episode 1 'Who Is in Charge Here?': Sunday, June 22 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 2 'What the Papers Say': Sunday, June 29 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 3 'Love Is Never Easy': Sunday, July 6 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 4 'Marriage Is a Gamble': Sunday, July 13 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 5 'A Different World': Sunday, July 20 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 6 'If You Want to Cook an Omelette': Sunday, July 27 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 7: 'Ex-Communicated': Sunday, August 3 at 9 PM ET Season 3 Episode 8: 'My Mind Is Made Up': Sunday, August 10 at 9 PM ET How To Watch The Gilded Age: The Gilded Age is an HBO original and that means you need an HBO MAX subscription to stream it. New to HBO MAX? HBO MAX is currently available monthly ad-free for as little as 16.99/month or for $9.99/month with ads. An ultimate ad-free subscription goes for $20.99/month and includes up to 100 downloads on the go. Trying to get the best deal possible? You can get two months of HBO MAX free if you decide to commit to an annual subscription. Ad-free annual bundles go for $169.99/year or $209.99/year for the ultimate tier. A year's worth of HBO MAX with ads goes for $99.99/year. You can also bundle HBO MAX with your existing Hulu and Disney+ subscription for an addition $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free. Will There Be a Gilded Age Season 4? We don't yet know if HBO will make another season of The Gilded Age. The network hasn't announced The Gilded Age Season 4 yet. In fact, during a recent press conference, series creator Julian Fellowes revealed even he doesn't know if there will be a Gilded Age Season 4. 'You have as much idea as we do, that I will say,' Fellowes said, before joking about he doesn't understand why people ask him that question if the answer's still unknown. Is There a Gilded Age Season 3 Trailer? There sure is. You can watch The Gilded Age Season 3 trailer by scrolling to the top of this page. If you see a different video playing, try refreshing the page. That should pull The Gilded Age trailer back to the top of the queue. The Gilded Age Season 3 Cast Guide: The Gilded Age features the biggest stars from Broadway alongside actors you might also recognize from projects like The White Lotus, And Just Like That…, Mamma Mia!, The Materialists, The Plot Against America, The White Queen, and The Last of Us. Here's your guide to the main cast of The Gilded Age Season 3: Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell Christine Baranski as Agnes Van Rhijn Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte Morgan Spector as George Russell Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook Denée Benton as Peggy Scott Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell Harry Richardson as Larry Russell Blake Ritson as Oscar Van Rhijn Ben Ahlers as Jack Trotter Jordan Donica as Dr. William Kirkland Kelli O'Hara as Aurora Fain Ashlee Atinkson as Mamie Fish Ben Lamb as the Duke of Buckingham Hattie Morahan as Lady Sarah Vere Solve the daily Crossword
South China Morning Post
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
She's Got No Name movie review: Zhang Ziyi anchors part one of Peter Chan's murder mystery
3.5/5 stars An unsolved real-life murder in Japanese-occupied Shanghai in 1945 provides the backdrop for a vicious battle of the sexes in She's Got No Name. Peter Chan Ho-sun 's captivating period drama proves both morally ambiguous and thematically diffuse – though perhaps not entirely by its filmmakers' design. Hong Kong film-goers should be aware that the 96-minute cut showing in the city's cinemas is very different from the sweeping 150-minute version that premiered out of competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Unlike that presumably shelved edit, the theatrical one is actually the first half of a two-part film that Chan came up with towards the end of the project, which underwent various format changes and was even considered for release as a TV drama series. Play
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC drops first look at Call The Midwife Christmas special - and there's a VERY worrying sign
The BBC has dropped a first look at the Call The Midwife Christmas special - and there is a very worrying sign. The broadcaster has confirmed filming is underway for the festive episode of the beloved period drama series about midwives working in London 's East End from the fifties to the seventies. The programme's official Instagram account shared a snap of the cast on set on Wednesday, all in decidedly breezier linen looks than usual. It came after it was announced earlier this year the Christmas special would be set both in Poplar, as normal - and in Hong Kong. Fans were delighted by the update, taking to the comments section to express their excitement. But eagle-eyed observers noted there were three notable absences from the cast picture - raising questions about the extent of their involvement in the special. Nurses Trixie Aylward (Helen George), Rosalind Clifford (Natalie Quarry) and Joyce Highland (Renee Bailey) were not seen in the Hong Kong cast picture. It suggests viewers can count them out of those storylines - and keep their fingers crossed they will see enough of them on screen back in Poplar. But one fan favourite who does appear to feature in the Hong Kong storylines by their presence in the cast snap are GP Dr Turner (Stephen McCann). He is joined by Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter), Sister Hilda (Fenella Woolgar) and nurse Shelagh Turner (Laura Main). Handyman Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) and his wife Violet (Anabelle Apsion) also appear to have joined the gang on their adventure. The exact storyline of the Christmas special is not yet known. It will run in advance of the fifteenth series of the programme, set to begin in early 2026, with a sixteenth instalment commissioned to follow. Excitingly, a film and prequel series are also on their way. The caption of the Instagram post read: 'NEWS! Cast Begins Christmas Filming in Hong Kong! 'Earlier this year, it was revealed that the 2025 Call the Midwife Christmas Special would be set in both Poplar and Hong Kong – and so last week, members of our team quietly jetted off to film the far eastern elements of the festive story! 'What better way to mark the beginning of an exotic filming adventure than with a traditional clapperboard shot! 'Our team report that the weather is rather hot and humid, but morale is very high, and the work rather exciting…' Teasing additional filming updates, it said: 'Over the next days, we'll be bringing you news and updates on the progress of our cast in Hong Kong so do keep a look out! xxx' And reassuring fans the show would be on screens for some time to come, it added: 'Call the Midwife returns with a new Christmas Special and Series 15 in 2026 xx' Fans were absolutely ecstatic to see the post, commenting, 'This is so exciting!', and, 'I am beyond thrilled at this new special coming!' Another said: 'OMG I am a huge fan and from Hong Kong. Great fun shooting in my city and can't wait for the new season. Sending love.' Other dedicated viewers added, 'Very exciting news', and, 'Best show, cast and crew'. The major filming update comes after a period of uncertainty for Call The Midwife, which had been dogged by rumours it was set to be axed. It first aired in 2012 and has so far run for 14 series with numerous festive episodes - so its cancellation would mark an enormous shake-up for the BBC. With speculation rife, show bosses were forced to address the rumours - thankfully clarifying the fate of the TV stalwart was certain. 'The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come', the broadcaster said. 'As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course. 'Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.' The cast for the prequel series, which will be set during World War Two, is yet to be confirmed. But the programme's creator and writer Heidi Thomas has previously said: 'The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional and yet just right. 'I have never run out of stories for our midwives and I never will. 'But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past. 'The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. 'The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming and the Sisters kept on going. 'There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces. 'As the classic Call the Midwife series moves further into the 1970s, it also seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. 'The rise in hospital births, and changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters. 'Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen!' The next series of the main show will launch into 1971 and the nurses will tackle several issues including 'premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery'. At the start, senior members of the Nonnatus House staff head to Hong Kong on a mercy mission. While they are away, the younger midwives are left to help the local community alone. Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) experiences a huge change in mindset and the 'energy reverberates throughout series 15'. What's more, the women's liberation movement is in full swing and several ladies burn their bras outside of the convent. The film will be set a year later, in 1972. BBC boss Lindsay Salt has described the show as a 'jewel in the BBC's crown'. Executive producer Dame Pippa Harris has also previously said: 'In an increasingly competitive viewing environment not only have our loyal fans stayed with us for 14 years, but they've been joined by a new, younger generation who have also fallen in love with our characters and the challenges they face. 'Emboldened by this warmth and enthusiasm, now feels like the right time to expand our world and take our nuns and midwives onto the big screen with our movie, and back in time with the prequel!' Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, Call The Midwife has been consistently popular ever since its first series. It is the UK's biggest drama series, averaging 7.8million viewers this year while the 2024 Christmas special drew in a whopping 8.9million spectators. The programme has also won big at awards ceremonies over the years. Some of its gongs including National Television Awards for Best Female Drama Performance, for Miranda Hart, and Best Period Drama.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aimee Lou Wood dons dramatic period dress while making rude gesture in cheeky behind-the-scenes shots from upcoming film The Idiots
Aimee Lou Wood has delighted fans by sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from her upcoming film The Idiots on Instagram. Taking to the photo-sharing site on Sunday, the Sex Education star, 31, was transformed by period clothing as she stepped into the shoes of the writer Fydor Dostoyevsky's second wife Anna. Tagging the film's director Małgorzata Szumowska and her co-star Michał Englert, she captioned the pictures: 'Move over Hollywood, it's POLlywood time.' Her caption was a reference to her location as shooting begins in Poland for the big screen adaptation of The Gambler Wife by Andrew D. Kaufman. Aimee playfully made a rude gesture in one snap of herself in an eighteenth-century dress and hat. In another, she could be seen enjoying a coffee in the outfit, with her hair styled in a long side plait. Other snaps saw the star donning a straw feathered hat and dramatic pink dress. She wore a Russian bear hat topped with flowers in another behind-the-scenes look. With the film focusing on the life of Dostoyevsky, played by Michał Englert, Aimee posed with her on-screen husband outside a mansion. More playful on-set footage saw the cast dancing in their period costumes. Fans were quick to express their excitement about the film in the comments section, praising: 'Can't wait for this... Favourite actress... This looks amazing... Aimee you're gorgeous, have fun in Poland.' Fans were quick to express their excitement about the film in the comments section, praising: 'Can't wait for this' News of the film's production was first announced in February 2022, however, principal photography and first-look images were not released until this month. A release date has not yet been scheduled. Opening up about why she became an actress, Aimee, who has spoken candidly about her battle with bulimia, told The Guardian: 'It's funny, people like me get into acting because it helps them in some way. 'It helps you express yourself, or gives you a shield from "bad things". Following Aimee's successful stint in Netflix's Sex Education as Aimee Gibbs, she went on to find even more fame in the HBO drama The White Lotus, where she played Chelsea. The filming snaps came just days after Aimee shared a fun picture from Glastonbury after spending the weekend at the festival with her new boyfriend Adam Long. The actress took to her Instagram Story to document some of her fun-filled Glastonbury weekend which included a picture with a pal. She looked stylish in a denim jacket layered over a red patterned dress as she enjoyed the festival held at Worthy Farm. During her time in Somerset, Amiee was spotted sharing a giggle with her new boyfriend. Actor Adam is best known for his role as convict Lewis Whippey in Happy Valley and looked like he was enjoying the festival as he relaxed in the snap with Aimee. The pair - who are starring together in the upcoming BBC series Film Club - were first spotted sharing a kiss last month.
