Harriet actress Cynthia Erivo is set to star in and produce a film chronicling the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the 19th-century African princess "gifted" to Queen Victoria by a West African king.
Their Finestis the story of Dunkirk told through a feminist lens. Brilliant, subtle, and funny, the 2017 movie makes us think about the value of good storytelling in hard times.
Armando Iannucci'sThe Personal History of David Copperfield is a bright, energetic romp with a lot of heart and soul and a terrific diverse cast, and maybe it could change the way historical adaptations will look in the future.
Gorgeous to look at with a mostly great cast, Netflix's new version of Rebecca is entertaining enough but it doesn't match up to the original or forge any new ground.