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Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan Fail to Connect In Milquetoast Sci-Fi Romantic Drama Foe: Review
Garth Davis' limp adaptation of the Iain Reid novel is Tennessee Williams meets Black Mirror. Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan Fail to Connect In Milquetoast Sci-Fi Romantic Drama Foe: Review Clint Worthington
Jodie Comer Wows in a Ruffled Micro Mini Dress at the Olivier Awards
Jodie Comer took centre stage at the prestigious Olivier Awards on 2 April, both during the award show and on the red carpet. The 30-year-old arrived at the Royal Albert Hall in London wearing a stunning red Alexander McQueen gown as she later picked up the best actress award for her incredible performance in the one-woman play, "Prima Facie". Styled by Elizabeth Saltzman, the "Killing Eve" star oozed Hollywood glamour in the gorgeous off-the-shoulder gown. Straight from the autumn / winter '23 collection, the dress featured a mullet hem, meaning a micro mini at the front, with the fabric falling to the floor at the back. The real star of the frock was the statement, structured ruffle across the bodice which cascaded down the front. She teamed the dress with matching red, strappy heels, b...
Paul Mescal to Star in Gladiator Sequel
Paul Mescal is set to star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel. Scott, 82, is directing the film, based on a script written by David Scarpa (All the Money in the World). The plot is said to focus on Lucius, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus whom Russel Crowe’s Maximus saves in the original movie. Mescal, an Irish actor best known for his work on the Hulu series Normal People, beat out some fierce competition to win the role of Lucius. According to Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Richard Madden, and Timotée Chalamet all took meetings and/or auditioned for the role. Related Video Released in 2000, the original Gladiator grossed over $460 million at the box office and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. Advertisemen...
Nell Mescal Makes Vibrant Debut on ‘Graduating’
Nell Mescal sings with biting, coming-of-age honesty on ‘Graduating,’ her debut single. The 19-year-old Irish singer-songwriter has already gained a sizeable following in the United Kingdom for her piano-rich melodies and textured vocals. [embedded content][embedded content] “Graduating” unpacks the emotional complexity of finishing high school. “The song is about feeling like you’re supposed to be sad about something but you’re not, then feeling a little bit angry, I suppose, and trying to turn that anger into something a little less all-consuming,” Mescal said in a statement. “It’s so important to me and a little bit scary because it’s quite personal!” Mescal wrote the song within an hour, sitting on her bed in her pajamas one day. The lo-fi demo she created grew into a track lush with s...
