Peter Bart: The Tough Hollywood Lessons In Buzzy Hits ‘Adolescence’ And ‘The Studio’
The two shows represent a blast of contrast:Adolescenceis gritty and minimalist.The Studiois noisily over the top. Yet both are dominating the conversation among critics and cinephiles and are impacting viewers worldwide. Created and directed by a British actorStephen Graham, the four-part series is reminiscent of 60s-era documentary filmmaking. (L-R) Owen Cooper in ‘Adolescence’ and Seth Rogen in ‘The Studio’Everett OK, its a stretch. His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes....