Benedict Cumberbatch on The Power of the Dog and How Film Rewards Repeat Viewing

One of the best films Ive seen this year is writerdirector Jane Campions The Power of the Dog. Loaded with fantastic performances (especially Benedict Cumberbatch), an amazing score by Jonny Greenwood, beautiful cinematography by Ari Wegner, and brilliantly helmed by Campion, I cant recommend this film enough especially if you like slowburn stories. If youre not familiar with The Power of the Dog, its based on the 1967 cult novel by Thomas Savage, and takes place at a Montana cattle ranch in 1925. The film follows Phil and George (Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons), two wealthy Montana ranchers whose brotherly bond is tested when George marries the widowed Rose (Kirsten Dunst). Rose and her son (Kodi SmitMcPhee) move in with the brothers, and while George and Rose are happy together, Phil begins to emotionally torment Rose, driving her to drink, and causing issues in the home. At the same time, Phil is kind and supportive of Roses son, encouraging him to ride a horse and take on the rough terrai