Richard E. Grant

HBO’s 'The Franchise' Can’t Save Itself From The Superhero Soup

The Franchise has potential, but like so many superhero franchise films, is too repetitive and tepid to stick the landing.

By Amy Amatangelo for HBO & Max on 10/7/2024

Himesh Patel, Isaac Powell, Lolly Adefope, Jessica Hynes, Aya Cash, and Daniel Bruhl in 'The Franchise'

HBO to Debut 'The Franchise' & Another Failed Cinematic Universe

Just in time for Warner Bros Picture's own terrible DC Universe film Joker: Folie à Deux to make a run at awards season, HBO will release The Franchise, about the pain of those stuck making such films.

By Ani Bundel for HBO & Max on 9/10/2024

220: Classics Revisited: Withnail & I

Published on: 5/21/2024

The latest episode of our Classics Revisited series looks back at the 1987 film Withnail and I, a black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann that's become something of a cult classic in the years since its release.

'Saltburn' Packs A Punch, Even If The Blow Isn't Nearly Hard Enough

Saltburn is a reminder that satirizing the aristocracy is rich material. Unfortunately, Emerald Fennell prefers to pull her punches in favor of lascivious laughs.

By Rory Doherty for Movies on 10/10/2023

The First 'Saltburn' Trailer Has Serious 'Brideshead Revisited' Vibes

The trailer for Emerald Fennell's Saltburn promises a lavish tale of class, privilege, and excess --- and a whole lot of Brideshead Revisited vibes.

By Lacy Baugher for Movies on 9/1/2023

Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick is wearing only a bathrobe on the balcony in 'Saltburn'

MGM Releases First Look at Emerald Fennell's Upcoming Film 'Saltburn'

Emerald Fennell's highly-anticipated start-studded film Saltburn confirms it will open the 2023 London Film Festival as Amazon Studios releases the first images from the film.

By Ani Bundel for Movies on 8/7/2023

The first look of the titular sprawling estate in 'Saltburn'