John Michael McDonagh

‘The Forgiven’ Looks Starkly at Cynicism and World-Weary Outrage

‘The Forgiven’ Looks Starkly at Cynicism and World-Weary Outrage

What happens in the stories within The Forgiven is predictable and yet compelling, due largely to the stark dialogue and McDonagh’s anti-romantic viewpoint.

This Isn’t Your Typical Straight-Arrow Police Officer: ‘The Guard’