‘The Favourite’
Few period films are laugh-out-loud funny, but then again, The Favourite isn’t most period films. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, The Favourite follows two cousins, Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), and Abigail Masham (Emma Stone), as they compete for the attention of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman). As Abigail attempts to overtake Sarah’s position in the Court, she begin a sexual relationship with the queen, whose frail health prevents her from effectively governing the Kingdom of Great Britain. What follows is a hilarious examination of queerness, gender expectations, royalty, and power that’s sure to become an all-time Favourite for Emma Stone fans.