Tag Archives: Paul Mescal

Review: Gladiator II

Posted on November 15, 2024 by philipbrasor

Though I don’t expect much hard history when I take in a historical drama, I always appreciate it more if I leave it knowing more about the past than I did going in. Ridley Scott’s latest epic, a long-simmering sequel … Continue reading →

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Review: All of Us Strangers

Posted on April 19, 2024 by philipbrasor

I’ve only seen two of Andrew Haigh’s previous movies, but Lean on Pete and, especially, 45 Years gave me the impression he is a director who has little use for conventional sentimentality, no matter how much the material warrants it. … Continue reading →

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Review: Aftersun

Posted on May 26, 2023 by philipbrasor

Charlotte Wells’ debut feature uses nostalgia to interrogate the fraught relationship between a 31-year-old father, Calum (Paul Mescal), and his 11-year-old daughter, Sophie (Frankie Corio). The bulk of the film takes place in the late 90s during a vacation in … Continue reading →

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