‘La Grazia’ reunites a dependable Italian duo for a rumination on the end of a political career

I’ve noticed a fascinating pattern in Paolo Sorrentino’s films – he really loves exploring power, and especially how it affects the people who wield it. It seems Toni Servillo is his go-to guy for playing leaders! “La Grazia” is actually the third time Sorrentino has cast Servillo as a head of state. I first noticed it with “Il Divo” back in 2008, where he played Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti, and then again in the fun, over-the-top “Loro” where he tackled the role of Silvio Berlusconi. It’s become something of a signature for the director, and I’m always curious to see how he approaches these stories.

Hamnet Star Paul Mescal Reveals Blue Valentine ‘Always’ Brings Him to Tears

Released in 2010, Blue Valentine is a film written and directed by Derek Cianfrance. It stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams as Dean and Cindy Pereira, and tells their story through two timelines: the beginning of their romance and a later period of their troubled marriage. The film explores both the joy and heartbreak of their relationship.

Timothy Olyphant’s Best TV Show Is Prime Video’s ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’

Okay, let me tell you, this show really surprised me. While the younger cast is fantastic, it’s Timothy Olyphant who absolutely steals the show as Rod Reyes, the tour manager. He’s a seasoned pro, and his experience just radiates through the character. If you’re an Olyphant fan and somehow missed this one, do yourself a favor: put on the Daisy & The Six soundtrack, turn the volume all the way up, and then watch this show. You won’t regret it.