After six seasons, fifty-two episodes and two feature films, The Grand Finale brings the glamourous Crawley saga to a satisfying close. Debuting on ITV in 2010, Downton Abbey was a global phenomenon, loved for its complex characters and beautiful surroundings. Fifteen years later, The Grand Finale is a kind of celebration of the stories that came before. It’s 1930, and modernity is forcing Lord Grantham
A critical and ratings success during its six-season run, period drama Downtown Abbey captivated viewers, boosted public television ratings and garnered critical acclaim. After four years away, fans can catch up with the Crawley family and their servants in Downtown Abby: The Motion Picture. As the film opens, the Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) receives a letter from Buckingham Palace, announcing that the King and
Director Sergio Leone, best known for spaghetti westerns like The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars, turned down the chance to direct The Godfather to work on his own mobster epic, Once Upon a Time in America. Ultimately, it took ten years and six script writers from Italy and the U.S.to get the film made. When Once Upon a Time
After the shocking events of the third season finale—in which heir Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) was killed off in a bloody car accident—one wouldn’t blame viewers for hoping for a sunnier fourth season. However, in the wake of major changes both upstairs and downstairs, and a time when large estates like Downton were struggling to stay afloat as the 1920’s roar on, sunnier times were
Now one of the most widely watched television series in the world, Downton Abbey has become a phenomenon. A kind of Upstairs/Downstairs for the 21st century, writer/creator Julian Fellows paints a vivid picture of the aristocratic Crawley family in early 20th century England, their beloved estate and the people who work for them. The Crawley’s and their servants weather romantic intrigues, social changes and personal
Warner Bros. | 1984 | 229 mins. | R Director Sergio Leone, best known for spaghetti westerns like The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars, turned down the chance to direct The Godfather to work on his own mobster epic, Once Upon a Time in America. Ultimately, it took ten years and six script writers from Italy and the U.S.to