Actress Claire Foy (1984)

An biographical comedy-drama film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021), directed by Will Sharpe and written by Simon Stephenson and Will Sharpe, follows the journey of Louis Wain after his father’s death in 1881. As the only male and eldest brother, Louis takes on the role of breadwinner for his family consisting of five sisters and his mother. Despite being offered a full-time job as an illustrator at The Illustrated London News by editor Sir William Ingram, Louis declines in pursuit of composing music and ...

Unsane (2018), an American psychological horror film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer, tells the story of Sawyer Valentini. After relocating from her home in Boston to escape a stalker, she continues to struggle with the traumatic experience, evidenced by a brief reaction during a date. Seeking support, she meets with a counselor at Highland Creek Behavioral Center, unknowingly signing a voluntary admission form for the locked psychiatric hospital. Despite her attempts to seek ...

First Man (2018) is an American biographical drama film directed by Damien Chazelle from a screenplay by Josh Singer, based on the book of the same name by James R. Hansen. It follows NASA test pilot Neil Armstrong in 1961 as he flies the X-15 rocket-powered spaceplane, which accidentally bounces off the atmosphere. Despite successfully landing in the Mojave Desert, his colleagues question his recent series of mishaps and suggest that his focus may be divided due to personal troubles. Armstrong’s daughter Karen is ...

Breathe (2017) is a biographical drama film, marking Andy Serkis’ first time directing. The screenplay was written by William Nicholson. In 1958, Robin Cavendish falls ill with polio at the age of 28 while in Kenya. Shortly after marrying his wife Diana, he becomes paralyzed from the neck down and relies on a respirator to breathe. The doctors give him just three months to live and he is flown back to Britain. Initially, Robin is despondent and refuses to see his wife or newborn son, Jonathan. He even expresses a desire to be taken off life support. Through ...

The Crown (2016–2023), a historical drama series following Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, was created and principally written by Peter Morgan and produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix. Critics have praised its acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production values, while some have noted its historical inaccuracies. The show has achieved multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series and two Golden Globes for Best Television Series – Drama. It chronicles Queen Elizabeth II’s life from the 1940s to the present day, starting with her ascension ...