‘Dumplin’ Adaptation: A Good Time Netflix Comedy
Some of the adaptations that make their way to Netflix are movies I watch the week they release. Dumplin’ is one I didn’t see immediately, but finally I sat down…
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‘Emma.’ (2020): This is the Comedy without All the Romance
Though the plan was to see this in theaters, as is true of any Austen adaptation, my plans didn’t work out. Emma. (2020) has lots of versions but this latest…
‘The Making of a Lady’: An underrated Victorian Romance
Victorian era mysteries aren’t uncommon. Unfortunately with their popularity being “across the pond,” finding them is sometimes rare. This dark, gripping drama suffers some production flaws, but it has plenty…
Faces of a Fairytale Romance: The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ One
No matter how old we get, I suspect most of us enjoy the beauty that only a fairy tale can inspire now and then. Especially for those of us who…
‘Beauty and the Beast’: The Fairytale Romance You Haven’t Seen
Re-tellings always seem to be a popular choice of filmmakers. This indie version of Beauty and the Beast might not be anything special, but it’s worth a second look if…
‘10 Things I Hate About You’: A Popular Cult Classic Romance
Turning 20 years old is a kind of milestone for anyone, but in cinema, the popular kids get an “on this day” remembrance mention, and those who enjoy the film…
‘Sense & Sensibility’ Masterpiece Review: A Perfect Adaptation
Several years ago, when BBC/ITV produced a handful of Austen adaptations, Sense and Sensibility (2008) made Austen fans excited. Although I absolutely love it after an initial run-though, each viewing since endears…
Far from the Madding Crowd – A Beautiful But Quiet Re-make of the Epic
When a costume drama made some 10 years (or better) ago gets a makeover, I tend to sit up and take notice. This is true of the Thomas Hardy classic,…
‘Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears’ Movie: The Best Adventure of the Year!
One of the greatest period drama fandoms just happens to be for this delightful sleuth character, Miss Phryne Fisher. The all-new feature length movie, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of…
