Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Ewan McGregor, A Gentleman in Moscow, Mothers’ Instinct & Silver Haze

Mar 29, 2024
Ewan McGregor discusses 'A Gentleman in Moscow' miniseries, Mark reviews 'Mothers’ Instinct' & 'Silver Haze'. Topics include Bolshevik Revolution, sisterly bond shattered, nurse's obsession with revenge, cinematic events, and more.
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ANECDOTE

Actor's Slow Read Of The Novel

  • Ewan McGregor described reading Amor Towles' novel slowly because he didn't want it to end.
  • He relished preparing for Alexander Rostov after meeting writer Ben Vanstone and reading early scripts.
ADVICE

Be Pragmatic About New Tools

  • Use practical tools like AI or synthesizers when budget constraints demand creative solutions.
  • Don't reject new tech outright; assess whether it serves the film's needs.
INSIGHT

Hotel As A Living Character

  • The series confines most action to the Metropole Hotel, turning the building into a central character.
  • That constraint expands Rostov's inner world as he explores the hotel's hidden passageways and people.
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