Mark Mylod
Succession director reveals crucial Roman line was edited out of final episode

Succession director reveals crucial Roman line was edited out of final episode

This would have brought the youngest Roy sibling back, full circle. “It’s just nothing,” Roman Roy proclaims in the Succession finale, as he sits cross-legged on a conference room table. “It’s nothing. It’s f**king nothing.” For a set of siblings as self-obsessed and naïve as the Roys, the observation from the youngest of the brood […]

3 years ago

Succession’s bold decision makes for one of the greatest TV episodes

Succession’s bold decision makes for one of the greatest TV episodes

“Well, I’m just dealing in facts here.” Major spoilers ahead for Succession – Season 4, Episode 3. When the end came, it was as grim, shitty and gut-wrenching as so many ends are. No bawling prophecies, no tear-filled redemptions or howls at the moon. Just chest pains in an airplane toilet and a phone placed […]

3 years ago

The Menu works because it makes fun of absolutely everyone

The Menu works because it makes fun of absolutely everyone

The insanely dark new comedy from the writer and director of Succession arrives in Irish cinemas this week. The plot of The Menu revolves around a very select group of guests being invited to a tiny island-based restaurant run by a reclusive and intense chef (played to perfection by Ralph Fiennes). Amongst the diners are […]

3 years ago

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