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Netflix’s Kennedy expands cast for JFK-era drama with 13 new recurring roles
television14 days ago

Netflix’s Kennedy expands cast for JFK-era drama with 13 new recurring roles

Netflix’s Kennedy adds 13 to its recurring cast, including Patrick Fischler, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Denis O’Hare and Eddie Marsan, as production continues in London on the JFK-era drama based on Fredrik Logevall’s JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century. The eight-episode first season, headed by Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy, Sr. and Laura Donnelly as Rose Kennedy, also introduces new Kennedys and notable figures such as Eunice Kennedy, Kick Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Inga Arvad, Charles Lindbergh and Winston Churchill.

via Deadline|
#casting#historical-drama#kennedy
Bad Bunny to lead Porto Rico, a historical drama about Puerto Rico’s revolutionary past
entertainment1 month ago

Bad Bunny to lead Porto Rico, a historical drama about Puerto Rico’s revolutionary past

Bad Bunny will star in Porto Rico, his first lead acting role, in a historical drama about José Maldonado Román (Águila Blanca) and the 1897 Yauco Uprising. Directed by Residente, the film also features Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem and Edward Norton, with Alejandro G. Iñárritu as executive producer. The project mixes historical scope with a visceral, lyrical approach and marks a major step in Bad Bunny’s acting career.

via The Guardian|
#bad-bunny#entertainment#historical-drama
Russell Crowe Stars as a Wily Nazi in 'Nuremberg'
entertainment5 months ago

Russell Crowe Stars as a Wily Nazi in 'Nuremberg'

The film 'Nuremberg' directed by James Vanderbilt, starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, offers a glossy, polished portrayal of the Nazi leaders' trial, focusing on psychological interviews rather than courtroom drama. While it features strong performances and high production values, it is criticized for its superficial treatment of the horrors and moral questions surrounding the trials, ultimately lacking the depth and reckoning of previous works like 'Judgment at Nuremberg.' The film underscores the ongoing relevance of justice and accountability but falls short of confronting the true horror and complexity of evil.

via DW|
#entertainment#historical-drama#hitler
Death by Lightning: A Riveting Historical Drama Illuminating a Brief Presidency
history5 months ago

Death by Lightning: A Riveting Historical Drama Illuminating a Brief Presidency

'Death by Lightning' is a brisk, well-acted Netflix miniseries that explores the brief presidency of James A. Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, set against the chaotic post-Civil War political landscape, highlighting themes of ambition, corruption, and missed opportunities, with strong performances from Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.

via TVGuide.com|
#19th-century-politics#abraham-garfield#assassination
‘Nuremberg’ Review: Russell Crowe Stars in a Gripping WWII Trial Drama
entertainment5 months ago

‘Nuremberg’ Review: Russell Crowe Stars in a Gripping WWII Trial Drama

Nuremberg is a historical drama about the post-World War II Nazi trials, focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by a psychiatrist and the Nazi leader Hermann Göring, with strong performances but some tonal inconsistencies early on. The film explores the lingering prejudices and attitudes that keep the horrors of WWII relevant today.

via ign.com|
#entertainment#film-review#historical-drama
television5 months ago

‘Death by Lightning’ Explores Power, Politics, and Unexpected Heroism

'Death by Lightning' is a four-part Netflix series that explores the assassination of President James Garfield, featuring strong performances from Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, but it feels rushed and somewhat incomplete in its conclusion, despite its engaging portrayal of political violence and historical figures.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#historical-drama#matthew-macfadyen#michael-shannon
entertainment7 months ago

‘Nuremberg’ Drama Highlights the Ongoing Relevance of WWII Justice

‘Nuremberg’ is a powerful historical drama featuring standout performances by Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, depicting the events leading up to the Nuremberg trials and exploring themes of evil and justice, with a focus on the psychiatric assessment of Nazi leaders. The film has received critical acclaim and is set for release on November 7.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#historical-drama#nuremberg