Actor Matthew Goode (1978)

Originally announced as a television miniseries, The House (2022) became an anthology film, telling different stories about the same house set in different worlds and characters. The story tells three stories about madness, wealth, and the pursuit of true happiness. It is a three-part anthology film produced by Nexus Studios in London for Netflix. I – And heard within, a lie is spun Mabel, a young girl, resides with her father Raymond, mother Penny, and new sister Isobel in a state of relative poverty. Following a visit from their wealthy and patronizing relatives, Raymond stumbles into the forest inebriated ...

The King’s Man (2021), a spy action film directed by Matthew Vaughn, is the third installment in the British Kingsman franchise. Based on the comic book The Secret Service, it serves as a prequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Set in 1902 during the Second Boer War, British aristocrat Orlando, Duke of Oxford, and his family visit a refugee camp in South Africa while working for the British Red Cross. Tragically, Orlando’s wife Emily is fatally wounded in a sniper attack on the camp and makes her husband promise to keep their son away from ...

Downton Abbey (2019) is a historical drama film written by Julian Fellowes, the series creator and writer of its TV counterpart, and directed by Michael Engler. Produced by Carnival Films and Perfect World Pictures, the movie picks up where the series left off, bringing back much of the original cast. Set in 1927, the Crawleys are thrilled to learn that King George V and Queen Mary plan to visit Downton as part of their royal tour of Yorkshire. Amidst preparations by the servants, Lady Mary feels Barrow, the house butler, is ill-prepared for such an important event and ...

The British crime film, known as The Hatton Garden Job (2017), is based on the real-life events of April 2015. During this time, four experienced thieves carried out a burglary at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company, located underground in central London. Portrayed by Larry Lamb, 76-year-old Brian Reader takes on the role of Guvnor and leads the operation with his fellow ‘codgers’ Danny Jones, Terry Perkins, and Kenny Collins. Previously convicted in 1975 for routine theft, Reader had also been involved in the infamous Brink’s-Mat robbery of 1983. Using an industrial power drill, the burglars gain entry to the secure premises over a bank holiday ...

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 ...

Allied (2016) is a romantic war drama thriller film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Steven Knight. Set in 1942 during World War II, the plot centers on Wing Commander Max Vatan, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot with intelligence duties. His assignment takes him to Casablanca in Morocco, where he is tasked with assassinating a German ambassador. To aid him in his mission, he is joined by Marianne Beauséjour, a courageous French Resistance fighter who fled France after her group was compromised and killed. Pretending to be a married couple, Max and Marianne begin ...

Self/less (2015) is an American science fiction action thriller film directed by Tarsem Singh, produced by Ram Bergman and James D. Stern and written by Alex and David Pastor. The movie follows the story of billionaire New Yorker Damian Hale, who is faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis. In search of a cure, he stumbles upon Professor Albright, who introduces him to a medical procedure known as ‘shedding’. This ...

The film The Imitation Game (2014), directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore, is based on the biography Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. In 1951, two policemen named Nock and Staehl investigate mathematician Alan Turing after a possible break-in at his home. During his interrogation with Nock, Turing recounts his time at Bletchley Park during World War II. In 1928, the young Turing struggles with being bullied at boarding school but finds solace in his friendship with Christopher Morcom, who ...

Downton Abbey (2010–2015), a British period drama set in the early 20th century, was created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It premiered on ITV in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2010 and on PBS in the United States as part of its Masterpiece Classic series on January 9, 2011. The series consisted of six seasons and fifty-two episodes, including five holiday specials. Set on the fictional Yorkshire estate of Downton Abbey from 1912 to 1926, it follows the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff during the post-Edwardian era. The show explores how major historical events shape their lives and ...

Leap Year (2010) is a romantic comedy that follows the journey of Boston real estate stager, Anna Brady. Frustrated by her boyfriend’s lack of a proposal after four years together, she decides to take matters into her own hands and travel to Dublin, where he’s attending a cardiology conference. However, due to bad weather, her plane is diverted to Cardiff and she must find another way to get to Ireland. She ends up in Dingle, a small seaside village, where she meets Declan O’Callaghan, the owner of the local pub. In need of money due to the threat of foreclosure on his pub, Declan agrees to drive her to Dublin for €500. During their journey, Anna ...

The American superhero film Watchmen (2009) is based on the series of the same name created by Dave Gibbons and published by DC Comics from 1986 to 1987. Set in 1985, it follows a man living in a Manhattan apartment as he watches news about escalating Cold War tensions and the response from President Richard Nixon when an unknown assailant attacks him and throws him to the street below. As the opening credits roll, a montage explores the history of costumed crime-fighters from 1939 to 1977, leading up to public backlash and the enactment of an anti-vigilante act. One vigilante detective, Rorschach, who operates outside ...

The American crime film, The Lookout (2007), marks the directorial debut of Scott Frank. While driving with his lights off at night, high school sports star Chris Pratt crashes into a stalled combine on the road. Tragically, two of his passengers do not survive while he and his girlfriend Kelly are able to live through the accident. However, Chris is left with lasting mental impairments, including anterograde amnesia and anger management issues. In an effort to cope with these challenges, Chris attends classes to learn new skills and keeps a small notebook as a tool for remembering daily tasks. Despite having only ...

Match Point (2005), a psychological thriller by Woody Allen, follows the story of recently retired Irish tennis pro Chris Wilton. He lands a job as an instructor at a prestigious London club and befriends wealthy student Tom Hewett. Meanwhile, Tom’s sister Chloe becomes infatuated with Chris and they start dating. At a family gathering, Chris meets Tom’s fiancée Nola Rice from America and they are immediately drawn to each other. With Chloe’s help, Chris secures a job in one of her father Alec’s companies and is welcomed into the family circle. However, during an argument over Nola’s career ...