With the new film Woman in Gold out this past weekend, it’s a wonder to think what factors casting agents take into account, especially when pairing a revered British actress with a (some would say) mediocre snarky comedic actor. Obviously Reynolds has lately been taking roles that require more dramatic skills than comedic ones. However, …
In film, spy work is often glossy, explosion-filled affairs where instincts and good cheekbones make for a perfect hero, a man who always makes the right decision – and even when he doesn’t, is usually let off the hook, only having to face a minor setback before saving the day yet again. The Americans has often played the antithesis of that, and takes it to a new level in ‘Safe House’, a fantastic episode where everyone’s instincts are as wrong as they can be.