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Review: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Is a Warm and Nostalgic Goodbye to a Series, Family and Grand Estate

When it premiered on PBS in early 2011, Downton Abbey took a certain subset of American audiences—ones who enjoy period pieces, glossy soap operas and all things British—by storm. Set […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • September 12, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: In a Charming Third Installment, Paddington in Peru Goes for Big Adventure Without Losing Its Heart

    He’s cute, curious and loves marmalade, and that’s all we really need to know about the bear Paddington in order to make his adventures in London so damn entertaining for […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • February 13, 2025
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Despite a Slightly Dimmer Storyline, Downton Abbey: A New Era Captures Much of the Franchise’s Charms Yet Again

    If you had told me over a decade ago that a prim and polished television drama from PBS set within the gilded walls of a great British estate during the […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • May 19, 2022
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Festive Musical Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Packs in the Holiday Cheer

    Jingle Jangle

    As the country heads into a holiday season unlike any other, it may be harder than ever to come by moments of genuine joy and delight. Thankfully, Netflix is doing […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • November 13, 2020
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: Familiar Faces—and That Familiar Charm—Return in Downton Abbey

    Downton Abbey

    Editor’s Note: minor spoilers for the “Downton Abbey” television series follow, in order to relate the new film to the narrative’s larger arc. As difficult as it is to imagine […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • September 18, 2019
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Film Review: Paddington 2 Is a Star-Studded Family Affair

    How can you not love Paddington Bear, or at the very least feel a strong sense of like for the little guy? The bear cub (again voiced by Ben Whishaw) […]

  • Steve Prokopy
  • January 11, 2018
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