![]() ![]() It takes a lot of hard work to keep a tragic and true story from feeling like a history lesson, but the combined talents of Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney, and Lawrence Wright did just that. “The Looming Tower” (Hulu, 2018) “The Looming Tower” JoJo Whilden/Hulu “Mozart” is a show about artists, artistry, and the costs and joys associated with that pursuit. ![]() But “Mozart” is also fascinating thanks to producers Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Paul Weitz, whose experiments with form and function are a treat for any film nerds. The cast was peerless, including a bravura lead performance by Gael Garcia Bernal as the maverick composer who comes in to take over a New York orchestra, Lola Kirke as the aspiring oboist who discovers new passions within her field, Bernadette Peters charming the pants off every scene she’s in, and Malcolm McDowell having a lot of fun on camera. “Mozart in the Jungle” (Amazon, 2014-2018) “Mozart in the Jungle” Sarah Shatzĭespite multiple wins at the Golden Globes, one of Amazon’s longest running series to date was always an under-the-radar entry - which remains a shame, because the light but sensitive dramedy about life in the strange and highly competitive world of classical music is one which deserves consideration. Time will tell how the impending, time-jumping Season 3 continues this project, but as it stands, it’s a lush portrait of a larger-than-life institution that manages to go beyond the normal trappings of a standard period piece. Brought to life with an impressive, immersive craft that recreates decades’ worth of history through wardrobe and location related details, the interpersonal sagas of “The Crown” draw their strength from the visual artistry surrounding them. Emanating from Claire Foy’s riveting central performance, the shifting fate of Britain localizes itself in the way Elizabeth’s successes and failures extended out on a global scale. Cutting against being the Buckingham version of “Forrest Gump,” “The Crown” still manages to highlight certain vital points in time for the entire nation’s history. There’s an impressive sense of ambition baked into this royal drama, trying to capture the full weight of regal expectations through the lens of the 20th century’s most famous monarch. “The Crown” (Netflix, 2016-present) “The Crown” Robert Viglasky / Netflix Thankfully, we’ve also curated a list of the best dramas on Hulu and the best drama shows on Amazon Prime Video.47. ![]() Netflix may be a treasure trove when it comes to content, but it doesn’t have everything. To save you some time and effort, we’ve compiled a list of the best dramas on Netflix right now. Overall, Netflix has an impressive collection of dramatic movies, making it easier for you to avoid drama while searching for something to watch. Its offerings also include stellar efforts from other studios, thanks to several well-made arrangements over the years. Netflix now has one of the strongest dramatic libraries in streaming, producing daring and thought-provoking films that not many other studios would try. Since then, the streamer has made a name for itself, boasting multiple nominees in the Best Picture category at the Academy Awards and attracting top talents like Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuarón, Jane Campion, and David Fincher. Netflix got into producing original film content with the release of 2015’s Beasts of No Nation. ![]()
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