Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 8. The Big Picture There are key differences between the original version of Shōgun from 1980 and FX’s modern adaptation, even though both follow the same plot. The 1980 series has a slower pace and a longer runtime, which lets it include more side characters and … Read more
The Big Picture Parade’s End challenges Downton Abbey by offering harsh social commentary and a realistic depiction of post-war society. Christopher’s honorable behavior in Parade’s End contrasts with the scandalous actions of Downton Abbey ‘s male protagonists. Julian Fellowes’ newer shows, like The Gilded Age , follow the social struggles depicted in Parade’s End more … Read more
The Big Picture A Very British Scandal depicts the explosive marriage of Duke and Duchess of Argyll in a gripping miniseries. Claire Foy and Paul Bettany deliver powerful performances in this psychological thriller based on a real scandal. The miniseries explores themes like toxic relationships, gender inequality, and societal expectations. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, … Read more
The Big Picture Mike Flanagan is skilled at adapting horror novels, as seen in his work on The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep . Midnight Mass and Storm of the Century have similar beginnings, centered around a small island town and a mysterious stranger. Both series explore the theme that the real monsters … Read more
Summary American Nightmare and Unbelievable highlight the police’s tendency to accuse victims of lying, ignoring any evidence to the contrary. The police’s failures to investigate properly in both cases allowed the perpetrators to continue their crimes, resulting in a miscarriage of justice. Watching both series reveals that policing has not made much progress in addressing … Read more
Picture: Steve Mcniven/Marvel Comics All through the many years, varied writers have taken Wolverine for one journey after one other. And if there’s one author whose legacy looms giant over the X-Males character, it’d definitely be Chris Claremont, who helped launch the character into being one in every of Marvel’s key characters and a bigger … Read more