Recap: Succession (S4, Ep10) — The Roy Siblings Make Final Decisions in Haunting Series Finale
Editor’s note: this article contains major episode spoilers. For a show with such universally praised writing, Succession has never employed a ton of symbolism. Most of its brilliance comes from […]
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep9) — Penultimate Episode Explores the Siblings’ Feelings, Sets up the Endgame
When Kendall (Jeremy Strong) gets up to speak at his father’s funeral in “Church and State,” there’s a sense that he could say anything. The relationship between Kendall and Logan […]
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep8) — Kendall Is Tested on a Strenuous Election Night
With how watchable, well-written, and entertaining Succession‘s characters are to watch, I find it too easy to forget that, at their core, none of them are good people (except Roman […]
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep7) — A Miserable Party Reveals Everyone’s True Nature
One thing I’ve found when it comes to watching Succession live is that it really benefits from two watches. With every episode being over an hour of ludicrous wealth, lots […]
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep6) — The Roy Children Do Their Best in the Season’s Best Ep Yet
The latest episode of Succession, “Living+,” opens with a shot of Logan Roy (Brian Cox). Immediately, the viewer can tell that this isn’t real—the guy’s not really a part of […]
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep5) — Shiv Finds Her Footing While Her Brothers Stumble
I really thought things were going to be different this time, you know? A lot of Succession is spent watching…
Recap: Succession (S4, Ep2) — For the Roys and Their Elite Circle, It’s the Little (Devastating) Things
This article is written by Sam Layton. It’s always the small things that get you, isn’t it? Succession has this funny habit of making what seem like the smallest decisions […]
Review: The Northman Is Visceral, Brutal Filmmaking with the Budget to Prove It
Gritty, bloody, visceral and front-loaded with a need for vengeance, the latest work from writer/director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) is so immersive and authentic, you’ll feel the muck […]
Interview: Rebecca Hall Talks Her Deep Personal Connection to Passing, Her Filmmaking Choices and the Conversations She Hopes it Sparks
London-born Rebecca Hall has long been on my list of the most talented actors working today. In fact, I maintain that her 2016 portrayal of reporter Christine Chubbuck in the […]
Review: Godzilla vs. Kong Brings Epic, Splashy Action and Even Some Surprises to the Monsterverse
The current rundown that makes up Warner Bros.’s “Monsterverse” franchise has always felt a bit like it’s flying by the seat of its pants in terms of connecting the storylines […]
Review: Time is of the Essence in Fast-Paced The Hummingbird Project
The last year or so has been a hell of a time for actor Alexander Skarsgård, who seems to average a movie every other month, including the Netflix original Hold […]
Review: Strong Actors Get Lost in a Contrived The Aftermath
For reasons I’ll never quite understand, a small section of the British film industry has been obsessed for roughly 70 years with telling love stories that take place during and […]