Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The History of Sound’ on Mubi, a Disappointingly Snoozy Gay Romance Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor

T he History of Sound (now streaming on MUBI) unites two burgeoning stars (and sex symbols) in Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal, ...
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‘The History of Sound’ Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Star in a Gay Period Romance That’s Like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ on Sedatives

“The History of Sound” is a gay love story in which no one ever comes out and says what’s on their minds. We get why. The film is set in the early 20th century, and its two lead characters start off ...
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'The History of Sound' review: Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor will make your heart sing

Oliver Harmanus's The History of Sound is visually, audibly, and emotionally exquisite. Soon, the friendship blossoms into a romance, but the relationship is cut short when David is drafted to fight ...
Bay Area Reporter

‘The History of Sound’ – Despite the music, this forbidden love tale’s a bit bland

What if your greatest love was your first one and any chance of happiness disappeared when it ended? That’s the haunting idea behind the new gay film romance, “The History of Sound.” Seemingly a love ...
The Michigan Daily

‘The History of Sound’ whispers when it needs to scream

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Official image from ‘The History of Sound’ courtesy of Universal Pictures. As the lights turned ...
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Owen: In 'The History of Sound,' the search for beautiful music makes for great cinema

Until I finished watching Oliver Hermanus’ “The History of Sound,” I had trouble placing my ambivalence about Paul Mescal as a marquee actor. I’ve heard people rave about him in “Aftersun” and ...

Ben Shattuck’s hip and ironic ‘The History of Sound’ a perfect pick for Mark Twain award

The short story collection doesn’t just touch on cultural themes Twain would have appreciated, it deals in the sort of ...